Double oatmeal stout

[marnor]

Today a friend gave me a festa brew double oatmeal stout kit he wasn't going to make.he said it was expired so I went and got a packet of yeast and made it I added some yeast energizer O.G was 1.054 fermenting at 68. Heres hoping all goes well if it doesn't I'm only out $1.99 for the yeast and the 20 mins it took to sanitize and pour it in.What are your guys thoughts?


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[Trox]

It will probably be fine; maybe not as good as if it was fresh, but still drinkable.

 

[marnor]

So in turn would this kit not age as well if its already old before being bottled?


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[marnor]

The stout is bubbling pretty good and steady so it will be beer lol.


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[JimRausch]

So in turn would this kit not age as well if its already old before being bottled?


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No, once it's bottled it will age the same. But, if the ingredients were old and stale, there might be some off-flavors.

 

[marnor]

Well came home to a clogged airlock so had to hook a blowoff tube first time i had to use one so the stout must be working good to need one.


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[marnor]

I want to add chocolate What could/should i dry hop?


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[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Use Dutch Cocoa powder if you want to add chocoloate.

Usually stouts aren't dry hopped. I wouldn't go with anything citrusy if you do.

 

[marnor]

Yeah thanks I will try and find dutch cocoa powder. How much should I use ? when should I add it and how long should I leave it? Do I just dump it in or add it with water and pour it in?

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Mixing it with hot water first is best cause it tends to clump into balls.

I can't remember how much I used off hand. Probably 5 oz for 10g

 

[marnor]

Ok, so 5oz water with 10g cocoa? How many days should i leave it in or just put it in when I'm bottling?


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[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

I'd add the chocolate to the boil.

If you've already made your beer then you could add to the fermenter but I personally think the boil is best. Last beer I tried it in the mash as per a BYO article I read but I found it made the mash more viscous. I think they added to the mash in order to help avoid clumping or something, or perhaps less residue in the kettle but I'm going back tot he boil.

 

[marnor]

I added cocoa 2oz on friday not sure if it will be noticeable. How long should i leave it in for. I also want to prime with brown sugar whats a good amount?


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[marnor]

Today I bottled it used 2/3 cup dark brown sugar hope it all works out. Got 47 bottles mostly 450ml.tried it in hydrometer test tube taste ok should be drinkable for sure.


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[marnor]

I bought a few different stouts and tasted them with my CDOS.mine was my favourite because of the stronger dark flavours after taste smelt better too. Had head and creamier some had none.my chocolate stout had good bitterness compared with other chocolate stouts. I am very pleased with this oatmeal stout.


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