3sheetsEMJ
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I was thinking about making an amber with 5lb amber LME, 1 lb of wheat LME, about 1.5 lbs of crystal specialty grains(ranging from 40-120) and a hop schedule that will produce about 28-30 IBUs. (this is essentially a clone of Lefthand Brewing Co. Sawtooth Ale which I very much like, on their website they say these use these basic ingredients)
Questions:
1) What will addig the wheat do to this beer as opposed to just using the amber LME? I would think it would add more protein thus giving it a thicker body and more head retention, but ive never made an amber with wheat LME
2) How much crystal malt should i use? I will be steeping these 30 min prior to my boil and i dont want to overdo it. According to Brewbuilder my OG and FG are within range, but i never know how much crstal grains to use...
3) any suggestions on yeast? I am planning o using American Ale 1056 i think
Questions:
1) What will addig the wheat do to this beer as opposed to just using the amber LME? I would think it would add more protein thus giving it a thicker body and more head retention, but ive never made an amber with wheat LME
2) How much crystal malt should i use? I will be steeping these 30 min prior to my boil and i dont want to overdo it. According to Brewbuilder my OG and FG are within range, but i never know how much crstal grains to use...
3) any suggestions on yeast? I am planning o using American Ale 1056 i think