I brewed a beer for my younger brother's return from law school. He's very picky about which beers he likes, but he genuinely liked it! I give you guys here at HBT much of the credit. Thanks homebrewers!
While he's home I'd like to include him on a brew day, which I hope will be this week. I thought about trying to find another recipe he'd like that we could do, but now I'm thinking we can redo my recipe and make improvements.
I know and appreciate how beer is very much a matter of taste, but do you veterans have some advise for small changes that could add complexity without overwhelming the beer? My brother likes well balanced beer.
Here is the recipe. It's very simple and when I brewed it I only had a 2.5 gallon kettle. I now have a 10 gallon kettle and a Blichmann burner which should help. NOTE: I'M ON THE VERGE OF GETTING A CONVERTED COOLER FOR MASHING. Don't hesitate to throw in ideas for base grains and mashing temps... I might have one by the end of the day if I can convince myself I can spare the cash.
Perle Pale Ale
6 lbs extra pale DME (added at 15)
1 lbs caramel malt (40 lovibond)
3 oz perle hops (an ounce at 60, 15, and 0)
Nottingham yeast
The funny thing is he doesn't like pale ale generally.
Thanks in advance!
While he's home I'd like to include him on a brew day, which I hope will be this week. I thought about trying to find another recipe he'd like that we could do, but now I'm thinking we can redo my recipe and make improvements.
I know and appreciate how beer is very much a matter of taste, but do you veterans have some advise for small changes that could add complexity without overwhelming the beer? My brother likes well balanced beer.
Here is the recipe. It's very simple and when I brewed it I only had a 2.5 gallon kettle. I now have a 10 gallon kettle and a Blichmann burner which should help. NOTE: I'M ON THE VERGE OF GETTING A CONVERTED COOLER FOR MASHING. Don't hesitate to throw in ideas for base grains and mashing temps... I might have one by the end of the day if I can convince myself I can spare the cash.
Perle Pale Ale
6 lbs extra pale DME (added at 15)
1 lbs caramel malt (40 lovibond)
3 oz perle hops (an ounce at 60, 15, and 0)
Nottingham yeast
The funny thing is he doesn't like pale ale generally.
Thanks in advance!