I agree with what you're saying here but theres always google. If you type what is IBU you'll have the answer in seconds. Sometimes peop,e retain knowledge better when they have to seek answers too right. Other than that you're right about keeping it simple for sure. :cheers:
MY ORIGINAL ATTEMPT. THIS ACTUALLY TURNED OUT GOOD - SMOOTH WITH A VERY SUBTLE PEPPERY SPICE.
Posted 18/11/18
Gday all,
First go at an extract black pepper and coriander beer with some steeped crystal grains 10L.
25g saaz @ 15min
25g saaz @ 10min.....BUT THEN
25g of cracked coriander seeds...
Ha ha grrr!
Like the espresso shots idea - came out a bit full on though ay? Nothing worse than an overpoweringly bitter beer.
I did a similar thing with a coffee porter but just added 2 teaspoons of coffee to primary. Turned out ok, as in, its more subtle than id like but thats why we...
Actually this time I put an extra 5g of crushed black pepper corns in because, surprisingly, the last brew it was barely noticeable.
Give it a run - I'd say if you didn't boil it for 5mins and the add to primary to allow it to ferment out and mellow you'd possibly be in trouble.
Gday all,
First go at an extract black pepper and coriander beer with some steeped crystal grains 10L.
25g saaz @ 15min
25g saaz @ 10min.....BUT THEN
25g of cracked coriander seeds and 25g of cracked black peppercorns chucked into the boil @ 5mins.
The relatively overpowering smell of...
Hi mate - I steep crystal grains for 30mins at 70c and then boil the resultant wort for another 30mins and do my hops editions into that (as opposed to boiling the LDME. By steeping a few hundred grams of specialty grains you add freshness and can alter the colour of your brew a bit as well -...
Totally understand the being tight bit - I got i to home brewing to save money not spend more ha ha.
Why a wheat kit? I've used the thomas coopers IPA kit with steeped crystal and a heap of low AA hops added as late editions (20 mins and less) and got pretty good results. I can't see what...
I'd certainly agree with this from ein stein. Steeps some specialty grains for a fresher flavour and if you're going to add so much dex (which I find kills head retention) add some carapils as well.
Experiment and have fun!