Dark Cherry Stout

[ChainPain]

Hi there.
I've my first batch in the primary but I'm already thinking in my 2nd batch, so I need your help.

I was thining in this recipe, can you see anything wrong or have a sugestion?

Grains to Steep
- 0,50 lb Black (Patent) Malt (500,0 SRM)
- 0,50 lb Dark Crystal (75,0 SRM)
- 0,50 lb Roasted Barley (500,0 SRM)

Add water to achieve boil volume of 4,01 gal.

Boil Ingredients:
- 3,00 lb Dark Dry Extract (17,5 SRM)
- 1,00 oz Perle [ 7,00 %] - Boil 60,0 min
- 3,15 lb Dark Liquid Extract - Boil for 15 min

Cool and Prepare Fermentation:
- Cool wort to fermentation temperature
- Transfer wort to fermenter
- Add water to achieve f inal volume of 5,00 gal

Dry Hop and Prepare for Bottling:
- 4,00 oz Cherry Extract (Bottling 5,0 mins)
- Estimate: 1,012 SG
- Carbonation: Bottle with 3,78 oz Corn Sugar
- Age beer for 28,00 days at 52,0 F

Thank you!

 

[D_Nyholm]

I can't help you with the recipe, except for the extract. I would add 1-2 ounces first, mix well, and taste. If you want more cherry flavor, add more, but I would not recommend all 4 ounces up front. The two times I have used extract, it was way too overpowering and almost chemical tasting.

If you have the ability to rack onto some frozen cherries, maybe 4 pounds might be the right amount to try.

 

[ChainPain]

If you have the ability to rack onto some frozen cherries, maybe 4 pounds might be the right amount to try.

That was my intention. That amount in the secondary.

Thanks.

 

[helibrewer]

I've done one of these. Drop all the dark extract and replace it with light, use specialty grains for the flavor and color. Consider using 6 pounds of Cherry Puree in the secondary instead of cherry extract, it can taste a bit like medicine sometimes. I also used 1 pound of unsweetened cocoa powder in the secondary.

 

[ChainPain]

I've done one of these. Drop all the dark extract and replace it with light, use specialty grains for the flavor and color. Consider using 6 pounds of Cherry Puree in the secondary instead of cherry extract, it can taste a bit like medicine sometimes. I also used 1 pound of unsweetened cocoa powder in the secondary.

Hi helibrewer.

Thanks for the reply.
My only "problem" is that I want to use an open can of DME that I've used in my first batch, so I've choosen a recipe were I could use it.