Loving Marris Otter - Yum!!!

[Miraculix]

You guys that are experiencing increased head retention with the cara malts, do you do a higher temperature step when mashing?

Edit: for those who didn't answer about that subject yet...

 

[JAReeves]

I use MO exclusively for my base malt, sometimes Pilsner for actual Pilsners tho. I add in a bit of C40, Victory, Amber, and CaraPils for body and additional flavor. It really lets hops shine and gives some background flavors in between.

 

[HM-2]

You guys that are experiencing increased head retention with the cara malts, do you do a higher temperature step when mashing?

Edit: for those who didn't answer about that subject yet...

Yes, usually. I do a 75°C mash out on pretty much all my beers.

 

[Kickass]

MO is one of my top two malts. Vienna being the other. Both are fantastic

 

[Willy]

Yes, usually. I do a 75°C mash out on pretty much all my beers.

Same... Always mash out at 170°F for 10 min. Also found that if I could crash at 3-5°F per day (down to 33-35°F) I get much better head retention and legs.

 

[Miraculix]

Same... Always mash out at 170°F for 10 min. Also found that if I could crash at 3-5°F per day (down to 33-35°F) I get much better head retention and legs.

I think that something has to drop out that decreases head. I've witnessed this many times before, that after a given time in the bottle, the head increases. The colder the beer, the quicker the improvement?

 

[Willy]

It's easy for me because I live in the UK but I use 50:50 maris otter and golden promise in every brew I make that uses pale malt.

Just ordered some golden promise to give it a whirl. Is it better in smaller doses or can you use it as a single malt mash? No experience here and would really appreciate any guidance on golden promise.

 

[Kris.J]

Just ordered some golden promise to give it a whirl. Is it better in smaller doses or can you use it as a single malt mash? No experience here and would really appreciate any guidance on golden promise.

Yes you can most definitely use 100% GP. I make a 5 gallon SMaSH with 14# of Golden Promise, 6 oz total of Nectaron hops, fermented hot at 95F with Omega Hornindal Kveik - OYL-091.
It is wonderful.

 

[Willy]

Yes you can most definitely use 100% GP. I make a 5 gallon SMaSH with 14# of Golden Promise, 6 oz total of Nectaron hops, fermented hot at 95F with Omega Hornindal Kveik - OYL-091.
It is wonderful.

Thanks. I thought so but was just guessing.

 

[Kris.J]

Thanks. I thought so but was just guessing.

You're welcome!

 

[Drinking Sensibly]

Just ordered some golden promise to give it a whirl. Is it better in smaller doses or can you use it as a single malt mash? No experience here and would really appreciate any guidance on golden promise.

https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/simpsons-finest-pale-ale-golden-promise/?v=79cba1185463

 

[Kris.J]

https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/simpsons-finest-pale-ale-golden-promise/?v=79cba1185463

Hot DAMN! Did the math, 1.54 USD per pound. Best I've spent on it is ~ 2.50 USD when purchasing a 55# sack.

Nice to be on the same island where it is grown!

 

[Drinking Sensibly]

Includes tax, which I understand isnt necessarily the case in US. Malt Miller are pretty pricey too (not intended as a criticism, they're value for money - freshness, packaging). I paid £2.30/Kg, rather than their £2.64. By my calculations $1.33/lb

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

Includes tax, which I understand isnt necessarily the case in US. Malt Miller are pretty pricey too (not intended as a criticism, they're value for money - freshness, packaging). I paid £2.30/Kg, rather than their £2.64. By my calculations $1.33/lb

here shipping is the issue

 

[Drinking Sensibly]

here shipping is the issue

I feel your pain. I live in Scottish Islands so it is for me as well. Most of the suppliers send to the mainland without charge if you spend enough (£65/£100, depending on supplier & delivery company) but the same parcel would cost me £15 - £20 for delivery, which adds quite a bit to the cost/Kg of malt, for example.

 

[Steveruch]

Just ordered some golden promise to give it a whirl. Is it better in smaller doses or can you use it as a single malt mash? No experience here and would really appreciate any guidance on golden promise.

100% G P to 1.080 or so, goldings hops 20 IBUs, and Scottish yeast makes a great wee heavy.

 

[Steveruch]

100% G P to 1.080 or so, goldings hops 20 IBUs, and Scottish yeast makes a great wee heavy.

Maybe a touch of roast barley for color adjustment.

 

[DBhomebrew]

Traquair House (98% base, 2% roast) is 1.070 and 30IBU. I wouldn't want a strong Scotch ale balanced any sweeter than that.