This may be getting a bit beyond this forum; and/or I should ease back, as a beginner-brewer... Looking for feedback on this recipe. I don't really have time to experiment or do a few test batches, and would like to be ready for Cider Season. Here goes:
Planning to do a mini-mash or BIAB, then start the boil with enough water to boil down to 1.5 gallons; adding back 4 gallons of cider as a late addition with the final hops, DME, etc.
Looking for a big creamy mouth feel, and big- though not overly sweet- apple flavor. I understand that most apple ciders will dry out pretty well during fermentation.
Thoughts? Am I out of my league and/or mind?
How long do you recommend aging in the bottle?
Should I bottle condition or simply prime?
Thanks in advance....
5.5 gal batch; 3 gal boil; 75 minutes; 1.083 OG, 1.029 FG
Fermentables
% lb fermentable ppg L usage
12% 1.55 White Wheat - US 40 2° Mash
9% 1.2 Carapils - Dextrine Malt - US 33 1° Mash
9% 1.2 Flaked Barley - US 32 2° Mash
9% 1.2 Flaked Oats - US 37 1° Mash
9% 1.2 Dry Malt Extract - Extra Light - US 44 3° Extract
9% 1.2 Dry Malt Extract - Extra Light - US 44 3° Late
9% 1.2 Lactose - Milk Sugar - US 41 1° Late
31% 4 gallons Apple Cider 46 3° Late
Hops
oz variety type usage time AA IBU
0.7857 Columbus Pellet Boil 60 minutes 15.0 30.2
1.1785 Fuggles Pellet Boil 25 minutes 4.5 9.4
0.7857 Hallertau Pellet Boil 10 minutes 4.0 2.9
Yeast - White Labs English Ale WLP002, starter
6lbs Baked Apples, in Secondary
Planning to do a mini-mash or BIAB, then start the boil with enough water to boil down to 1.5 gallons; adding back 4 gallons of cider as a late addition with the final hops, DME, etc.
Looking for a big creamy mouth feel, and big- though not overly sweet- apple flavor. I understand that most apple ciders will dry out pretty well during fermentation.
Thoughts? Am I out of my league and/or mind?
How long do you recommend aging in the bottle?
Should I bottle condition or simply prime?
Thanks in advance....
5.5 gal batch; 3 gal boil; 75 minutes; 1.083 OG, 1.029 FG
Fermentables
% lb fermentable ppg L usage
12% 1.55 White Wheat - US 40 2° Mash
9% 1.2 Carapils - Dextrine Malt - US 33 1° Mash
9% 1.2 Flaked Barley - US 32 2° Mash
9% 1.2 Flaked Oats - US 37 1° Mash
9% 1.2 Dry Malt Extract - Extra Light - US 44 3° Extract
9% 1.2 Dry Malt Extract - Extra Light - US 44 3° Late
9% 1.2 Lactose - Milk Sugar - US 41 1° Late
31% 4 gallons Apple Cider 46 3° Late
Hops
oz variety type usage time AA IBU
0.7857 Columbus Pellet Boil 60 minutes 15.0 30.2
1.1785 Fuggles Pellet Boil 25 minutes 4.5 9.4
0.7857 Hallertau Pellet Boil 10 minutes 4.0 2.9
Yeast - White Labs English Ale WLP002, starter
6lbs Baked Apples, in Secondary