Malt suggestion for SMASH ipa

[corycorycory09]

I'm going to make a pair of SMASH IPA's, one with Summit Hops and one with Crystal hops.

What do you recommend as a base malt?

 

[BrewerBrad82]

I really enjoy Maris Otter or Golden Promise. With those you will get a nice bready malt character. I find that just plain American 2-row leaves a bit to be desired in the flavor dept.

 

[iijakii]

Anything. I've done pilsner, mo, 2row, vienna. Love 'em all. I vote try it out and compare yourself.

 

[mrdauber64]

Golden Promise is my choice, my favorite base malt for IPA's.

 

[CA_Mouse]

Great Western American Pale Malt is nice. It is a 3L malt similar to British Pale Malt. If you mash a little lower and a little longer, it produces a nice color and lots of sugar. It will dry out a little more than standard 2-row will and the color will give a nice light golden hue. Plus it is cheaper than Marris Otter.

 

[dmtaylor]

German Vienna malt. It's simply the best for SMASHes.

 

[Kharnynb]

Vienna is my favourite for smash too, but i've had decent succes with M.O. as well, but M.O. is very expensive here.