I need a little insight on a red ale I'm playing around with. I need comments on my grain bill.
6 lbs Pilz/Light LME
1 lb Pilz/Light DME
1 lb Crystal 20L
8 oz Melandolin
8 oz CaraRed
4 oz Roasted Barley
The part I need help with are the 3 I bolded. I basically need 2 lbs of 20L steeping grains to achieve the color I want (14 SRM). Not sure how to allocate the 2 lbs though.
Crystal adds caramel and sweet flavors. Melandolin adds maltiness. The CaraRed imparts head retention and body.
How should I allocate these 2 lbs? Should I move away from the CaraRed since it doesn't add much flavor? Should I lean more towards caramel or malty? Should I remove the CaraRed all together?
Here are some alternatives I've been thinking:
6 lbs Pilz/Light LME
1 lb Pilz/Light DME
12 oz Crystal 20L
12 oz Melandolin
8 oz CaraRed
4 oz Roasted Barley
6 lbs Pilz/Light LME
1 lb Pilz/Light DME
1 lb Crystal 20L
1 lb Melandolin
4 oz Roasted Barley
6 lbs Pilz/Light LME
1 lb Pilz/Light DME
8 oz Crystal 20L
1 lb Melandolin
8 oz CaraRed
4 oz Roasted Barley
6 lbs Pilz/Light LME
1 lb Pilz/Light DME
1 lb Crystal 20L
8 oz Melandolin
8 oz CaraRed
4 oz Roasted Barley
The part I need help with are the 3 I bolded. I basically need 2 lbs of 20L steeping grains to achieve the color I want (14 SRM). Not sure how to allocate the 2 lbs though.
Crystal adds caramel and sweet flavors. Melandolin adds maltiness. The CaraRed imparts head retention and body.
How should I allocate these 2 lbs? Should I move away from the CaraRed since it doesn't add much flavor? Should I lean more towards caramel or malty? Should I remove the CaraRed all together?
Here are some alternatives I've been thinking:
6 lbs Pilz/Light LME
1 lb Pilz/Light DME
12 oz Crystal 20L
12 oz Melandolin
8 oz CaraRed
4 oz Roasted Barley
6 lbs Pilz/Light LME
1 lb Pilz/Light DME
1 lb Crystal 20L
1 lb Melandolin
4 oz Roasted Barley
6 lbs Pilz/Light LME
1 lb Pilz/Light DME
8 oz Crystal 20L
1 lb Melandolin
8 oz CaraRed
4 oz Roasted Barley