So, I want to make a Yule (AKA Christmas) Ale, but I need some help with the spices. Here's what I have so far:
Batch Size: 2.0 gal
Grains & Stuff:
0.400 lbs Brown Sugar
0.832 lbs Crystal 80L
0.350 lbs Cara-pils (dextrin)
3.42 lbs Pale 2-row malt
Hops: Chinook @ 60 min and 15 min to make 15-20 IBUs
Yeast: Wyeast Kolsch
Expected Color: 46.7 SRM (black as soot)
Expected Gravity: 1.060
First, does that look acceptable for a Yule Ale? Second, I need a little advice with the spices. I know I want cinnamon and clove. I think nutmeg or allspice might be nice, but I can't remember how they smell or taste. Do you think some fresh orange peel would be ok? And most importantly, how much of each of these spices should go in? I've seen some wide variation in the amounts of these spices in the recipes section, so I am not sure what is "normal" and what is overboard. Would someone help me choose the spices to put in and the quantity? Thanks a bunch!
Batch Size: 2.0 gal
Grains & Stuff:
0.400 lbs Brown Sugar
0.832 lbs Crystal 80L
0.350 lbs Cara-pils (dextrin)
3.42 lbs Pale 2-row malt
Hops: Chinook @ 60 min and 15 min to make 15-20 IBUs
Yeast: Wyeast Kolsch
Expected Color: 46.7 SRM (black as soot)
Expected Gravity: 1.060
First, does that look acceptable for a Yule Ale? Second, I need a little advice with the spices. I know I want cinnamon and clove. I think nutmeg or allspice might be nice, but I can't remember how they smell or taste. Do you think some fresh orange peel would be ok? And most importantly, how much of each of these spices should go in? I've seen some wide variation in the amounts of these spices in the recipes section, so I am not sure what is "normal" and what is overboard. Would someone help me choose the spices to put in and the quantity? Thanks a bunch!