Irish Red

[Mongoose40]

So I'm thinking about using the malts that I have collected as extras from my past batches to make an Irish red ale. I have enough Marris Otter, Crystal 60, and Aromatic malt to make a very basic one.

My question is, since this is kind of an economy-"use up the extras" type brew, is there anything that I could add that wouldn't make me drastically change my base? I've never made a red before. What kind of yeast should I use? Is high 60's good for fermenting temp?

 

[Qhrumphf]

I use Wyeast 1084 (Irish Ale) for my Irish Red and love it. I ferment it around 64. I also add 2-3 oz each of roasted barley and C120.

 

[Mongoose40]

Thanks, I actually do have some barley from the milk stout I just made. Maybe I'll throw some of that in there.

I have Northern Brewer hops, fuggle, styrian golding, and hallertau (spelling) at my disposal as well. Any of those sound good? Or should I spring for different hops?

 

[Qhrumphf]

I use fuggles and east kent goldings. I don't think the styrian goldings would be too bad. But ultimately that's a matter of taste.