The_Brewzer
Well-Known Member
So I just recently got into all-grain brewing, and I probably need to go ahead and get some brewing software, but in the meantime I'm looking for some advice on a recipe. I got a great deal on some bulk grains, and with a impulsive buy of a couple lbs of Belma hops from HD at $5.25, I decided I needed to see how cheaply I can brew a drinkable beer. This is what I have so far:
8lbs pale 2-row at $.72/lb
.5lbs Crystal 40 at $1.15/b
2oz Belma at $.33/oz
Washed US-05 yeast (free)
For a total of $6.99 for 5 gallons.
I am thinking hop schedule of .5oz at 60min, .5oz at 15min, and 1oz at flameout.
Any ideas on this recipe? I am very open to suggestion. Is the half lb of Crystal too heavy? I want to give a little body as I imagine the 2-row won't contribute much in the way of body or flavor. I also have Vienna and Munich at the same cost, so those could be potential substitutes. Is 2 oz of Belma on this schedule likely to be very powerful? Should/can it be scaled back? I like hoppy beers too, but the ultimate goal of this is just to make a good, balanced beer as cheap as possible.
Thanks!
8lbs pale 2-row at $.72/lb
.5lbs Crystal 40 at $1.15/b
2oz Belma at $.33/oz
Washed US-05 yeast (free)
For a total of $6.99 for 5 gallons.
I am thinking hop schedule of .5oz at 60min, .5oz at 15min, and 1oz at flameout.
Any ideas on this recipe? I am very open to suggestion. Is the half lb of Crystal too heavy? I want to give a little body as I imagine the 2-row won't contribute much in the way of body or flavor. I also have Vienna and Munich at the same cost, so those could be potential substitutes. Is 2 oz of Belma on this schedule likely to be very powerful? Should/can it be scaled back? I like hoppy beers too, but the ultimate goal of this is just to make a good, balanced beer as cheap as possible.
Thanks!