I want to make a strong pale or brown ale, not too dark. I want the ABV to be around 8-10% and I will be using pre hopped extract. I will be making a 23L batch. I want it to be medium bodied that is easy to drink. Should I use extract alone, or should I add some dextrose? What kind of yeast should I use?
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Some (~1 lb) of dextrose might be a good addition to help thin out the beer a bit. Personally I would go with unhopped extract, steeping grains, and hops, but if you already have the hopped extract you are just giving up control.
I would use a clean ale yeast (US-05 is a good choice). Make sure to pitch enough yeast (2 packs of dry, or make a starter with liquid) and keep fermentation temps (the temp of the beer) in the mid to high 60s.
Hopefully that helps, good luck.
I would use a clean ale yeast (US-05 is a good choice). Make sure to pitch enough yeast (2 packs of dry, or make a starter with liquid) and keep fermentation temps (the temp of the beer) in the mid to high 60s.
Hopefully that helps, good luck.
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