Munich/Vienna in an IPA?

[z-bob]

I think 100% Vienna would make a fine IPA. Maybe add a *tiny* bit of Midnight Wheat or Carafa III or roasted barley to adjust the color.

 

[amcclai7]

I think 100% Vienna would make a fine IPA. Maybe add a *tiny* bit of Midnight Wheat or Carafa III or roasted barley to adjust the color.

I did a 100% Vienna IPA w/ Azzaca hops this summer and it turned out quite good.

 

[eagle23]

Sorry I'm bringing this back one more time.

I'm doing an AIPA and looking to use this malt bill:

2-Row: 12.7lbs (89%)
Munich 10L: 1.6lbs (11%)

I'm looking to make a very dry IPA, thats about 6 SRM. I'm looking to mash pretty low to make that happen. But will that much Munich make too pronounced of a malt flavor?

 

[mkeckjr]

My opinion is that 11% Munich in an otherwise all 2-row will not give you much sweetness/malt flavor. It will be a subtle effect. If you want to get the 6 SRM without any residual malt, you can use an ounce or so of Roast Barley, and just 2 row and adjunct (e.g. wheat) to ensure you won't get any sweetness at all.

 

[chicknwsl]

I add 8oz of Munich and 8oz of crystal/5 gal in all of my IPA recipe's. Kegs always go empty!