Hey everyone. I'm looking for suggestions on which specialty grains I might include in a light ale. And when I say light, I mean 5% abv and anything light amber or lower SRM. I want just enough to add a touch of complexity and make it interesting. I'm using domestic 2 Row base malt and fermenting with Wyeast 1010. I've done this with grain bills that include 7% Vienna and 3% Victory, but I want to mix it up this time. I'm using kölsch/altbier as a reference point, but I'm not restricting myself to the style. Light and refreshing with a little pizazz is what I'm after.
I have the following specialty malts on hand, grouped approximately by type:
Rolled oats, flaked barley.
Rye
Crystal (30, 40, 60, 80, 120).
Victory, brown.
Vienna, Munich 15, honey malt, aromatic, melanoidin.
Pale chocolate malt, chocolate, black patent, roasted barley.
Lightly peated smoked malt.
All ideas welcome and appreciated!
I have the following specialty malts on hand, grouped approximately by type:
Rolled oats, flaked barley.
Rye
Crystal (30, 40, 60, 80, 120).
Victory, brown.
Vienna, Munich 15, honey malt, aromatic, melanoidin.
Pale chocolate malt, chocolate, black patent, roasted barley.
Lightly peated smoked malt.
All ideas welcome and appreciated!
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