mancavebrew
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Maybe someone can help me with an idea I have. I'm looking to make a higher gravity to drink for around end of December this year. I think the Double Dog Double Pale Ale is pretty good and could not find a clone for extract brewing anywhere.
I found this though:
http://beerutopia.com/2009/01/05/a-geek-tasting-double-dog-double-pale-ale/
I understand two main components of higher gravity is fermentable sugars and more (or higher tolerant) yeast.
So, in theory could I buy a typical american pale ale kit for 5 gallon batch and replace the yeast with a higher tolerance variety? Also, could I add perhaps 1-2lbs of honey (or perhaps another 3lb bag of LME) to create more fermentable sugars?
I haven't ventured too far from sticking with the box recipes so any help is appreciated.
I found this though:
http://beerutopia.com/2009/01/05/a-geek-tasting-double-dog-double-pale-ale/
ABV:
11.5%
Plato:
24
IBUs:
85
Specialty Malts:
Light Crystal Malt
Hops:
Columbus, Worrior, Cascade
Process:
Double recipe of Pale Ale dry hopped with an insane amount of Cascade and Columbus hops.
I understand two main components of higher gravity is fermentable sugars and more (or higher tolerant) yeast.
So, in theory could I buy a typical american pale ale kit for 5 gallon batch and replace the yeast with a higher tolerance variety? Also, could I add perhaps 1-2lbs of honey (or perhaps another 3lb bag of LME) to create more fermentable sugars?
I haven't ventured too far from sticking with the box recipes so any help is appreciated.