Afternoon,
I'm looking to make a SMASH IPA using (most likely) Eureka hops, but I'm undecided on which base malt to go with. I've also got a bunch of Columbus, Apollo, Azacca, Simcoe, and Summit on hand. The options at a few surrounding LHBS' are:
TF Golden Promise
TF Halcyon
TF Pearl
Briess Vienna
Weyermann Vienna
Various Swaen Malts (I'd have to call in an order to the LHBS)
I could get Maris Otter, but honestly I'm not a huge fan. I've really enjoyed using Golden Promise in the past with Brown ales and Stouts, so if I bought a bag I know I'd go through the rest in future recipes.
I've got zero experience with Halcyon, Pearl, or anything from Swaen. If I went with Vienna, I don't anticipate using any more than what I'd need for the smash recipe.
As it stands I'm kind of leaning towards Golden Promise, but it'd be cool if I experimented a bit with something a little less familiar. Any thoughts/experiences?
I'm looking to make a SMASH IPA using (most likely) Eureka hops, but I'm undecided on which base malt to go with. I've also got a bunch of Columbus, Apollo, Azacca, Simcoe, and Summit on hand. The options at a few surrounding LHBS' are:
TF Golden Promise
TF Halcyon
TF Pearl
Briess Vienna
Weyermann Vienna
Various Swaen Malts (I'd have to call in an order to the LHBS)
I could get Maris Otter, but honestly I'm not a huge fan. I've really enjoyed using Golden Promise in the past with Brown ales and Stouts, so if I bought a bag I know I'd go through the rest in future recipes.
I've got zero experience with Halcyon, Pearl, or anything from Swaen. If I went with Vienna, I don't anticipate using any more than what I'd need for the smash recipe.
As it stands I'm kind of leaning towards Golden Promise, but it'd be cool if I experimented a bit with something a little less familiar. Any thoughts/experiences?