subliminalurge
Well-Known Member
So I have this idea in my head. I want to have a brew day over Christmas with my brothers-in-law, and then bring it home and let it age out for most of the year, cutting off a few weeks to have it kegged, carbed, and ready to drink for the next Christmas.
I'm thinking an Imperial Stout, complete with oatmeal, lactose, and maybe even a hint of chocolate. (All three of us have been known to knock a few back every once in awhile, so the high gravity thing just feels appropriate..... And since this is going to be a winter event, a nice, heavy stout seems appropriate.)
I'm planning do drop a few bucks and buy a dedicated primary and a dedicated keg so that this one can age out properly.
Since the actual brew day will happen while I'm on the road, I need to keep this mostly extract or partial mash. I probably won't have my all grain equipment by then, and even if I did we won't have room in the vehicle to transport it that far once we have all our luggage in.
Any suggestions?
At the moment I'm thinking of starting with the "Imperial Stout" kit from Midwest, since I've always had great luck with their recipe kits, but I'd like to jazz it up a bit above and beyond. Not married to that plan, it's just my starting point.
Just throwing this out there. I'm open to any and all suggestions, ideas, etc...
I'm thinking an Imperial Stout, complete with oatmeal, lactose, and maybe even a hint of chocolate. (All three of us have been known to knock a few back every once in awhile, so the high gravity thing just feels appropriate..... And since this is going to be a winter event, a nice, heavy stout seems appropriate.)
I'm planning do drop a few bucks and buy a dedicated primary and a dedicated keg so that this one can age out properly.
Since the actual brew day will happen while I'm on the road, I need to keep this mostly extract or partial mash. I probably won't have my all grain equipment by then, and even if I did we won't have room in the vehicle to transport it that far once we have all our luggage in.
Any suggestions?
At the moment I'm thinking of starting with the "Imperial Stout" kit from Midwest, since I've always had great luck with their recipe kits, but I'd like to jazz it up a bit above and beyond. Not married to that plan, it's just my starting point.
Just throwing this out there. I'm open to any and all suggestions, ideas, etc...