I'm still thinking about brewing this beer. Not sure when it is going to happen as it appears I need to get a few more things in order before I do - 2nd stir plate, larger flasks, wort oxygenation system, new fermentors and probably a Tilt hydrometer or something similar, so I don't have to continuously sample as it ferments.
That is a very interesting inference. I agree that Maris Otter would lend itself to those favors even if it wasn't used in the original recipe. Plain pale malt would have a very plain flavor.
Regarding maillard/carmelization - under what conditions does this happen ? My system boils 6+ gallons vigorously, right on the edge of boiling over, but there is no dark matter left on the kettle bottom. There is no scorching or burning. Boiling happens at 207-208F with an open kettle Boil off is 1 to 1.5 gallons per hour. Heat input is 5 Kw in an 11 gallon pot via induction.
Will the wort undergo maillard reactions/carmelization under these conditions ? Or do I need to dig up a propane burner ?
Thanks to everyone for their input in this thread.
From what I've read about this beer - it is 100% Maris Otter malt - this is a robust base malt, and can easily give you a wide array of flavors described by the tasters, especially when coupled with long boils/maillard reactions/kettle caramelization (is his system direct fire?)/oak fermentation. Plenty of dark fruit flavors!
That is a very interesting inference. I agree that Maris Otter would lend itself to those favors even if it wasn't used in the original recipe. Plain pale malt would have a very plain flavor.
Regarding maillard/carmelization - under what conditions does this happen ? My system boils 6+ gallons vigorously, right on the edge of boiling over, but there is no dark matter left on the kettle bottom. There is no scorching or burning. Boiling happens at 207-208F with an open kettle Boil off is 1 to 1.5 gallons per hour. Heat input is 5 Kw in an 11 gallon pot via induction.
Will the wort undergo maillard reactions/carmelization under these conditions ? Or do I need to dig up a propane burner ?
Thanks to everyone for their input in this thread.