ChasidicCalvinist
Well-Known Member
I have now brewed 2 partial extracts using tapioca syrup and brown rice syrup.
Here is what I have concluded:
If you are not using sorghum extract then use a LOT more grains then I did. Both were 5 gallon batches and had 1.5-2lbs of grain. Their flavors came through, but faintly. I think Igliashon before has said 1lb of grain per gallon and that seems good.
Candi syrups provide great flavors and color, but they don't make up for barley. Adjunct flavors are a must.
Some sorghum, I think, isn't a bad thing. Even in non-IPA or fruit geared beers. Maybe always 1lb no matter what to add some depth and complexity of flavor.
Here is what I have concluded:
If you are not using sorghum extract then use a LOT more grains then I did. Both were 5 gallon batches and had 1.5-2lbs of grain. Their flavors came through, but faintly. I think Igliashon before has said 1lb of grain per gallon and that seems good.
Candi syrups provide great flavors and color, but they don't make up for barley. Adjunct flavors are a must.
Some sorghum, I think, isn't a bad thing. Even in non-IPA or fruit geared beers. Maybe always 1lb no matter what to add some depth and complexity of flavor.