Pelikan
Well-Known Member
I'd like to brew up something for my grandfather, for father's day. He's German, and the beer I see him drink the most is Beck's Dark, although he's not opposed to others. He's tried -- and liked -- an English Barleywine of mine. Really, the only stuff I've seen him refuse is BMC.
With that in mind, I'd like to cook something up that's very generally along the lines of Beck's Dark (average ABV, fairly light body, smooth, malty, detectable hop presence, etc), but can be done at normal ale temps (presumably using an ale strain). Perhaps something German or Belgian? I'm not at all familiar with Continental styles from a brewing standpoint, so really don't know what direction to go.
I have several pounds of Maris Otter that I'd like to use for the base, and also some wheat that's lying around and dying to be used, but beyond that I'm at a loss. Any thoughts?
With that in mind, I'd like to cook something up that's very generally along the lines of Beck's Dark (average ABV, fairly light body, smooth, malty, detectable hop presence, etc), but can be done at normal ale temps (presumably using an ale strain). Perhaps something German or Belgian? I'm not at all familiar with Continental styles from a brewing standpoint, so really don't know what direction to go.
I have several pounds of Maris Otter that I'd like to use for the base, and also some wheat that's lying around and dying to be used, but beyond that I'm at a loss. Any thoughts?