Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter?

[hammondc]

Mine is called Furious IPA. It is from Midwest brewing and was developed with the folks at Surly. I agree on the big grapefruit finish. The Lagunitas Holiday Ale is the same way. Like biting into a grapefruit. I'd like to add something to sweeten this one up a little. Any ideas?

[kaisersozei]

Originally Posted by hammondc

Mine is called Furious IPA. It is from Midwest brewing and was developed with the folks at Surly. I agree on the big grapefruit finish. The Lagunitas Holiday Ale is the same way. Like biting into a grapefruit. I'd like to add something to sweeten this one up a little. Any ideas?

Double the crystal malt, and split the Warrior infusion into 1/2oz for 60, 1/2oz for 45. That will cut down on the overall IBUs without affecting the hop flavor/aroma, and the crystal will give you additional sweetness. If you're really looking to change it up, you can also substitute the dry yeast that comes with the kit for something that's a bit less attenuative, which is going to leave more maltiness in the beer. Maybe White Labs #002 English Ale, instead of the #007 Dry English Ale it suggests.

[cobra03]

Ive been lurking around this tread for awhile. Ive been wanting to delve into home brewing and just found out by accident mind you that my wife bought me a start up home brewing kit for Christmas. Freakin sweet. love that woman!! I may be on here asking a few questions as im a newb to this. Looks like theres alot of pros on here to gain info from.

[cricky101]

Originally Posted by cobra03

Ive been lurking around this tread for awhile. Ive been wanting to delve into home brewing and just found out by accident mind you that my wife bought me a start up home brewing kit for Christmas. Freakin sweet. love that woman!! I may be on here asking a few questions as im a newb to this. Looks like theres alot of pros on here to gain info from.

Awesome! It's really a lot of fun.

I accidentally stumbled across the wort chiller my girlfriend got for me for Christmas. So now I want to wait to brew any more until after Christmas and I can use it!

[cobra03]

Originally Posted by cricky101

Awesome! It's really a lot of fun.

I accidentally stumbled across the wort chiller my girlfriend got for me for Christmas. So now I want to wait to brew any more until after Christmas and I can use it!

lol i was alerted to it when my wife got a letter from Mr.Beer. i dont think its a super fancy set up but that fine she went out on her own and got it which is awesome. Plus it seems pretty good to just get my feet wet and see if i want to slide farther down another slope.

[hammondc]

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Double the crystal malt, and split the Warrior infusion into 1/2oz for 60, 1/2oz for 45. That will cut down on the overall IBUs without affecting the hop flavor/aroma, and the crystal will give you additional sweetness. If you're really looking to change it up, you can also substitute the dry yeast that comes with the kit for something that's a bit less attenuative, which is going to leave more maltiness in the beer. Maybe White Labs #002 English Ale, instead of the #007 Dry English Ale it suggests.

Damn. You are like a mad scientist.

Which is the crystal malt? The Gold Extract (6lb), the Amber extract (3.3lb) or the bag o grains?

Also, here is the hop recipe
1oz each of Warrior, Amarillo and Citra for the boil
1oz each of Ahtanum, Amarillo and Citra for the dry hop after a week.

There is a homebrew store up the road if you think I should get something else to add in. I need a hop sack and sanitizer anyway.

[kaisersozei]

Originally Posted by hammondc

Damn. You are like a mad scientist.

Which is the crystal malt? The Gold Extract (6lb), the Amber extract (3.3lb) or the bag o grains?

Also, here is the hop recipe
1oz each of Warrior, Amarillo and Citra for the boil
1oz each of Ahtanum, Amarillo and Citra for the dry hop after a week.

There is a homebrew store up the road if you think I should get something else to add in. I need a hop sack and sanitizer anyway.

Hmm, I must have been looking at a different kit, I thought yours had 4oz of crystal? It would be in the bag of grains, so just pick up 4oz of crystal from your homebrew store. If they ask, get either the 40L or 60L (lovibond), that way it won't impact your color as much.