Best SMaSH recipe you've made???

[ZebulonBrewer]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=341353

Basically this Pils recipe is a SMaSH recipe correct? other than the 5 oz saurmalz?

Correct. Acid malt doesn't count for most people when planning/describing a SMaSH because the amount you need will vary on what kind of water you have.

 

[smokinop]

Has anyone done a SMASH with chinook?
I'm contemplating doing one as my first all grain brew. Not sure if I want 2 row or MO though. Any thoughts?

I did a Maris Otter/Chinook/US-05 smash this past Saturday. 12lbs MO, .5 oz hop for 60 minutes, 2 oz hops for a 30 steep & will dry hop 2 oz next week. Was very light in color but smelled good. Looking forward to this, as I have been wanting to try a simple recipe.

My regular beers are all IPA's with 12lbs of MO or Two Row, 1lb of Victory, Vienna, or Munich, & about 1/2 lb of Crystal 60 for some color. Most of the time I use just on type of hop, depending what I have on hand. US-05 is my regular yeast.

 

[TastyAdventure]

My experience is limited, but the best beer yet in my short career was a SMaSH ESB, Maris Otter and East Kent Goldings, yeast was WLP028. I think the yeast made all the difference, it was deceptively full of character.

How did you treat the WLP028? What temp was it at? Did you have temp control?

 

[jojacques]

What do people think about this recipe? I'm thinking about brewing this next week.
I will call it a "Quebec SMaSH" since I am using local Malt and locally picked by myself Cascade Hop:

5Gal Batch
OG 1.058, FG 1.014 (72% eff.)
62.4 IBU
3.7 SRM
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11pounds "La Quebecoise" Malt (2.5 SRM)
1oz Cascade FWA
2oz Cascade 60min
1oz Cascade 15min
1oz Cascade 5min
2oz Cascade Dry Hop 7 days
US-05 Dry Yeast, 1 pack rehydrated.

Will mash at 1.25Qt/Pound at 152F, ferment at 64F for 2 weeks. Then Dry hop for 7 days. Carb at 2.3.

 

[Dr. Francois]

I'm not fond of Cascade for bittering. I might do an ounce at 60 or FWH and move the other two ounces later in the boil, perhaps as a whirlpool addition.

What do people think about this recipe? I'm thinking about brewing this next week.
I will call it a "Quebec SMaSH" since I am using local Malt and locally picked by myself Cascade Hop:

5Gal Batch
OG 1.058, FG 1.014 (72% eff.)
62.4 IBU
3.7 SRM
-----
11pounds "La Quebecoise" Malt (2.5 SRM)
1oz Cascade FWA
2oz Cascade 60min
1oz Cascade 15min
1oz Cascade 5min
2oz Cascade Dry Hop 7 days
US-05 Dry Yeast, 1 pack rehydrated.

Will mash at 1.25Qt/Pound at 152F, ferment at 64F for 2 weeks. Then Dry hop for 7 days. Carb at 2.3.

 

[jojacques]

^^ I have to confess that I am referencing Cascade because of the Hop's smell. I hand picked it and the owner had no idea what type it was....
So it could end up amazingly good, too smooth or too bitter. Unfortunately I have no way to know (hence the reason I am doing a Smash, to determine what type of Hop it is for future brews)

 

[ZebulonBrewer]

^^ I have to confess that I am referencing Cascade because of the Hop's smell. I hand picked it and the owner had no idea what type it was....
So it could end up amazingly good, too smooth or too bitter. Unfortunately I have no way to know (hence the reason I am doing a Smash, to determine what type of Hop it is for future brews)

For anything earlier than about ~30 minutes, the amount to add will depend on the AA% of the specific bags of hops you have. After that, have at it, and it will depend on what kind of beer you want. Easy-sipping beer, solid pale ale, or face-melting IPA.

 

[petrolSpice]

Any recommendations for a Mosaic hop SMaSH IPA or pale ale?

I was thinking Maris Otter for the malt but am also curious about Vienna and Munich malts.

 

[jojacques]

I realize that, but unfortunately I have NO idea what is the AA% of the hops I harvested.
Free and fresh came at a cost

For anything earlier than about ~30 minutes, the amount to add will depend on the AA% of the specific bags of hops you have. After that, have at it, and it will depend on what kind of beer you want. Easy-sipping beer, solid pale ale, or face-melting IPA.

 

[ZebulonBrewer]

I realize that, but unfortunately I have NO idea what is the AA% of the hops I harvested.
Free and fresh came at a cost

Maybe assume 5-6% and have at it! Or bitter with store bought and go nuts with the fresh for late additions

 

[ZebulonBrewer]

Any recommendations for a Mosaic hop SMaSH IPA or pale ale?

I was thinking Maris Otter for the malt but am also curious about Vienna and Munich malts.

I did a Maris Otter mosaic recently and it was awesome. Rough recipe below:

10lb Maris Otter
3oz acid malt (for Ph purposes)
0.25oz Mosaic - 60min
0.50oz Mosaic - 20min
1.00oz Mosaic - 5min
1.50oz Mosaic - 20min steep/whirlpool
1.75oz Mosaic - Dry hop 5 days

More than a couple of years ago and this would have been considered an IPA. These days the IPA extremists would call itmore of a pale ale, and is about 50 IBU (11.3% AA by the way).

 

[jojacques]

Isnt 5-6% a bit low? I felt like casacde was more "median" with 8%..?

And it is indeed safer to use a known type for bittering, but then it wouldnt be a SMaSH, right?

 

[Chuckus95]

Any recommendations for a Mosaic hop SMaSH IPA or pale ale?

I was thinking Maris Otter for the malt but am also curious about Vienna and Munich malts.

Golden Promise/Mosaic is the best SMASH I've ever done. I went with 13lbs of GP, 1oz FWH, 2oz at 15, 2oz 20 min whirlpool, and 3oz DH. I fermented low with Yeast Bay Vermont Ale.

 

[Sadu]

I really enjoyed my Maris Otter / Simcoe / US-05 SMaSH. I did cheat and add 5% table sugar to bring the ABV up to 6.7% while keeping it dry.

First hop addition was at 20, then 15/10/5/0/dry for an easy drinking 35 IBUs.

Loads of juicy grapefruit/citrus flavour, no nasty bitterness.

While delicious, I can definitely see why people say that SMaSH beers are sometimes a bit one-dimensional so I'm brewing this again with 20% vienna, adding Amarillo to the hop schedule, more dry-hopping, and adjusting the water for better mash pH and more sulfate / calcium. The last gravity sample was really great.

 

[seatazzz]

Any recommendations for a Mosaic hop SMaSH IPA or pale ale?

I was thinking Maris Otter for the malt but am also curious about Vienna and Munich malts.

I did a MO/Mosaic SMaSH a few months ago..it was okay, but not as good as my 2 row/Mosaic SMaSH I've done a few batches of. Came out a bit too malty for my taste, I like this one to be light & crisp. For the next round I'm going to use ESB 2 row with the Mosaic and see where that gets me.

 

[INWbrewer]

Saison -

22lbs Pilsner
2oz FWH Sterling
2oz Sterling @ Whirl

Imperial Organics Rustic
Bottle Conditioned at 4 Vol

 

[Hayden512]

Golden Promise/Eldorado with all 30 minute and less additions

 

[jojacques]

What do people think about this recipe? I'm thinking about brewing this next week.
I will call it a "Quebec SMaSH" since I am using local Malt and locally picked by myself Cascade Hop:

5Gal Batch
OG 1.058, FG 1.014 (72% eff.)
62.4 IBU
3.7 SRM
-----
11pounds "La Quebecoise" Malt (2.5 SRM)
1oz Cascade FWA
2oz Cascade 60min
1oz Cascade 15min
1oz Cascade 5min
2oz Cascade Dry Hop 7 days
US-05 Dry Yeast, 1 pack rehydrated.

Will mash at 1.25Qt/Pound at 152F, ferment at 64F for 2 weeks. Then Dry hop for 7 days. Carb at 2.3.

I know technically, a SMaSH should only include one type of grain, but I feel the 4.4SRM and 1.055OG - 1.014FG (Beersmith numbers) will make a boring beer.... No? What do you think about me adding some kind malt to add a bit flavor/color?

 

[shamfein]

I have done many SmAsH beers, i am torn between the fruity hops and more traditional varieties for which i find the best.

Galaxy was one of my favourite SmAsH recipes however im drinking my EKG one right now and its fecking delicious.

 

[oregonparamedic]

My mostly SMASH favorite I call "Chronicles of Red X".
15 lbs of Red X, 3/4 oz of Galena, dry hop with 2 oz of Falconer's Flight, WLP001.
Tasty.

 

[The_Bishop]

That's not really a smash. Single hop!

 

[oregonparamedic]

That's why I said "mostly". If it tweaks your OCD too much you could use Falconers the whole way. I've never liked Galena for dry hopping.

 

[UCChemE05]

I have done many SmAsH beers, i am torn between the fruity hops and more traditional varieties for which i find the best.

Galaxy was one of my favourite SmAsH recipes however im drinking my EKG one right now and its fecking delicious.

What hopping schedule did you use for the EKG?

 

[elwood522]

I did a smash with rye, cascade and 34/70. I only used 5lbs of rye for 5 gallons and got a great 2.5% pale ale. People usually guess it's a 6-7% beer. Cascade just on its own really is something amazing. Dry hopped with cascade as well.

 

[shamfein]

What hopping schedule did you use for the EKG?

15g @60
25g @15
20g @Flameout
22g Dry hop 7 days.

It is not a strong hop at all, not hugely noticeable as you would have with a newer variety hop.

Smooth, herbal and so damn drinkable

 

[specharka]

1.090 OG
60 IBU
20 lb Maris Otter
4 oz EKG (2@90 FWH, 2@30)
WY1028/WLP028 x 4L starter

Mash @ 153-155 for 90 minutes. Boil for another 90 minutes. Ferment @ 64-66 for 3-5 days, then bump it up to 70F for another 2 weeks. Condition in secondary for at least 3 months. Keg or bottle to 2.2 volumes.

 

[bolus14]

Golden Promise/Eldorado with all 30 minute and less additions

If you had to give a review on this what would you say for it? I have used El Dorado a few times and like it, but have thought of doing a Smash to get a better impression of what it really contributes.

 

[jojacques]

1.090 OG
60 IBU
20 lb Maris Otter
4 oz EKG (2@90 FWH, 2@30)
WY1028/WLP028 x 4L starter

Mash @ 153-155 for 90 minutes. Boil for another 90 minutes. Ferment @ 64-66 for 3-5 days, then bump it up to 70F for another 2 weeks. Condition in secondary for at least 3 months. Keg or bottle to 2.2 volumes.

One hell of a Smash! It must miss some hops flavour though... no late addition/dry hop??

 

[vance]

I've been thinking of making a SMaSH with Vienna malt. Not really going for a lager, probably still going to ferment it with an ale yeast (although I might do SF lager yeast at ale temps). What single hop should I pair with it?

 

[JONNYROTTEN]

I've been thinking of making a SMaSH with Vienna malt. Not really going for a lager, probably still going to ferment it with an ale yeast (although I might do SF lager yeast at ale temps). What single hop should I pair with it?

I have my first SMASH dry hopping now. I have a lot of different hops on hand and went all Vienna and Mosaic. Wll be drinking over the weekend. Somebody somewhere said it was awesome..

Correction: I used centennial as my bittering hop and all other hops at flameout and 150 deg steep

Yeast was S05 ale yeast