Special B in a Pumpkin Ale?

Cubslover · Aug 10, 2011

Planning my Pumpkin ale for this fall.

Typical bill...
6lb 2-row
2lb Munich
1lb Victory
1lb Dark Brown Sugar
1lb Wheat
.75lb Special B
.5lb C80

Pumpkin + Pie Spice

Perle and Spalt (saaz maybe) as the hops.

Do you think the Special B will fit in here?

scadieux · Aug 10, 2011

I think it fits. Fruity notes and toasted flavor that will remind pie crust

Chief462 · Aug 10, 2011

Can you explain what Special B is?

JonM · Aug 10, 2011

Special B is a really highly caramelized grain. There's Caramel 20, 40, etc - I've always heard Special B is the next one in the scale past Caramel 120.

wyzazz · Aug 10, 2011

Chief462 said:
Can you explain what Special B is?

As stated above it's almost like a really dark Crystal Malt. In the extreme, think of Arrogant Bastard. This is speculation but it's said that Arrogant Bastard is 2-row and Special-B, with Chinook for the hops.

Misplaced_Canuck · Aug 10, 2011

I've used Special-B quite a bit. It has a rainsin/plum (and almost licorice like) flavor. I use no more than 8 oz for TEN gallons to add a moderate amount of flavor.

M_C

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