Brewsmith
Home brewing moogerfooger
I buddy of mine at work has a favorite beer, one of the few that he will drink, that is the Orange Blossom Amber Lager from Indian Wells Brewing near Mojave, CA. I have never had it but from what he has told me, there is basically no bitterness and there is the flavor and aroma of oranges to it. The brewery's website says the recipe started as a test brew experiment with real orange peels. I've come up with a basic recipe for this "contract brew" but I don't know how much orange peel (or zest) to use.
5.5 Gallons
9 lb 2-row
1.5 lb Munich
0.5 lb Crystal 60
0.5 lb CaraPils
1.5 oz. Hallertau 60min
OG: 1.057
SRM: 8
IBU: 15
5.5% ABV at 75% attenuation
I will probably use either a Ca Common yeast or a German Ale/Kolsch since I can't do lagers.
Please help with the orange zest. Could I add orange to the secondary as well?
5.5 Gallons
9 lb 2-row
1.5 lb Munich
0.5 lb Crystal 60
0.5 lb CaraPils
1.5 oz. Hallertau 60min
OG: 1.057
SRM: 8
IBU: 15
5.5% ABV at 75% attenuation
I will probably use either a Ca Common yeast or a German Ale/Kolsch since I can't do lagers.
Please help with the orange zest. Could I add orange to the secondary as well?