So I have this crazy idea in my head. I want a beer thats:
* Very pale in color, as pale as I can get it
* Malt forward with some residual sweetness
* Still has a bright hop flavor, and showcases the fruity flavors of Mosaic hops
I know that none of these things really all belong in the style, so even if I'm breaking the style, this is the kind of thing I'm looking to do.
I have a pretty good idea on how I'm going to do it (Mostly 2-row, with CaraPils and flaked oats, maybe some vienna), and I'll be bittering with the stuff I have on hand (Glacier and Chinook), but I'll be hop-bursting with Mosaic, and dry hopping with Mosaic.
The result that I'm looking for is a ~1.085 OG, ~1.022 FG, with bright hop flavors and some nice malty undertones. Somewhat sweet, and very powerful. This brew is an idea for my upcoming bachelor party August 2nd.
My biggest question is:
WHAT YEAST DO I USE?
I have S-04, Nottingham, WY3711 and WLP400 on hand, and my LHBS has a pretty decent selection.
Temperature control is a little bit of an issue too. I can only swamp cool, and keep the swamp cooler water at about 65 at best.
Any help is much appreciated.
* Very pale in color, as pale as I can get it
* Malt forward with some residual sweetness
* Still has a bright hop flavor, and showcases the fruity flavors of Mosaic hops
I know that none of these things really all belong in the style, so even if I'm breaking the style, this is the kind of thing I'm looking to do.
I have a pretty good idea on how I'm going to do it (Mostly 2-row, with CaraPils and flaked oats, maybe some vienna), and I'll be bittering with the stuff I have on hand (Glacier and Chinook), but I'll be hop-bursting with Mosaic, and dry hopping with Mosaic.
The result that I'm looking for is a ~1.085 OG, ~1.022 FG, with bright hop flavors and some nice malty undertones. Somewhat sweet, and very powerful. This brew is an idea for my upcoming bachelor party August 2nd.
My biggest question is:
WHAT YEAST DO I USE?
I have S-04, Nottingham, WY3711 and WLP400 on hand, and my LHBS has a pretty decent selection.
Temperature control is a little bit of an issue too. I can only swamp cool, and keep the swamp cooler water at about 65 at best.
Any help is much appreciated.