gonzo brewer
Well-Known Member
I would like to brew an american amber tomorrow.
I'm thinking ...
4 lb MO
4 lb 2-row
1 lb munich
1/2 lb vienna
1 lb crystal 80
1/4 lb carapils
American hops, probably mostly "C" hops, a bunch of late hopping with an IBU of around 40-45. Mash around 152.
I have not made up the recipe yet in beersmith.. but I'm thinking 0.75 OG/Hop ratio.
Most of the recipes I see have a base grain of all 2-row or all MO. What is wrong with mixing the 2 to get a slightly malty, but nicely aroma'ed west coast style light Amber?
Would you stick with one type of base grain?
I'm thinking ...
4 lb MO
4 lb 2-row
1 lb munich
1/2 lb vienna
1 lb crystal 80
1/4 lb carapils
American hops, probably mostly "C" hops, a bunch of late hopping with an IBU of around 40-45. Mash around 152.
I have not made up the recipe yet in beersmith.. but I'm thinking 0.75 OG/Hop ratio.
Most of the recipes I see have a base grain of all 2-row or all MO. What is wrong with mixing the 2 to get a slightly malty, but nicely aroma'ed west coast style light Amber?
Would you stick with one type of base grain?