brendonrichey
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Hello All,
I have "helped" friends brew beer usually during the mashing phase. I also have read a couple articles on how to begin brewing. But finally, I have chosen to begin brewing. For my first batch I bought a kit from the Brooklyn brew shop. I also bought a hydrometer and other essentials that they didn't include. The selected style of beer that came with the kit is chocolate maple porter, but I was wondering could I sub the maple for honey? Could I add vanilla, toasted french oak chips, and bourbon? If so, what would be some suggestions as to the appropriate time and appropriate amounts? This guy seems to have the bourbon down:http://www.brew365.com/beer_dennys_bourbon_vanilla_porter.php. But what about the oak chips, vanilla, and honey? I have a one gallon setup for anyone not familiar with the BBS kits.
I have "helped" friends brew beer usually during the mashing phase. I also have read a couple articles on how to begin brewing. But finally, I have chosen to begin brewing. For my first batch I bought a kit from the Brooklyn brew shop. I also bought a hydrometer and other essentials that they didn't include. The selected style of beer that came with the kit is chocolate maple porter, but I was wondering could I sub the maple for honey? Could I add vanilla, toasted french oak chips, and bourbon? If so, what would be some suggestions as to the appropriate time and appropriate amounts? This guy seems to have the bourbon down:http://www.brew365.com/beer_dennys_bourbon_vanilla_porter.php. But what about the oak chips, vanilla, and honey? I have a one gallon setup for anyone not familiar with the BBS kits.