I'm a bit lost.
I've made 4 kits now, 2 requiring sugars or other fermentables to be added, 2 where they were already in the extract. So far, so good.
I'm now ready to move to the experimentation stage and start adding hop teas and perhaps steeped grains but I'm a bit confused by steeping grains.
From what I've read, it's a good idea and will add freshness to the beer kit, but what I don't understand is 1) how much grain I should be steeping and 2) if this replaces some of the fermentables I add? If it does, what does that mean for the kits with fermentables in the extract already? Extra ABV or shouldn't be done with these?
Not decided what to brew next, I fancy a Helles (I have a temp controlled fridge) and an Irish Red (assuming this one a better candidate for grain addition).
I've made 4 kits now, 2 requiring sugars or other fermentables to be added, 2 where they were already in the extract. So far, so good.
I'm now ready to move to the experimentation stage and start adding hop teas and perhaps steeped grains but I'm a bit confused by steeping grains.
From what I've read, it's a good idea and will add freshness to the beer kit, but what I don't understand is 1) how much grain I should be steeping and 2) if this replaces some of the fermentables I add? If it does, what does that mean for the kits with fermentables in the extract already? Extra ABV or shouldn't be done with these?
Not decided what to brew next, I fancy a Helles (I have a temp controlled fridge) and an Irish Red (assuming this one a better candidate for grain addition).
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