Schwayzedizzle
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Ill be brewing this in a few days and pretty stoked! This will be my first stout and first time using UK yeast. I ordered wlp002 but given my lactose addition im afraid this will be too sweet for my taste.
My plan is to pitch a wlp002 starter, then let it get going a few days before pitching ~half a packet of us-05. This sems rational to me, are there any reasons I shouldent?
Also, any suggestions on my grain bill? Will this be too harsh?
Recipe (preliminary)
5lb 2 row
5lb marris otter
1 - 1.5lb flaked/steelcut oats
.5 lb crystal 40L
1 lb crystal 60L
1lb coffee malt
1lb pale chocolate malt
1lb black patent
1lb lactose
Light DME as needed for target gravity
Looking to collect 5.5 gal
Wlp002 + us-05
1oz challenger 60min
1oz kent goldi gs 60min
Secondary additions:
Cocoa nibs - they seem to be the consensus over a cocoa powder boil addition. I am concerned the nibs oil content vs powder would affect head retention though.
Vodka tincture with pastillo peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg. Will toss in liquid with solids in mesh bag.
Cold brew coffee (quality beans)
Ill be going out of town a few days after brewing so its gonna sit in primary about 4 weeks.
Any tips are appreciated!
My plan is to pitch a wlp002 starter, then let it get going a few days before pitching ~half a packet of us-05. This sems rational to me, are there any reasons I shouldent?
Also, any suggestions on my grain bill? Will this be too harsh?
Recipe (preliminary)
5lb 2 row
5lb marris otter
1 - 1.5lb flaked/steelcut oats
.5 lb crystal 40L
1 lb crystal 60L
1lb coffee malt
1lb pale chocolate malt
1lb black patent
1lb lactose
Light DME as needed for target gravity
Looking to collect 5.5 gal
Wlp002 + us-05
1oz challenger 60min
1oz kent goldi gs 60min
Secondary additions:
Cocoa nibs - they seem to be the consensus over a cocoa powder boil addition. I am concerned the nibs oil content vs powder would affect head retention though.
Vodka tincture with pastillo peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg. Will toss in liquid with solids in mesh bag.
Cold brew coffee (quality beans)
Ill be going out of town a few days after brewing so its gonna sit in primary about 4 weeks.
Any tips are appreciated!