Predictions on experimental batch

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heywolfie1015

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I'm getting ready to brew an experimental batch using Golden Naked Oats for the first time (recipe below), and I can't visualize how this will taste. The goal was to make it as nutty as possible while keeping the color as light as possible. (See my original idea thread here.)

Style-wise, it seems close to an ESB, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't taste like your average bitter. I plan to brew this next weekend and taste test a few weeks later.

What's your prediction? Tasty? Meh? Disaster? :)

Recipe

Batch size: 5.5 gallons
Estimated OG: 1.052
Estimated FG: 1.015
IBU: ~23
SRM: 9

Grain

6 lbs. 0 oz. Maris Otter
1 lbs. 8 oz. Vienna
1 lbs. 8 oz. Golden Naked Oats
1 lbs. 0 oz. Victory
0 lbs. 4 oz. Biscuit

Mash

Single infusion at 152F for 60 min

Hops

1.2 oz. E Kent Golding [5.9%] (60 min)
0.6 oz. Willamette (10 min)
0.6 oz. Liberty (0 min)

Yeast

Wyeast 1968 or WLP002
 
That sounds really good to me. I've got some golden oats I haven't used yet and am anxious to try and I really like MO and biscuit. I'm thinking it will be tasty, malty, and smooth. Keep us posted!
 
super malty and "bready" - not sure about nutty. Nowhere bitter enough for an ESB especially with that grain bill. Should be good though - as long as you like malty beers.
 
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