This is really just a SMaSH question that I'm putting under a snappy(?) heading to get some posts from you experienced brewers.
I am 25 gallons and 5 batches into my hobby, I've liked em all and have done a decent variety (2 AG sessions (mild+bitter), 1 LHBS APA, 1 AHS Oatmeal Stout, 1 AHS IPA) and want to get into 1 gallon smashes to start really getting a handle on flavors and proportions.
The idea here is that I want to do 2# single malt and 1oz hops (I like hoppy-ness) for each 1 gallon batch.
The advice I'm seeking is two fold:
1) is 2# malt + 1 oz hops a good general ratio for all SMaSH combos
2) what suggestions do you guys have for some good, quintessential SMaSHes? I'm thinking about MO+fuggles/ekg, and would like to get into West Coast styles as well. And I am planning on using either pre-harvested WP001, a WYeast American Ale yeast or any dry yeast at the LHBS.
Post any combos and/or grain# modifications.
BTW thanks in advance, this forum has been crucial for my development as a brewer!
I am 25 gallons and 5 batches into my hobby, I've liked em all and have done a decent variety (2 AG sessions (mild+bitter), 1 LHBS APA, 1 AHS Oatmeal Stout, 1 AHS IPA) and want to get into 1 gallon smashes to start really getting a handle on flavors and proportions.
The idea here is that I want to do 2# single malt and 1oz hops (I like hoppy-ness) for each 1 gallon batch.
The advice I'm seeking is two fold:
1) is 2# malt + 1 oz hops a good general ratio for all SMaSH combos
2) what suggestions do you guys have for some good, quintessential SMaSHes? I'm thinking about MO+fuggles/ekg, and would like to get into West Coast styles as well. And I am planning on using either pre-harvested WP001, a WYeast American Ale yeast or any dry yeast at the LHBS.
Post any combos and/or grain# modifications.
BTW thanks in advance, this forum has been crucial for my development as a brewer!