boingk
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Hey all - I just got a great Idea when reading through some posts and so on. A Vanilla Chilli Lager! Just picture it: The aroma of Tettnanger, the clean crisp finish of a good lager, the smoothness of a hint of vanilla, and the tingly excitement of chilli. By Zeus' hairy chest, it sounds like a cracker beer to me!
So...I was thinking of basing this one around a Dutch preium lager, or perhaps a German one. Something simple and extract/kit based. I've got some chilli flakes lying around [staple in my cooking], as well as Tettnanger hops and a few grams of Cascade. The rest is still on the cards. Thinking S-23 for the yeast.
Any ideas on the chilli and vanilla bean additions on this one? I want it just subtle enough on the vanilla that it doesn't sweeten the mix overpowerfully, but not too subtle that the uninitiated won't pick it up. Also, the chilli shouldnt come on too strong, but should have a bit of a dangerous tingle in the mouth, as well as a small amount of spice that may otherwise feel at home in a good Pilsner. Might sound ambitious, but I want to do it.
So...taking into account the above - any suggestions?
Cheers all - boingk
So...I was thinking of basing this one around a Dutch preium lager, or perhaps a German one. Something simple and extract/kit based. I've got some chilli flakes lying around [staple in my cooking], as well as Tettnanger hops and a few grams of Cascade. The rest is still on the cards. Thinking S-23 for the yeast.
Any ideas on the chilli and vanilla bean additions on this one? I want it just subtle enough on the vanilla that it doesn't sweeten the mix overpowerfully, but not too subtle that the uninitiated won't pick it up. Also, the chilli shouldnt come on too strong, but should have a bit of a dangerous tingle in the mouth, as well as a small amount of spice that may otherwise feel at home in a good Pilsner. Might sound ambitious, but I want to do it.
So...taking into account the above - any suggestions?
Cheers all - boingk