HumeBrew
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I've brewed a couple batches from kits so far with OK results. My next brew will be an Ordinary British Bitter that I'd like to make w/o a kit. This was the simple recipe I was thinking about using:
3.3lbs John Bull Maris Otter LME
1.5lbs amber DME
0.5lbs crystal malt 60
1.5oz East Kent Goldings (60 min)
1oz East Kent Goldings (5 min)
Wyeast London Ale III (#1318)
From what I've gathered, the crystal malt should be steeped in the water while its heating and taken out just as the water begins to boil. Is that correct?
Suggestions/recommendations? Specifically, I was wondering about the extracts. I was thinking about using only the John Bull (5lb), but I didn't know how I would store the remaining ~1.5lbs of extract. Then again, it would be cheaper to go with the amber DME. I'd really appreciate any and all feedback on this, as it is basically my first recipe. What say ye?
3.3lbs John Bull Maris Otter LME
1.5lbs amber DME
0.5lbs crystal malt 60
1.5oz East Kent Goldings (60 min)
1oz East Kent Goldings (5 min)
Wyeast London Ale III (#1318)
From what I've gathered, the crystal malt should be steeped in the water while its heating and taken out just as the water begins to boil. Is that correct?
Suggestions/recommendations? Specifically, I was wondering about the extracts. I was thinking about using only the John Bull (5lb), but I didn't know how I would store the remaining ~1.5lbs of extract. Then again, it would be cheaper to go with the amber DME. I'd really appreciate any and all feedback on this, as it is basically my first recipe. What say ye?