Special Roast in Dark mild recipe?

[jeeppilot]

I’m putting together a dark mild recipe and would like feedback on the recipe as a whole, but especially my use of special roast. Haven’t seen it before in other recipes and I’m not sure if the heavy biscuit/sourdough will work with this. Looking for some added complexity to a rather, well you know, mild beer. Please begin...

5 lb Ashburne Mild. 65%
1 lb Golden Promise. 13%
12 oz. Crystal 50/60. 10%
8 oz. Pale chocolate. 6.5%
6 oz. Special Roast. 5%
2 oz. Midnight Wheat. 1.5%

.3 oz. Challenger @ 60 min
.3 oz. Progress @ 30 min

Wyeast 1968 London ESB

Mash at 154 for 60 minuets, 90 minute boil.
Ferment at 68F.

 

[Steveruch]

I’m putting together a dark mild recipe and would like feedback on the recipe as a whole, but especially my use of special roast. Haven’t seen it before in other recipes and I’m not sure if the heavy biscuit/sourdough will work with this. Looking for some added complexity to a rather, well you know, mild beer. Please begin...

5 lb Ashburne Mild. 65%
1 lb Golden Promise. 13%
12 oz. Crystal 50/60. 10%
8 oz. Pale chocolate. 6.5%
6 oz. Special Roast. 5%
2 oz. Midnight Wheat. 1.5%

.3 oz. Challenger @ 60 min
.3 oz. Progress @ 30 min

Wyeast 1968 London ESB

Mash at 154 for 60 minuets, 90 minute boil.
Ferment at 68F.

Looks good to me, you want some complexity in the grain bill when brewing a mild. Doing a 90 minute boil is not necessary, 60 or even 45 would work fine.

 

[waldoar15]

I use special roast in my ESB. Not too much, 1/4-1/2 lb. You'll have to find the right amount for your own tastes. I'd lean towards the lesser amount in a mild. I like it as long as it's not overdone.

 

[jeeppilot]

I use special roast in my ESB. Not too much, 1/4-1/2 lb. You'll have to find the right amount for your own tastes. I'd lean towards the lesser amount in a mild. I like it as long as it's not overdone.

I think my amount was my biggest concern. I know it can be a strong flavor, so I know the amount is critical. 5% should be okay, right? I mean for just a slightly noticeable flavor?

 

[waldoar15]

I think my amount was my biggest concern. I know it can be a strong flavor, so I know the amount is critical. 5% should be okay, right? I mean for just a slightly noticeable flavor?

IDK, I'm at less than 5% in my ESB. It works for me but everyone has their own tastes with regards to such things.

 

[domdom]

should work. if you go any higher you will get the more distinct sourdough bread quality.

 

[MVKTR2]

I think 6 oz is perfect. I'm a big fan of victory and special roast in a number of beers. Special roast works great in milds and browns.

 

[jeeppilot]

Great, thanks for the input everyone. I’m still very much a rookie at building my own recipes so this is really helpful. Cheers!