I recently switched from extract to all grain because I felt like all my beers tasted the same. Now I'm a few batches in and I'm still tasting the same flavors that I was trying to get away from (even with different yeasts).
I feel like it has to be my lack of knowledge so I'm thinking a smash will help me learn.
Most of the extract kits I did used NB Gold or Pilsen. I'm kind of tired of cascade hops, & pale ales at the moment.
Can anyone toss out a couple of smash ideas to help me out?
My usual preference is abv under 6 (generally 4 - 5-ish), have had more reds/ambers that I didn't like than ones I did, but am not opposed as this is a learning experience. I do like dark beers but never liked any I've made in the past.
I feel like it has to be my lack of knowledge so I'm thinking a smash will help me learn.
Most of the extract kits I did used NB Gold or Pilsen. I'm kind of tired of cascade hops, & pale ales at the moment.
Can anyone toss out a couple of smash ideas to help me out?
My usual preference is abv under 6 (generally 4 - 5-ish), have had more reds/ambers that I didn't like than ones I did, but am not opposed as this is a learning experience. I do like dark beers but never liked any I've made in the past.