my most recent batch was an espresso oatmeal stout modeled after troegs oatmeal stout but with the espresso added. before that was a honey porter modeled after sam adams honey porter. best idea/style wins best answer. thanks and have fun!!!
2007-01-09 02:53:10 · 15 answers · asked by brad 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
espresso stout was very tasty...had a nice balance between the hop bitterness and the coffee and the malt...oh my was that good...perfect late autumn brew!!
2007-01-09 05:19:19 · update #1
and oh so smooth!!!
2007-01-09 05:19:53 · update #2
I know that lagers have to have cold process, but I think your girlfriend would like that or something not so hopped. Maybe some kind of red ale? Not sure...you should really ask HER!!
2007-01-09 11:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Callie ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like you've been on a dark beer kick, which is great - how about something new. One thing you probably should have mentioned is whether you are a stovetop (extract) brewer, partial mash brewer, or all-grain brewer. Darker styles lend themselves to extract brewing, because working with concentrated wort does caramelize the sugars to some extent - it's difficult to get a truly pale beer in extract brewing. I'd also stay away from lagers unless you have equipment to keep the fermenting beer cold and steady (i.e. an adjustable fridge for your carboy, or chilled conical).
How about a nice Irish Red ale? It's a challenging style, but not so challenging that good results are difficult. It's nice in the winter, lends itself to extract brewing, and fruit adjuncts work well in it. I did a cherry red not long ago that was spectacular. Good luck!
2007-01-09 05:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by Chef Noah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive tried to making a caramel apple beer. I wanted a beer that was somewhat fruity like an apple but had a nice caramel taste to it. It turned out fairly good, very high in alcohol. But I want to try it again, now that I know more about brewing. Im thinking of using a brown ale or porter style base and then adjusting the flavor.
2007-01-09 17:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by ynotfehc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with a Bock, or maybe a Scotch Ale. One of may favorites to make used to be a raspberry ale. Also used to make a pilsner w/ a hint of tequila - mmmm.
Your stout sounds fantastic. The Troegs Oatmeal is great, the thought of adding an espresso flavor to it is making me thirsty.
2007-01-09 05:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by jeepdrivr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about a black lager/schwarzbier? Think Sprecher's Black Bavarian, or Great Dane's Black Moravian.
We've been tossing the idea of using a different base liquid for brewing, particularly tea. This one could be a good candidate for brewing with a black tea.
Mmmm, Troegs Oatmeal Stout ...
2007-01-09 04:35:57 · answer #5 · answered by Squidly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it really is summer season time, i might want to pick a lighter beer, per chance an ale... even per chance red. i'm brewing an American Cream Ale from Brewers suitable and that i'm jazzing it up somewhat by way of including a mild little bit of honey. My own determination is to save the belgian tripel's and stouts (heavier beers with more effective alcohol) for the wintry climate.
2016-12-28 12:45:49 · answer #6 · answered by bhrkat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
was your last batch any good I'm not sure the best beer to brew is.
start with coopers lager mix in stead of 6 cups of sugar put in 3 cups 1 cup of honey 2 cups brown sugar or 1 cup black molasses's and 2 cups brown sugar. let it sit sealed for three weeks or until very clear ( just like you do for wine ) then bottle the usual way let it sit for another 3 weeks in a cool ( +70% ) dark place then enjoy warm or ice cold. i like this beer at room temp.
2007-01-09 03:28:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your are looking for something different, you should try making a barley wine. I made a elderberry barley wine & for added kick I used a bottle of molasses probably the most unusual yet delicious beer I have ever had
2007-01-09 06:01:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always been partial to Belgian Golden Ales. I haven't tried to make one yet, I've been sticking to the brown ales; they're not so easy to mess up. Why don't you make one and then send me a sample? I'll give you a best answer per bottle I receive...
2007-01-09 03:58:46 · answer #9 · answered by That Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a blackberry infused English ESB ?
I tried this and it came out great. (modeled after Stoudt's
Scarlett Lady) + 5 lbs blackberrys (crushed) added to primary fermenter.
2007-01-09 03:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by pheasant tail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋