Challenge: roast flavor without the color

[heywolfie1015]

So, I'm working on an experimental brew and want to try to get some roast flavor without darkening the beer. Any ideas on how I could accomplish this?

 

[Oldsock]

This thread about brewing a "white stout" might give you some ideas: http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/2556837

 

[heywolfie1015]

That does, thanks. Seems the best idea so far is some roasted chocolate nibs.

 

[dedhedjed]

I've only ever added it to a stout, but you might try "dry-hopping" with some coarsely ground coffee beans...I have no idea how much color it will give the beer since I did it with a stout, but it will definitely give you roast flavor and aroma.

 

[jessup]

it wont' be easy, but here's my plea for help whitening a beer:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f13/how-whiten-my-beer-180675/

 

[heywolfie1015]

Thanks. Interesting idea, that. My goal is to have as light a beer as possible, but with flavors reminiscent of a nut brown. I think I'm getting there, but the hint of roast is what has me stumped. In the end, it won't be a nut brown, but it will be a fun experiment. My grist and planned flavor additions should throw the drinker for a loop.

 

[devilishprune]

I'm sure that if you added a bottle of coffee extract it wouldn't darken your beer too much and would add a roasty flavor.