aardvark
Well-Known Member
I picked up a kit at the LHBS and modified it. I'm brewing as I type this.
The recipe:
6lbs Dark LME
1lb Dark DME
1/4 lb Roasted Barley
1/2 lb 120L Crystal
3/4 lb Rolled Oats
1 Tbsp Unsweatened Cocoa Powder
8oz Dried Cherries
2oz Northern Brewer-added at beginning of 1 hour boil
1oz Sterling-added with 5 min left in boil.
Nottingham Yeast
I'm shooting for a 4 gallon batch and a OG of about 1.070 with the idea of it being a strong, maybe not quite imperial strength stout that I can give as a present for the holidays.
I'm debating whether to add the cherries in primary or secondary. I prefer that taste of them as is, rather than the cooked flavor, so I don't want to add them to the boil.
I'm also thinking about adding some vanilla, but I think I'll wait until it has finished fermenting to decide.
The recipe:
6lbs Dark LME
1lb Dark DME
1/4 lb Roasted Barley
1/2 lb 120L Crystal
3/4 lb Rolled Oats
1 Tbsp Unsweatened Cocoa Powder
8oz Dried Cherries
2oz Northern Brewer-added at beginning of 1 hour boil
1oz Sterling-added with 5 min left in boil.
Nottingham Yeast
I'm shooting for a 4 gallon batch and a OG of about 1.070 with the idea of it being a strong, maybe not quite imperial strength stout that I can give as a present for the holidays.
I'm debating whether to add the cherries in primary or secondary. I prefer that taste of them as is, rather than the cooked flavor, so I don't want to add them to the boil.
I'm also thinking about adding some vanilla, but I think I'll wait until it has finished fermenting to decide.