born3z
Well-Known Member
I'm looking to brew my first India Black Ale this weekend and need some advice on the recipe, mainly the grain bill.. Here's what I have:
Batch size 5.25 Gal
OG: 1.062
FG: 1.009
SRM: 23
IBU: 99
Est ABV 6.9%
9lbs 2-row
10oz Corn Sugar
8oz Munich 10L
8oz Crystal 80L
8oz Victory
4oz English Chocolate
4oz English Black Malt (added to the last 10 mins of the mash)
1oz Summit 60 mins
1oz Willamette 20 mins
1oz Cascade 15 mins
1oz Willamette 10 mins
1oz Cascade 5 mins
1oz Willamette Flameout
1oz Cascade Flameout
1oz Willamette Dry hop 10 days
1oz Cascade Dry hop 10 days
1 packet S-05
My main concern is the grain bill is too "busy" and might create a muddling of flavors and take away from the hop profile. At the same time I want it to be dark with the flavors of the dark malts but obviously not overpowering. I have no access to any of the Carafas that are popular in this beer. What kind of flavor can I expect from adding the Black Malt to the end of the mash? Could I possibly up the Black Malt and maybe drop the Victory completely without getting too much roast flavor? Any and all input is welcome.
Batch size 5.25 Gal
OG: 1.062
FG: 1.009
SRM: 23
IBU: 99
Est ABV 6.9%
9lbs 2-row
10oz Corn Sugar
8oz Munich 10L
8oz Crystal 80L
8oz Victory
4oz English Chocolate
4oz English Black Malt (added to the last 10 mins of the mash)
1oz Summit 60 mins
1oz Willamette 20 mins
1oz Cascade 15 mins
1oz Willamette 10 mins
1oz Cascade 5 mins
1oz Willamette Flameout
1oz Cascade Flameout
1oz Willamette Dry hop 10 days
1oz Cascade Dry hop 10 days
1 packet S-05
My main concern is the grain bill is too "busy" and might create a muddling of flavors and take away from the hop profile. At the same time I want it to be dark with the flavors of the dark malts but obviously not overpowering. I have no access to any of the Carafas that are popular in this beer. What kind of flavor can I expect from adding the Black Malt to the end of the mash? Could I possibly up the Black Malt and maybe drop the Victory completely without getting too much roast flavor? Any and all input is welcome.