pernox
Well-Known Member
Hello, knowledgeable HBT brewers!
I'm looking to brew a beer now that I can set aside until the holiday season - something big and with complex flavors that will benefit from sitting bottled in the basement for six months.
I'd like to primarily stick with the ingredients that I have on hand, but wouldn't be adverse to hitting up the LHBS or my favorite online vendor for an ounce or two of must-have hops or a couple pounds of malt that will really kick it up a notch. I'd prefer a dark red, "glowing" brown color.
I'd like to include some spice additions, I was thinking cinnamon, clove, ginger, allspice... From reading the forum quite a bit on these subjects, I see that cinnamon is best used in secondary, and clove should be used in moderation. (say one or two cloves per five gallon batch?)
Here's what I have in my supply..
Pale Ale malt
Maris Otter
Munich Malt
Chocolate Malt
Roasted Barley
Crystal 60
A little Crystal 120
Chinook, Cascade, Centennial, and German Tettnanger for hops.
Any recommendations would be very much appreciated!
I'm looking to brew a beer now that I can set aside until the holiday season - something big and with complex flavors that will benefit from sitting bottled in the basement for six months.
I'd like to primarily stick with the ingredients that I have on hand, but wouldn't be adverse to hitting up the LHBS or my favorite online vendor for an ounce or two of must-have hops or a couple pounds of malt that will really kick it up a notch. I'd prefer a dark red, "glowing" brown color.
I'd like to include some spice additions, I was thinking cinnamon, clove, ginger, allspice... From reading the forum quite a bit on these subjects, I see that cinnamon is best used in secondary, and clove should be used in moderation. (say one or two cloves per five gallon batch?)
Here's what I have in my supply..
Pale Ale malt
Maris Otter
Munich Malt
Chocolate Malt
Roasted Barley
Crystal 60
A little Crystal 120
Chinook, Cascade, Centennial, and German Tettnanger for hops.
Any recommendations would be very much appreciated!