Gambrinus ESB Malt

[DeRoux's Broux]

Has anybody brewed an ESB with the Gambrinus ESB malt as a base malt? I noticed the lovibond is 3-4, as compared to 1-2 (roughly) for regular two row. I'm looking for a maltier ESB recipe, and was looking at an alternative to using Maris Otter for my ESB base malt.

 

[samc]

I use this as my base malt, not quite as dark as Gambrinus. It's fine to use these as long as you are not trying to brew a really light beer

Great Western Northwest Pale Ale Malt (2.6-3.0°L)

A slightly darker base malt than our Premium 2-Row, our Northwest Pale Ale Malt is produced from well-modified, Western-grown 2-Row barley, with a kilning regimen based closely on traditional British Pale Ale malting practices. Contributes a malty complexity to beer flavor and aroma. Excellent in American Pale Ales and American versions of British beer styles.

 

[DeRoux's Broux]

nice, thanks! i'm checking with my lhbs to see if they have either one. I may end up with more of a Northwest Ale anyway by the time I'm done with this recipe.....