bjl110
Well-Known Member
Most of the time I don't use carapils at all, but I'm brewing BM's Centennial Blond, which calls for it. I'm probably going to use it as my beer I brew to take where BMC drinkers will be. I'll certainly be making at least 10G for my sis-in-law's wedding. The two times I made it in the past I used the carapils, but was thinking about eliminating it as it is a little more at the LHBS. Yes, we are talking change, but I also went AG recently and really only want to keep around 5-10 lbs of several specialty grains + base malt. And since I don't use it much, I'd just rather not buy it.
So, can I eliminate the carapils without much change? Should I add flaked wheat/wheat malt/flaked barley/whatever instead to compensate for the body/head retention (leaning towards wheat malt I think)? Or would those effect the clarity too much? Maybe just another pound of base for fermentables and mash slightly higher (I do want to keep the crisp finish though)? Thanks for the help!
So, can I eliminate the carapils without much change? Should I add flaked wheat/wheat malt/flaked barley/whatever instead to compensate for the body/head retention (leaning towards wheat malt I think)? Or would those effect the clarity too much? Maybe just another pound of base for fermentables and mash slightly higher (I do want to keep the crisp finish though)? Thanks for the help!