Going to attempt brewing up a clone of 21st Amendments Bitter American. Recipe calls for Golden Promise pale malt as it's base, but I was considering using Maris Otter in its place. Any thoughts? Also, I was thinking of adding just a touch of Sorachi hops to give it a hint of lemon. Any advice would be welcome!
Base Malt Question!
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In a blind taste test I bet 90% of people could not correctly identify the difference between GP and MO. (Yes I am sure some folks HERE can but generally speaking... 
As for the extra hop additions I have no real input on that. If you want a subtle lemon you may want to check out Brambling Cross. I have used that with good results as Soraci Ace can be a bit harder/pricier to source.
Best of luck!
As for the extra hop additions I have no real input on that. If you want a subtle lemon you may want to check out Brambling Cross. I have used that with good results as Soraci Ace can be a bit harder/pricier to source.
Best of luck!
Any reason switching base malts? I find that subbing will create a different beer other than the clone-often.I would stick to the recipe unless you dont care if its different.You may or may not think its different,and sometimes it could be even better as well.
Maris Otter has more of a cracker flavor than Golden Promise. They are both very good but the final product will be a bit different. A trained palate will pick it up but most people would never know, as already stated.
