Christmas Ale

[kpipes68]

Thanks for the input. I would like to increase the bitterness and alcohol. I like some fruitiness and spice but most Christmas ales are too sugary for me. I thought if I could add some bitterness it would be good, I'm just not sure which hops to add.

 

[kpipes68]

Here is the recipe I want modify

 

[sleev-les]

I didn't have any of the orange in mine. I had 5 different hop additions. Last one was whole hops at flame out. I wish I could tell you what was what, but the brew store doesn't give me their bill and I am too new to figure it out haha..

 

[mistertinkle]

As suggested in the other thread, substituting table sugar (or invert) for some of the liquid malt extract will keep the OG similar, but should be more fermentable resulting in lower FG. So, less sweet and more alcohol. Try substituting .5 to 1.5 lb sugar for LME.