Hello, World! I'm relatively new to brewing, (I'm currently working on my third extract/specialty grain batch,) and am hoping to get some help modifying a kit I'll soon be brewing. It's an Irish Red from Midwest Supply, but it's relatively low gravity and subtly hopped. The ingredients are as follows:
6 lb Gold liquid malt extract
12 oz caramel 40L
2 oz special B
2 oz Roasted Barley specialty grains
1 oz Cascade hops
1 oz Fuggle hops
I'd like to up the OG to around 1.060, and IBUs to 60-70. (I love a good hoppy red.) So, what would you suggest I do to raise the gravity, and what hops/how many/at what point should I add them (bitter, flavor, aroma, dry hop)? I recognize that much of this is a matter of personal opinion, but I really need some suggestions.
Thanks!
6 lb Gold liquid malt extract
12 oz caramel 40L
2 oz special B
2 oz Roasted Barley specialty grains
1 oz Cascade hops
1 oz Fuggle hops
I'd like to up the OG to around 1.060, and IBUs to 60-70. (I love a good hoppy red.) So, what would you suggest I do to raise the gravity, and what hops/how many/at what point should I add them (bitter, flavor, aroma, dry hop)? I recognize that much of this is a matter of personal opinion, but I really need some suggestions.
Thanks!