EmptyH
Well-Known Member
I am relitively new to this hobby. I have brewed three beers so far (see sig). I have always enjoyed "different" or "unusual" beers and have been wanting to brew a fruit beer. I think part of the appeal of this hobby is being able to create something you don't normally readily find. I am currently reading Palmer's book and I think I am starting to understand the basics (at least a little), but he doen't seem to talk much about fruit beers. Where would be a good place to learn more about some of the unusual style beers? Nothing too crazy yet as I am still learning, but something different than you find at the corner 7-11.
For my next beer I am thinking something like a chocolate cherry stout. I figure I would use maybe 1 lb Chocolate Malt and 1 lb of Carmel Malt for specialty grains and 2 cans of LME (not sure what type yet) but I am uncertain of what kind of Cherries to use or how much? Should I put them in the primary or the secondary? How do I sanatize them to prevent infection? What kind of hops would work with this recipe?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
MTH
For my next beer I am thinking something like a chocolate cherry stout. I figure I would use maybe 1 lb Chocolate Malt and 1 lb of Carmel Malt for specialty grains and 2 cans of LME (not sure what type yet) but I am uncertain of what kind of Cherries to use or how much? Should I put them in the primary or the secondary? How do I sanatize them to prevent infection? What kind of hops would work with this recipe?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
MTH