Shred
Former Microbrewery Founder & Pro Brewer
I moved my Raspberry Wheat Champagne Ale into secondary this weekend... in case you're wondering what the hell kind of beer that is, I'll list the specs below.
Anyway - I tossed the 3 gallon batch into secondary with about 4 lbs of frozen raspberries (I want BIG raspberry... the object is to make a beer that my non-beer drinking parents will enjoy) and some pectic enzyme.
Wanting a nice bite to the beer without a big hop flavor, I've opted to use lactic acid at bottling. I know the stuff is super-potent, so I'm wondering what a good amount to add to my 3 gallons would be.
I was thinking in the half teaspoon range, but I'm basing this on virtually nothing. Suggestions are very welcome!
The specs:
3/4 lb Corn Sugar (for alcohol and lightening)
~2 Wheat DME
~1.5 lbs Pilsner DME
1 oz Hallertaurer (60 min)
.5 oz Crystal (15 min)
Wyeast #1010
Measured Original Gravity: 1.054 SG
SG (after primary): 1.010 SG
Estimated ABV (after fruit fermentation): 6.5 - 7.0 %
Oh - and I'm calling it "champagne ale" because I intend to do a heavy carb on this one, resembling a champagne carb.
Anyway - I tossed the 3 gallon batch into secondary with about 4 lbs of frozen raspberries (I want BIG raspberry... the object is to make a beer that my non-beer drinking parents will enjoy) and some pectic enzyme.
Wanting a nice bite to the beer without a big hop flavor, I've opted to use lactic acid at bottling. I know the stuff is super-potent, so I'm wondering what a good amount to add to my 3 gallons would be.
I was thinking in the half teaspoon range, but I'm basing this on virtually nothing. Suggestions are very welcome!
The specs:
3/4 lb Corn Sugar (for alcohol and lightening)
~2 Wheat DME
~1.5 lbs Pilsner DME
1 oz Hallertaurer (60 min)
.5 oz Crystal (15 min)
Wyeast #1010
Measured Original Gravity: 1.054 SG
SG (after primary): 1.010 SG
Estimated ABV (after fruit fermentation): 6.5 - 7.0 %
Oh - and I'm calling it "champagne ale" because I intend to do a heavy carb on this one, resembling a champagne carb.