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Okay, so after all the tips, here's what I'm looking at: Recipe Type: All Grain Yeast: Wyeast British Ale 1098 Yeast Starter: Yes Additional Yeast or Yeast Starter: No Batch Size (Gallons): 5.5 gal Original Gravity: 1.065 Final Gravity: 1.017 IBU: 65 Boiling Time (Minutes): 60 Color...

You can swap a light LME or DME for the 2-row, 6 pounds of either. The DME will get you closer to the target OG. Norhthern Brewer sells a Rye LME you could use in place of the Rye Malt, probably the 3 pound size.

Good point. Thanks.

It's funny you mention that one. I saw it out there and copied it for formatting there recipe in this post. I'll read the thread. Thanks!

Thank you for the advice! If I reduce the rye malt, should I increase the 2 row and/or some of the others?

I agree, NedStackey. Doesn't a Black Rye IPA sound tasty? Does anyone have any comment on the hops?

What is it about the rye that can cause a stuck mash?

Good advice. I'll change that. Any other thoughts on the ingredients? Does it seem like a feasible Black IPA/Rye beer to you?

Hello, HomebrewTalk! I have no experience in recipe formulation, so I'm hoping for some input on a recipe idea I have. I'm trying to create this recipe without completely basing it off of something already out there. Please take a look and critique! Here's what I'm looking at...