Help with a stout recipe (where are ya Doc?)
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:31 am
by pvignola
OK guys, I have had some great homebrew stouts and have has some terrible one. The ones I didn't like were burnt tasting. I like roasty, but not burt. I understand there is a fine line between the two, and I would love to see a recipe that has a nice roasty flavor, but not burnt. My favorite was an Oatmeal stout my friend made but he can't find the recipe. I understand too much black patten could cause that burnt flavor. Any good non burt tasting stout recipes out there? Come on Doc I know you must have one!
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:58 am
by Lufah
I'll post a great sweet stout recipe in a bit. I gotta go make breakfast right now...
Travis
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:29 am
by Lufah
I haven't brewed this AG yet. The extract version of it is great tho. This is my conversion to AG. If you want the extract version let me know.
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BeerSmith Recipe Printout - www.beersmith.com
Recipe: Bad Paw Stout
Brewer: Travis
Asst Brewer:
Style: Sweet Stout
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (30.0) Very good the sweetness melowed alot.
Recipe Specifications
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Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Boil Size: 6.85 gal
Estimated OG: 1.077 SG
Estimated Color: 48.2 SRM
Estimated IBU: 27.0 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
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Amount Item Type % or IBU
11.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 67.7 %
2.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L (120.0 SRM) Grain 15.4 %
1.50 lb Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) Grain 9.2 %
1.25 lb Caramel Malt - 20L (Briess) (20.0 SRM) Grain 7.7 %
1.00 oz Northern Brewer [8.50%] (60 min) Hops 23.9 IBU
0.50 oz Fuggles [4.50%] (15 min) Hops 3.1 IBU
1.50 oz Fuggles [4.50%] (5 min) (Aroma Hop-SteepHops -
1 Pkgs Irish Ale (White Labs #WLP004) Yeast-Ale
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Medium Body, No Mash Out
Total Grain Weight: 16.25 lb
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Name Description Step Temp Step Time
Mash In Add 20.31 qt of water at 165.9 F 154.0 F 60 min
Notes:
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Travis
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:29 am
by pvignola
Thanks Travis! I though a stout had to contain roasted barley. Am I wrong on that? I haven't paid much attention to stouts in the past so my knowledge is limited.
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 10:48 am
by Lufah
The chocolate malt will give you a very dark colour without the burnt/roast taste. Keeps it very smooth. I have to make 10gal of this to hand out at christmas. My whole family loves it.
Travis
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:26 pm
by fulkrum78
Roasted barley is more in keeping with the traditional irish stout (think Guinness). Make whatever you like though
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:53 pm
by Dr Scott
I use Chocolate malt in my Oatmeal stout to get the color and flavor. I don't prefer the burnt/extra-roasty either.
I'll post my recipe for you when I get home. Though Travis' looks pretty tasty too. Pretty big beer Travis, I'll bet that'll keep you warm on those long winter nights!
Cheers,
Dr Scott
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:57 pm
by Lufah
I'll send you guys some after the holidays. I'm rebrewing that Vanilla Bourbon Porter also. Hell I'll just send a sampler in January.
Travis
[Edit: My ego might be recovered from last time by then.]