jack13
Well-Known Member
Brewing my first barleywine. OG came out low because of unexpectedly low efficiency. OG was 1.098. My best guess is FG will be about 1.025 (9.6%).
I kinda want it to be a 'real' barleywine, so am thinking about adding sugar to bring up the ABV. AND, I figured, while I'm add it, maybe add something a little more interesting than table sugar. Honey, for example.
It's currently fermenting, and at about 1.056.
Any thoughts on when it's best to add the honey? Or other thoughts on my idea in general?
I may also add some whiskey-soaked oak chips to secondary.
I kinda want it to be a 'real' barleywine, so am thinking about adding sugar to bring up the ABV. AND, I figured, while I'm add it, maybe add something a little more interesting than table sugar. Honey, for example.
It's currently fermenting, and at about 1.056.
Any thoughts on when it's best to add the honey? Or other thoughts on my idea in general?
I may also add some whiskey-soaked oak chips to secondary.