celtic_man81
Well-Known Member
This is the first time I've done a Scotch ale, and I just want a few pointers. I do have some alternative ingredients because the supplier I have right now is somewhat unreliable. So, this is what I have:
Base Grain:
4 lb. Belgian CaraMunich
(Alternate) Dark Munich
Specialty Grain:
2 oz. Roasted barley
1 cup. Rye Malt
Adjuncts:
2 lb. Light Extract
3 lb. Molasses
1 cup+. Maple Syrup (primer)
2-3 cup. Oats
Irish Moss (clarifier)
Oak chips
Hops:
1 Fuggles (4.75%@30 min)
1 Chinook (12%@ 60 min)
(Alternate )3 med. stalk. Angelica
Notes/comments:
6 L Sparge OG: 1.065
12 L Boil FG: 1.016
23L Batch
Just a few notes on some of the ingredients; I'm thinking I might have too much molasses in the brew, but I am not sure.
Also, right now, as most of you know hops are hard to come by (damn global warming) so my supplier imports basically whatever is available. So, I have to improvise sometimes. Angelica is a herb used in liquors such Gin. I think the stalks would be excellent for bittering, but unfortunately it has almost a light floral flavor. I am hoping all of the other ingredients will overshadow this problem.
Base Grain:
4 lb. Belgian CaraMunich
(Alternate) Dark Munich
Specialty Grain:
2 oz. Roasted barley
1 cup. Rye Malt
Adjuncts:
2 lb. Light Extract
3 lb. Molasses
1 cup+. Maple Syrup (primer)
2-3 cup. Oats
Irish Moss (clarifier)
Oak chips
Hops:
1 Fuggles (4.75%@30 min)
1 Chinook (12%@ 60 min)
(Alternate )3 med. stalk. Angelica
Notes/comments:
6 L Sparge OG: 1.065
12 L Boil FG: 1.016
23L Batch
Just a few notes on some of the ingredients; I'm thinking I might have too much molasses in the brew, but I am not sure.
Also, right now, as most of you know hops are hard to come by (damn global warming) so my supplier imports basically whatever is available. So, I have to improvise sometimes. Angelica is a herb used in liquors such Gin. I think the stalks would be excellent for bittering, but unfortunately it has almost a light floral flavor. I am hoping all of the other ingredients will overshadow this problem.