wingnutbrew
Well-Known Member
First of I am very new to brewing; this is only my 5th attempt. I am leaning toward the decoction method mainly because my efficiency last time was around 60% and hoping for better results.
Here is my recipe (a Mod of Dark Night of the Soul by BrewPastor)
5 gallon batch
Est OG 1.135
90 min boil
20lb Irish Stout Malt
1lb Crystal Rye Malt
1lb Munton's Chocolate Malt
1lb Crisp Dark Crystal Malt
1lb Castle Special B Malt
.5 lb Flaked Oatmeal (maybe or maybe not, have some left over from last brew)
5 oz Columbus Hops 60min Boil
2nd Gen Scottish Ale Wyeast 1728 (Huge Starter)
I don't mind the extra work involved even if it only gives slight improvements. Probably going for a double decoction but have not ruled out a triple. I watched a Brewing TV episode where they even boiled the wort at the end and used it for mash out. I hope to plot out a decoction chart to follow later tonight when I get back home.
I would love to browse some more Decoction charts if anyone has a link that would be great. Other than please contribute any why's and why not's to this method for this beer.
I am brewing this batch for St. Patrick's Day 2014.
Here is my recipe (a Mod of Dark Night of the Soul by BrewPastor)
5 gallon batch
Est OG 1.135
90 min boil
20lb Irish Stout Malt
1lb Crystal Rye Malt
1lb Munton's Chocolate Malt
1lb Crisp Dark Crystal Malt
1lb Castle Special B Malt
.5 lb Flaked Oatmeal (maybe or maybe not, have some left over from last brew)
5 oz Columbus Hops 60min Boil
2nd Gen Scottish Ale Wyeast 1728 (Huge Starter)
I don't mind the extra work involved even if it only gives slight improvements. Probably going for a double decoction but have not ruled out a triple. I watched a Brewing TV episode where they even boiled the wort at the end and used it for mash out. I hope to plot out a decoction chart to follow later tonight when I get back home.
I would love to browse some more Decoction charts if anyone has a link that would be great. Other than please contribute any why's and why not's to this method for this beer.
I am brewing this batch for St. Patrick's Day 2014.