Hey guys,
So I am looking to make a GF "maple beer" for 2 reasons:
1) I make maple syrup, and I have an abundance of syrup/sap, and buckets.
2) partially boiled down sap tastes amazing (think flat cream soda, except without artificial crap)
3) I have several GF friends/family members, who also dig stuff that has unusual natural local ingredients
Here is my idea. I plugged the following "recipe" into Brewersfriend (hops to be dealt with later)
Estimated O.G.: 1.055*
Estimated F.G. : 1.019
ABV: 4.73%
1 Gal - Maple Syrup:
(in reality this will be sap boiled down to an equivalent gravity, which will also be the brew water)
1 pound - Maltodextrin
(for mouthfeel/body)
(Now, could I just stop here? Or would it be really nasty without some adjuncts/grains):
Grains/other stuff (total guesses)
1.5 pound - flaked rice
8 oz - rice hulls
6 oz - Buckwheat Malt GF
Hops: TBD. I think I would go for IBU's of about 20-30 or so.
Also, I have A.G. Equipment and can mash. Will need more research and advice on how to mash or steep these grains that but want to figure out a viable recipe first!
Perhaps I should incorporate sorghum, or some other adjuncts/different amounts but I have been hesitant to do so because I have heard it can contribute a kind of odd sour flavor. Millet I might consider also!
Let me know your thoughts!
Cheers!
Wooden
So I am looking to make a GF "maple beer" for 2 reasons:
1) I make maple syrup, and I have an abundance of syrup/sap, and buckets.
2) partially boiled down sap tastes amazing (think flat cream soda, except without artificial crap)
3) I have several GF friends/family members, who also dig stuff that has unusual natural local ingredients
Here is my idea. I plugged the following "recipe" into Brewersfriend (hops to be dealt with later)
Estimated O.G.: 1.055*
Estimated F.G. : 1.019
ABV: 4.73%
1 Gal - Maple Syrup:
(in reality this will be sap boiled down to an equivalent gravity, which will also be the brew water)
1 pound - Maltodextrin
(for mouthfeel/body)
(Now, could I just stop here? Or would it be really nasty without some adjuncts/grains):
Grains/other stuff (total guesses)
1.5 pound - flaked rice
8 oz - rice hulls
6 oz - Buckwheat Malt GF
Hops: TBD. I think I would go for IBU's of about 20-30 or so.
Also, I have A.G. Equipment and can mash. Will need more research and advice on how to mash or steep these grains that but want to figure out a viable recipe first!
Perhaps I should incorporate sorghum, or some other adjuncts/different amounts but I have been hesitant to do so because I have heard it can contribute a kind of odd sour flavor. Millet I might consider also!
Let me know your thoughts!
Cheers!
Wooden
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