Experimental Beer Slim's Graham Cracker Ale 2.0

[highplains]

Anyone else try this recently? I brewed a slightly modified version about a week ago (less chocolate, crystal 20 for lighter color), just added the vanilla beans over the weekend, but didn't take a sample to taste since it is still fermenting. Based on the feedback from mprokop now I'm nervous......

 

[mprokop]

Yeah if it's still not good next time I try it, I'm either dumping it or adding some cold brew coffee as a last ditch effort to save it. I will say the sample I took before fermentation was awesome. tasted like graham crackers. all downhill from there though

 

[highplains]

I guess I'll find out when I rack it to secondary in another couple of weeks.....

 

[highplains]

I bottled this over the weekend, fantastic flavor! I cut back on the chocolate and the chocolate malt, so it has a color that almost matches the graham crackers I used (that's what I was going for). I think this is going to be a good one, we'll see when the bottles are conditioned and I can get a real taste!

 

[Rhamp17]

It has been awhile since this thread has been active but i am wondering why the 45 minute mash vs. 60 minute mash?