brown porter
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:57 am
by mtnbike brewer
I wanted a thicker, creamy foam on my brown porter so I was thinking about adding flaked oats in a small percentage. Does this fit within the style?
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:08 am
by Mylo
Not really, but who cares? You could also use a little bit of wheat malt, instead. 5-8% is not going to contribute much to the flavor - yet it will definately help with the head retention.
Mylo
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 1:05 pm
by mtnbike brewer
Normally I don't care. It is a very good beer. I want to enter my first competition. Just wondering if I would lose points in the brown porter category. It is only a half pound and oats contribute little flavor.
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:01 pm
by Dirk McLargeHuge
I say go for it. The taste will not be noticeable. What will they do? Take away your mash tun? Samples can be forwarded to my home address, thanks.
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:51 pm
by mtnbike brewer
I would prefer they take my HLT. I would like a new one.