trbig
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I picked up a LME of Coopers Stout, along with some chocolate malt that I had cracked (1 lb). I absolutely LOVE Youngs Double Chocolate Stout, so was hoping to get something in the ballpark to that. It was suggested to steep a 1/2 lb of the chocolate malt for 20 minutes. Anyone with any experience in this? My plan is to add an additional 3 lbs of amber DME or 2 lbs of it and 1 lb corn sugar. I like the alcohol bumped up a bit and this amount with other brews has yeilded the results I liked.
So... should I stick with the 1/2 lb of the malt as suggested, use the full pound, or something other? I've only made beer from LME and never steeped any grains or even hops before, so I don't have a clue on this. Although I like a good dark beer, there comes a point, like Gueness Double Stout, that it becomes less like drinking a beer and nearly having to chew it.
So... should I stick with the 1/2 lb of the malt as suggested, use the full pound, or something other? I've only made beer from LME and never steeped any grains or even hops before, so I don't have a clue on this. Although I like a good dark beer, there comes a point, like Gueness Double Stout, that it becomes less like drinking a beer and nearly having to chew it.