All-Grain - Tell Me, How My A.S.S. Taste? (American Smoked Stout)

**the_bird** · 10-15-2008, 09:15 PM

Recipe Type: All Grain
Yeast: Safale S-05
Batch Size (Gallons): 6.00
Original Gravity: 1.066
Final Gravity: not measured
IBU: 53.7
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Color: 33.4
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 21 days @ 68°
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): cold-conditioned in the keg for ~1 month
Tasting Notes: Very smooth; well-balanced between roast and smoke characteristics.

GRAIN:
8.00# Marris Otter
5.00# Rauchmalt
0.75# Crystal 60L
0.75# Crystal 40L
0.75# Chocolate malt
0.50# Roasted barley

HOPS:
2.50 ounces Northern Brewer (8.0% AA), 60 minutes

MASH:
Single infusion; 60 minutes @ 154°

Recipe is based on 71% efficiency.

Recipe took a few weeks to mellow out in the keg post-fermentation. A little harsh/aggressive at first (hops and roast). 6-8 weeks in, developed a smooth, chewy, smokey, roasty, balanced character that was very well received even by several who are *not* necessarily fans of smoked beers.

EDIT: I should say, this is definately a *smoked* beer. I find it quite balanced for my tastes (and it was well-received), but someone seeking a beer that's more stout-first, smoked-second could easily sub out a pound, pound and a half of the rauchmalt for more base malt.

Zymurgrafi · 10-20-2008, 05:48 PM

I though your ASS tasted pretty good Bird.

oh, wait, I was not supposed to share that was I?

**Jester369** · 10-20-2008, 05:50 PM

Yep, that was tasty ass

**Yooper** · 10-20-2008, 05:59 PM

I so want some of bird's A.S.S. I want it real bad.

I heard it was great A.S.S.

Thanks for sharing the recipe- I am putting this on my list to brew.

**Brooklyn-Brewtality** · 10-20-2008, 06:01 PM

this looks like some tasty ass. i'll have to make some myself.

Glibbidy · 10-20-2008, 06:19 PM

I enjoyed it, and I'm not a real big fan of smoked beers.

huntsman · 02-23-2010, 10:38 PM

Would adding 5-6 jalapenos to the primary ruin this beer or would the spice, in your opinion, liven it upa bit?

ArcaneXor · 02-23-2010, 10:39 PM

I'd tap that A.S.S.

fineexampl · 04-11-2010, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huntsman

Would adding 5-6 jalapenos to the primary ruin this beer or would the spice, in your opinion, liven it upa bit?

I wouldn't do primary. Roast, skin and dice some jalapenos would be much nicer. Roast em over charcoal and it'll be ever better. Hell, dry-hop that thing with dried chipotle!

Mmmmmmm smoke..

throwbookatface · 05-12-2010, 09:10 PM

This sounds incredible - big rauschbeer fan. I'm only starting a couple of brews right now (newbie) but I think this might be number 3 on my list after some help from my LHBS.