Hi all, looking at making a super hopped up US style IPA (Racer 5, Hop Ottin, Pliny, etc). Normally for PAs and IPAs I like to use Maris Otter, but I am wondering if I should choose something different, more along the lines of US 2-row. Golden Promise perhaps? Hoping for a "lighter" malt base for the hops to shine through. Something like:
80-85% Pale malt
5 - 10% Wheat
3 -5% Light or Pale crystal
whatever is leftover with another specialty grain.
Any thoughts on the 2 row question will be greatly appreciated.
Also a bonus Q - I read an American recipe that had Caramel Pils in it...is this different to Carapils and if so, can I get it here? ( I shop at G&G)
Cheers all
80-85% Pale malt
5 - 10% Wheat
3 -5% Light or Pale crystal
whatever is leftover with another specialty grain.
Any thoughts on the 2 row question will be greatly appreciated.
Also a bonus Q - I read an American recipe that had Caramel Pils in it...is this different to Carapils and if so, can I get it here? ( I shop at G&G)
Cheers all