Looking for some thoughts guys! I'm looking to get a big ole' sweet chocolatey tasting imperial stout going for late winter.
Size: 5.5gal
OG: 1.112
FG: 1.030
14lbs - Maris Otter
3lbs - Pale LME
1lb - Chocolate Malt
1lb - Caramel 120
.5lb - Caramel 80
.5lb - Biscuit Malt
.5lb - Roasted Barley
.25lb - Debittered Black Malt
1oz - Galaxy - 60mins
1oz - Magnum - 60mins
1oz - Cascade - Dry
4oz - Cocoa Nibs - Secondary
2 Vanilla Beans - Secondary
2 packets of Wyeast 1084 - Irish Ale, with a starter.
Mostly questioning my grain bill. I don't want too much astringency obviously. Also wondering if cocoa powder in the boil will add anything?
Size: 5.5gal
OG: 1.112
FG: 1.030
14lbs - Maris Otter
3lbs - Pale LME
1lb - Chocolate Malt
1lb - Caramel 120
.5lb - Caramel 80
.5lb - Biscuit Malt
.5lb - Roasted Barley
.25lb - Debittered Black Malt
1oz - Galaxy - 60mins
1oz - Magnum - 60mins
1oz - Cascade - Dry
4oz - Cocoa Nibs - Secondary
2 Vanilla Beans - Secondary
2 packets of Wyeast 1084 - Irish Ale, with a starter.
Mostly questioning my grain bill. I don't want too much astringency obviously. Also wondering if cocoa powder in the boil will add anything?