Recent content by boulderingfun

Is there some rationale for this statement? I can understand that the sum total ounces of these potent malts can get out of hand depending on the beer, but if they are balanced correctly the result could be some interesting depth. Perhaps there is a more scientific approach to how much peat...

So how did this turn out? I'm a SMS peat freak and have been thinking about incorporating smoky and/or peat malt in select brews. When I read of homebrewer's experiments with peated malt smelling like bandaids (i.e. medicinal), they obviously haven't enjoyed a good Laphroiag. What's the...