Single Malt and Single Hop

[Aspera]

Sounds good to me. I've done close to the same thing in the Styrian Stunner.

Except I used Maris Otter and Stryian Glondings. Came out fantastic


Ender
-I'm smelling a lotta IF comming offa this plan-

This is my favorite way to make an ale. I will often dry hop it with fuggles or styrian goldings.

 

[Orfy]

Might do something similar for my next batch, although, I only have UK 2-Row and I think it may be a little bland by itself. Maybe a decoction, probably only to mash out, could give it a little more?

I was sorely tempted to decote with the last batch I did but I really want to continue to brew with this base wort so I can learn how it tastes in different circumstances.

My next brew could well be the MOFU 1045 25 wort but I will decote and see how it adds to it.

 

[denimglen]

I've just written up the recipe for my SMaSH brew that I'll do within the next few days - UK Pale and Pacific Jade, 1.047 21 IBU.

I was thinking of decocting but then decided to leave it and decoct on the next one if it lacks in the malt area. Hopefully it still makes a good, easy drinking blonde.

 

[yellow70cooper]

I changed from my original intention just a bit. I used 12 pounds of us 2 row and just over 3 oz of hops at 90, 20, and 2 minutes respectively. My OG came out at 1.050 and it is eagerly bubbling away as we speak. 90 minute boils in North Dakota in the winter should be out lawed we will be calling this one frozen for the cause.

 

[Orfy]

I'd like if if brewers could list the SMaSH brews they've done and if the combination worked.
Is there a SMaSH wiki article? If not I'll make one with some input.

 

[Danek]

I'd like if if brewers could list the SMaSH brews they've done and if the combination worked.
Is there a SMaSH wiki article? If not I'll make one with some input.

Nice idea. I think Chriso set up the SMaSH group on here, and there are combinations people have tried listed on there - I'll see if I can find a direct link to it...

Here ya go: http://groups.homebrewtalk.com/SMaSH_Enthusiasts

I'm dry-hopping both my Amarillo + Vienna pale ale and IPA today. I can't wait to see how they turn out.

 

[LayMeister]

I've been working a Paulaner Salvator clone recipe and it looks like I am headed towards a SMaSH brew later today. I am planning on using about 16 lbs of Munich (5.5 gallons/ 21 L) and was thinking about a Decoction mash schedule. In the interest of simplicity, I am considering a single infusion instead. Anyone have a recommendation on temperature. I was thinking 152-154F (67-68C) for 90 minutes. May even try the Brew In Bag thing to keep it really simple. Will have to adjust grain bill up a little to account for reduced efficiency since I usually fly sparge.

Paul

 

[acepilot]

I found a very tasty grain (taste tested by eating some kernels)...
Warminster Maris Otter...can be ordered from
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewi...lts/warminster-floor-malted-marris-otter.html
I made some specialty grain with it by taking 1/2 pound, soaking it in water for 1 hour and then baking it in a large glass pan in the oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees. At about 55 minutes, they started popping like popcorn, so you may want to cover the pan with foil for the last 15 minutes or so to keep them from ending up on the bottom of the oven.
Making up a 4 gallon (pre-boil) batch using 4.5 pounds of the Warminster as bought, 0.5 pound of the oven toasted Warminster and 1 Oz. East Kent Goldings for 60 minutes. East Kent Goldings are my favorite English hop...Wyeast 1968, 7 days at 68 degrees.


Ace

 

[acepilot]

Orfy, I'm very interested to hear how it tastes. I'm brewing tonight and not sure what too brew.(either an English IPA, an oatmeal stout, or a single malt single hop beer.) My decision rests on the outcome of your tasting today.(no pressure)

If I brew the "SMaSH" I'll be using Canadian two row and I'm not sure what hops. Let me know if it'll be a waste of time or if there's anything I should be doing to make it tasty.

Enjoy your tasting!

Try Canadian 2 row with some Chinook hops. Very grapefruity and very tasty!

Ace

 

[Poobah58]

Try Canadian 2 row with some Chinook hops. Very grapefruity and very tasty!
Ace

Huh? I don't get one iota of grapefruit from Chinook.

 

[acepilot]

Huh? I don't get one iota of grapefruit from Chinook.

Try using 3.25 Oz. in a 5 gallon batch.
1.25 Oz @ 60 min
1 Oz. @ 30 min
1 Oz. @ flameout

http://www.byo.com/resources/hops

 

[OLDBREW]

I've been threatening to do it for I while.
Today is the Day.
A single malt and a single hop for a Single malt beer.
Marris Otter and Fuggles. What else.:rockin:The best combination ever.
I think I'll go for a 4% medium temp mash with balance bitterness.


I'm considering making my next 3 batches like this one at 4% one at 5% and one at over 6%.
I want to get back to basics (not that I've strayed far) to enable me to get my technique honed.

your pushing those combos to the extreme, don't you think

That combo is like homemade hot apple pie with a nice scoop of all natural vanilla ice cream

 

[Poobah58]

Try using 3.25 Oz. in a 5 gallon batch.
1.25 Oz @ 60 min
1 Oz. @ 30 min
1 Oz. @ flameout
http://www.byo.com/resources/hops

Sorry, I've used 6oz in an IPA and still no grapefruit! Piney and/or spicy maybe but no grapefruit...

 

[CPooley4]

I went with this idea today.

2 Row Pale Malt with Cascade hops. Everything went very smoothly. Kind of nice having such a simple approach on brewday. Should be a nice pale ale when it's all said and done. I'm thinking of splitting the batch after 3 weeks in primary. Would be dry hopping both, but am considering adding honey to the secondary as well. Would split the batch to see the difference with/without honey.

cp

 

[tbizzle88]

Nice idea. I think Chriso set up the SMaSH group on here, and there are combinations people have tried listed on there - I'll see if I can find a direct link to it...

Here ya go: http://groups.homebrewtalk.com/SMaSH_Enthusiasts

Did the location of this group change? When I click on the link, google says there is no page.

I bought some American Pale Ale malt and some UK Fuggles and I am gonna give it a whirl but I wanted to see if anyone had any luck with that combo, or if there are any others I want to give a shot next time.