This will be my second all grain batch and my 6th brew overall. I've mainly used the Oatmeal Stout recipe in Brewing Classic styles with some adjustments. I rounded out the numbers for the malt bill for ease of use and substituted Fuggles for EKG due to their lower AA % to compensate for the added bitterness from the cocoa powder. I also added cocoa powder for that extra chocolaty aroma and taste. I also will be using WLP004 Irish Ale Yeast, since it's what I have. As mentioned in BCS, I'll be toasting the oats at 300F until slightly browned to give them added flavor.
Is 4 oz of cocoa enough or too much for a 3.5 gallon batch? I came at this number from reading other recipes. But mostly just a shot in the dark.
Anyway, this is my first crack at coming up with a recipe, but don't take it easy on me. Critique away!
Brew Type: All Grain
Style: Oatmeal Stout
Batch Size: 3.50 gal
Boil Volume: 4.66 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.0 %
Estimated SG: 1.058
Estimated FG: 1.016
Amount Item Type
6.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) UK (3.0 SRM)
0.65 lb Oats, Flaked (1.0 SRM)
0.50 lb Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM)
0.50 lb Victory Malt (25.0 SRM)
0.33 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L (80.0 SRM)
0.33 lb Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM)
Mash at 154 for 90 minutes.
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50%] (60 min)
4.00 oz Cocoa Powder (Boil 0.0 min)
Ferment with WLP004 (1L starter) @ 65F
Is 4 oz of cocoa enough or too much for a 3.5 gallon batch? I came at this number from reading other recipes. But mostly just a shot in the dark.
Anyway, this is my first crack at coming up with a recipe, but don't take it easy on me. Critique away!
Brew Type: All Grain
Style: Oatmeal Stout
Batch Size: 3.50 gal
Boil Volume: 4.66 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.0 %
Estimated SG: 1.058
Estimated FG: 1.016
Amount Item Type
6.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) UK (3.0 SRM)
0.65 lb Oats, Flaked (1.0 SRM)
0.50 lb Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM)
0.50 lb Victory Malt (25.0 SRM)
0.33 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L (80.0 SRM)
0.33 lb Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM)
Mash at 154 for 90 minutes.
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50%] (60 min)
4.00 oz Cocoa Powder (Boil 0.0 min)
Ferment with WLP004 (1L starter) @ 65F