Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Jalapeno Cream Ale

[cookstownbrewer]

This seems like a stupid question but do the Jalapeño's from the boil go into the fermenter or or are they pulled out prior?

Thanks, I'm looking forward to brewing this today.

 

[BLM]

This seems like a stupid question but do the Jalapeño's from the boil go into the fermenter or or are they pulled out prior?

Thanks, I'm looking forward to brewing this today.

they are pulled out prior like the hops

 

[cookstownbrewer]

they are pulled out prior like the hops

Awesome, Thanks for the reply!

The brew day went well. Threw in 4 Jalapeños but didn't feel a whole lotta burn when I tasted my gravity check. Going to throw in 3 more after the secondary and possibly add some of the vodka as well.

 

[Matteo57]

Subscribed. Will probably brew this next summer! Looks delicious!

 

[TacoBrew]

Brewed a 10 gallon batch following this recipe and although it calls for only jalapeno, screw it, I'm brewing the beer. I threw in 7 jalapeno, 2 manzano and a poblano; all roasted by my propane torch. This is one fantastic beer. The aroma and taste is subtle, but identifiable. The heat is something that sneaks up on you and by the time you finish a pint, your mouth is definitely a bit tingly. Definitely doing this again.

 

[snyklez]

Someone posted an extract conversion of this on page two (using the app) and it goes like this:

replace the grains using 5.0lbs Extra Light DME
.5lbs. Dextrine
.61lbs. table sugar

I that it? No corn or Vienna malt? Anyone else tried an extract version? I think it was beerphonic that posted an extract recipe they came up with but there wasn't an update. I'd love to do AG, just don't have the setup

 

[cookstownbrewer]

So I just cracked the first beer of this batch after about a week of bottle conditioning to check it and it's pretty good. I did add a bit of the tincture and can taste a bit of the vodka. Should I expect that to mellow a bit? It did add quite a bit of heat though. Wow!

 

[Nemleu]

So I just cracked the first beer of this batch after about a week of bottle conditioning to check it and it's pretty good. I did add a bit of the tincture and can taste a bit of the vodka. Should I expect that to mellow a bit? It did add quite a bit of heat though. Wow!

Give it sime time to get happy. I've made this beer twice and will make it again. It gets better with age if you can keep it in stock that long.

 

[snyklez]

Someone posted an extract conversion of this on page two (using the app) and it goes like this:

replace the grains using 5.0lbs Extra Light DME
.5lbs. Dextrine
.61lbs. table sugar

I that it? No corn or Vienna malt? Anyone else tried an extract version? I think it was beerphonic that posted an extract recipe they came up with but there wasn't an update. I'd love to do AG, just don't have the setup

Anyone got any advice?

 

[Herky21]

Anyone got any advice?

Well I'd say you can't really steep Vienna, corn or dextrine on their own. If you did a partial mash you could use all 3 and add a pound of 2 or 6 row to increase the diastatic power. Vienna is a base malt but I don't think it will be enough for the corn on its own.

 

[Beerphonic]

Reporting back. You can look at my original post on page 14 I believe.
The beer turned out great! Wonderful jalapeño smell and flavor without being overpowering. One of my favorite beers to date! I used 3 in the boil, 3 at the beginning of the secondary and 2 more with the vodka with a few days left in the fermentation process. My only gripe is there is no heat what so ever. Next time I will leave the seeds and core in a few of the jalapeños to add a kick. Also, I might modify the beer recipe a bit. Its not bad at all but could have a little more flavor and creaminess. Might be great on a nitro tap...
Enjoy!

 

[onthedot]

I have brewed this beer 3 times now.

The first time, I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out incredible! Not spicy, but very flavorful. I used 5 + 2 Jalapenos.

The second time, I followed the recipe to a T with one exception, I left the beer in secondary for a month. It turned out unbearably hot, had to dump the keg. I used 5 + 2 Jalapenos.

The third time, I followed the recipe to a T. It turned out somewhat hot, and lacking in the Jalapeno flavor. I used 4 + 1.5 Jalapenos.


How can I get more Jalapeno flavor and less heat? Anyone else get extreme variations on Jalapeno heat levels?

 

[flatfour64]

Yes, jalapenos will vary greatly with heat. This happens to me with my home made salsa. For me, some heat one time and more heat another is fine, but some like to complain about it. What you can do is de-seed one or two jalapenos to cut some of the heat and keep the flavor.

 

[np2011]

I've made this twice now, this version i did use a couple of serrano and a poblano in the secondary. Definitely spicier, but everyone loves this beer! Thanks for the recipe!

 

[twalte]

I just bought the ingredients to do 3 1-gallon batches. I have a high heat tolerance, so going to brew one exactly as described, one with serrano's in the secondary, and one with a habanero in the secondary.

Thanks for sharing...really looking forward to this one!!

 

[Socalsleeper]

Thank you for this recipe. I will be brewing this for the 3rd time. I like to throw 1 or 2 small habs in the secondary for some flavor (they don't seem to add much heat after the vodka.) This is the most requested beer I have ever brewed. Im doing 10 gallons this tim.

Thanks again!

 

[drjjunior]

This is my most requested beer from friends and family. It's very well balanced, which I believe is the key to brewing a good pepper beer. I've tried it with different styles but the cream ale base has always been the very best and will remain so. It has done well in the few competitions it was entered. Don't change the pepper type..No fiery habaneros...no serranos. If you want to use anchos, brew another style.

7.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row)
1.00 lb Corn, Flaked
1.00 lb Vienna Malt
0.50 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine
1.00 oz Cluster [7.0%] (60 min)
1.00 oz Liberty Leaf [4.3%] (25 min)
1.00 oz Liberty Leaf [4.3%] (15 min)
1.00 items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 5.0 min)
7.00 items Jalapeno pepper (Boil 15.0 min) see notes
Wyeast 1056 or a neutral dry yeast

Mash 150F-152F for 60 minutes

Notes

Slit, rinse & roast Jalapenos 20-30 minutes at 350F, slice and soak in Vodka overnight. Add 4 Jalapenos at 15 mins. Use left over Vodka for the hottest Bloody Mary you've ever had!. Add 2-3 more roasted jalapeno peppers to the secondary depending on how much pepper bite you prefer. Peppers vary from crop to crop so use 5-7 depending

What's the best corn to use? And how to prep it for this recipe? I am new at brewing

 

[Herky21]

What's the best corn to use? And how to prep it for this recipe? I am new at brewing

flaked corn is sold at HBS's (homebrew shops) or on brewing websites.

http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/flaked-maize.html

 

[drjjunior]

Thank you. I will be starting this on within the next couple weeks. I am excited for this one

 

[dilbert16588]

Finally got this made and fermenting now. I roasted 4 jalapeños but did not soak them in vodka before adding them to the boil. I plan on moving to a secondary in a couple days and splitting the batch in half. I'm going to add more jalapeños to the one so it'll have a bit more kick. Curious to note the difference and will update when ready to bottle.

 

[topshelf331]

Preheating the oven, cant wait. love pepper beers.

 

[Nemleu]

I have brewed this beer 3 times now.

The first time, I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out incredible! Not spicy, but very flavorful. I used 5 + 2 Jalapenos.

The second time, I followed the recipe to a T with one exception, I left the beer in secondary for a month. It turned out unbearably hot, had to dump the keg. I used 5 + 2 Jalapenos.

The third time, I followed the recipe to a T. It turned out somewhat hot, and lacking in the Jalapeno flavor. I used 4 + 1.5 Jalapenos.


How can I get more Jalapeno flavor and less heat? Anyone else get extreme variations on Jalapeno heat levels?

I've also made this wonderful brew three times, and will brew it again this weekend. Adding jalapenos to the secondary is a crap shoot. You can bite into one jalapeno and it tastes like a green pepper, another will knock your socks off. I've always made a tincture and added to taste at bottling or kegging. It’s the only way to take the guess work out of how hot or not the finished product will end up. I try to get the nose of cutting into fresh jalapenos. The initial flavor somewhat matches that aroma, then it finishes with a nice balancing act from the cream ale itself. Then the heat comes in the very late finish, making you want to reach for your next sip.

 

[snyklez]

Going to get the supplies today to make this as is, with the exception that I'm doing a 3 gallon batch. What kind of gravities were you all getting? It just seems like a small grain bill. Either way, I subscribed to this thread months ago so I could keep it till I got my equipment for all grain. This'll be my second all grain batch. Brewing this Saturday.

 

[snyklez]

Additionally, how long are you all keeping the peppers in the secondary? It looks like some have pulled them out after a few days.

 

[TacoBrew]

I just did my third batch yesterday and it smells fantastic. I don't do peppers in secondary, I like the subtle flavor and heat that is given by the boil addition. Though, I might split off a gallon or two to experiment with post fermentation additions.

 

[njporter]

just out of curiosity, why soak the peppers in vodka if your roasting and adding to the boil? also, have you ever tried adding some of the pepper vodka to the primary/secondary?

 

[njporter]

Someone posted an extract conversion of this on page two (using the app) and it goes like this:

replace the grains using 5.0lbs Extra Light DME
.5lbs. Dextrine
.61lbs. table sugar

I that it? No corn or Vienna malt? Anyone else tried an extract version? I think it was beerphonic that posted an extract recipe they came up with but there wasn't an update. I'd love to do AG, just don't have the setup

No, the extract versiosn would be
5pounds extra light or light DME
1.00 lb Corn, Flaked
1.00 lb Vienna Malt
1.00 oz Cluster [7.0%] (60 min)
1.00 oz Liberty Leaf [4.3%] (25 min)
1.00 oz Liberty Leaf [4.3%] (15 min)
1.00 items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 5.0 min)
7.00 items Jalapeno pepper (Boil 15.0 min) see notes
Wyeast 1056 or a neutral dry yeast

the DME has carapils in it, the vienna will self convert, and dont worry about steeping the corn

 

[snyklez]

Thanks njporter. I actually brewed this yesterday per recipe with the exception that I did a 3 gallon. It was my second all grain batch. I was wondering though how long the peppers are in the secondary? It seems some have only left them in there a few days.

 

[sharpi462]

Hey guys, I'm new to home brewing so I am primarily using kits to get comfortable. I really want to make tis brew, but want to do it right. That said, would the following kit for a cream ale be comparable to the one that you guys made ad an all grain?

6 pounds pale malt extract (lme)
1 oz willamette pellet hops
1 oz liberty pellet hops
8 oz lactose
Crushed steeping grains (1/2 lb caramel 40L malt, 1/4 lb victory malt)
Yeast

Thanks for any help you can gimme me!

 

[njporter]

dont add the lactose