L LIONS_FAN2539 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 5, 2007 Messages 125 Reaction score 2 Apr 28, 2007 #1 trying some lighter styles for different reasons. been using corn syrup and honey to make it big. whats the best way to make a big, light ale ?
trying some lighter styles for different reasons. been using corn syrup and honey to make it big. whats the best way to make a big, light ale ?
T Trappist Artist Well-Known Member Joined Jul 4, 2006 Messages 113 Reaction score 0 Apr 28, 2007 #2 You could use rice as well...
Denny's Evil Concoctions Grande Megalomaniac Lifetime Supporter Joined Oct 20, 2005 Messages 7,732 Reaction score 76 Location Nanaimo, BC Apr 28, 2007 #3 Extract I take it? Use more light extract and an high attenuating yeast. Maybe some corn sugar but not to much. AG.. then pils malt and mash at say 148F. What % are you thinking of?
Extract I take it? Use more light extract and an high attenuating yeast. Maybe some corn sugar but not to much. AG.. then pils malt and mash at say 148F. What % are you thinking of?
OP OP L LIONS_FAN2539 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 5, 2007 Messages 125 Reaction score 2 Apr 28, 2007 #4 not sure about the rice thing...can u explain heres my recipe 9 lbs lme 12 oz honey 32 oz corn syrup / via krogers(listed NO vanilla) 1oz brewers gold 1 oz centenial 1 lb cara foam 10 gallons/2 ale pales just moved to secondary looks/smells great
not sure about the rice thing...can u explain heres my recipe 9 lbs lme 12 oz honey 32 oz corn syrup / via krogers(listed NO vanilla) 1oz brewers gold 1 oz centenial 1 lb cara foam 10 gallons/2 ale pales just moved to secondary looks/smells great
OP OP L LIONS_FAN2539 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 5, 2007 Messages 125 Reaction score 2 Apr 28, 2007 #5 im thinking 5-6
Denny's Evil Concoctions Grande Megalomaniac Lifetime Supporter Joined Oct 20, 2005 Messages 7,732 Reaction score 76 Location Nanaimo, BC Apr 28, 2007 #6 Just use more LME, unless you want a dryer tasting beer.
F fatboy570 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 3, 2006 Messages 94 Reaction score 0 May 1, 2007 #7 You might try 7.5 lb DME, ditch the corn syrup, and use 1-3 lbs honey