I was getting a recipe together and had a few questions about the ingredients.
Firstly: I'm sure the quality of the ingredients matter as far as the quality of the final product, but would there really be a noticeable difference? The recipe calls for chocolate and coffee, so would the grade on either of these ingredients really show up in the beer?
Secondly: I was going to soak some oak chips in maple syrup and was wondering how much oak chips I should be using for a 5g batch. Obviously, the longer I let the chips soak, the more they will absorb, but how much chips should I add to get just enough flavor without it stealing the show?
Finally: Any tips or advice as far as for this particular type/style would be greatly appreciated.
Hopefully, you guys will be able to provide me with the information I need. Thanks ahead of time.
Firstly: I'm sure the quality of the ingredients matter as far as the quality of the final product, but would there really be a noticeable difference? The recipe calls for chocolate and coffee, so would the grade on either of these ingredients really show up in the beer?
Secondly: I was going to soak some oak chips in maple syrup and was wondering how much oak chips I should be using for a 5g batch. Obviously, the longer I let the chips soak, the more they will absorb, but how much chips should I add to get just enough flavor without it stealing the show?
Finally: Any tips or advice as far as for this particular type/style would be greatly appreciated.
Hopefully, you guys will be able to provide me with the information I need. Thanks ahead of time.