I am making the below Milk Chocolate Stout next weekend but haven't decided on the hops. I am looking for around 30-35 IBU. My options are Magnum, Columbus, Galena, Willamette and EKG. Only a 60 min. addition.
I also would like some thoughts on the yeast strain. Either White Labs WLP 004 Irish Stout (was great in my Oatmeal Stout) or Safale US-05.
Kettle Volume: 6.75 gal (S.G.: 1.039)
Boil Duration: 1.0 hr
Evaporation: 1.25 gal
Water Volume Added: -0.0 gal
Final Volume: 5.28 gal (S.G.: 1.050)
Efficiency: 72.0%
Attenuation: 75.0%
Evap/Hour: 1.25 gal
Ingredients:
8 lb American 2-row
.75 lb Chocolate Malt
.25 lb Crystal 120
.25 lb German Carafa III
1.0 lb Lactose
6.0 oz Cocoa Powder - added during boil, boiled 15.0 min
I also would like some thoughts on the yeast strain. Either White Labs WLP 004 Irish Stout (was great in my Oatmeal Stout) or Safale US-05.
Kettle Volume: 6.75 gal (S.G.: 1.039)
Boil Duration: 1.0 hr
Evaporation: 1.25 gal
Water Volume Added: -0.0 gal
Final Volume: 5.28 gal (S.G.: 1.050)
Efficiency: 72.0%
Attenuation: 75.0%
Evap/Hour: 1.25 gal
Ingredients:
8 lb American 2-row
.75 lb Chocolate Malt
.25 lb Crystal 120
.25 lb German Carafa III
1.0 lb Lactose
6.0 oz Cocoa Powder - added during boil, boiled 15.0 min