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(plans for the winter ale)
 
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* 1 oz Golding hops pellets
 
* 1 oz Golding hops pellets
 
* 1 oz Fuggle hops pellets
 
* 1 oz Fuggle hops pellets
* 1 tube White labs English Ale yeast
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* 1/2 tsp irish moss
* 1 tsp irish moss
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* yeast and trub from batch 3 (barley wine)
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* mulling spices
  
I'm going to look at what kinds of hops have a lower AA profile, but still a nice aromaThe extra pound of malt, and the slightly lower attenuating yeast should make this a little sweeter.  I'm debating trying an extra dark or chocolate malt, but those usually add a smoky flavor that I'm not overly fond of.  We'll see.  I still have plenty of time for this one.
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I've decided to try something suggested by the guys over at the brewing storeI'll start this batch when I rack the barley wine to secondary, then dump the wort into the primary without dumping or washing the stuff from the barley wine out.  I'm also going to break with my normal instincts and try some mulling spices to give it more of a holiday flavor.

Revision as of 12:27, 2 December 2009

I want to try to come up with something nice for the winter. Probably a little sweeter, a little rich, and with a little more kick than my other beers so far. Here's the idea:

  • 1 can (3.3 lbs) amber malt extract
  • 1 can (3.3 lbs) dark malt extract
  • 1 lbs amber dry malt extract
  • 1 oz Golding hops pellets
  • 1 oz Fuggle hops pellets
  • 1/2 tsp irish moss
  • yeast and trub from batch 3 (barley wine)
  • mulling spices

I've decided to try something suggested by the guys over at the brewing store. I'll start this batch when I rack the barley wine to secondary, then dump the wort into the primary without dumping or washing the stuff from the barley wine out. I'm also going to break with my normal instincts and try some mulling spices to give it more of a holiday flavor.