Hey im new to all this and was looking for some advice on if my recipe sounds reasonable, and or what ways i can tweak it to produce something i can at least drink if im way off mark.
Im hoping to make what Id like to think would be a abv Brown Ale. Im only making a 5 gallon batch for the first go. Using a mix of 4lb Carastan malt, 4 lb golden promise, 1 lb chocolate, and 1 lb dingemans special b for my mash using about 3.25 gal of water.
Then continuosly hopping after the hot break for 90 min with a blend of northern brewer hops, us goldings , and brewers gold. With irish moss, candi sugar, and sugar additions.
Debating whether to use wyeast 1272 slap pack and make a starter or safale us 05 dry yeast. What are the pros and cons with each?
Also considering transferring into 2ndary with fruits or spices?
im not sure what to look for when i take my gravity readings other than what they are.
*ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED!!!***
Im hoping to make what Id like to think would be a abv Brown Ale. Im only making a 5 gallon batch for the first go. Using a mix of 4lb Carastan malt, 4 lb golden promise, 1 lb chocolate, and 1 lb dingemans special b for my mash using about 3.25 gal of water.
Then continuosly hopping after the hot break for 90 min with a blend of northern brewer hops, us goldings , and brewers gold. With irish moss, candi sugar, and sugar additions.
Debating whether to use wyeast 1272 slap pack and make a starter or safale us 05 dry yeast. What are the pros and cons with each?
Also considering transferring into 2ndary with fruits or spices?
im not sure what to look for when i take my gravity readings other than what they are.
*ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED!!!***