Interesting. Wish I had the ability to turn this into a Brulosophy style comparison. This is really an experiment using things I have on hand so no loss really if it doesn't work out. Maybe there will be two brew days for this beer.....
I had planned on bagging them and adding at about the last 1/2 hour of boil or so. There may have to be an addition in secondary. Time will tell I guess.
I'm with Trevor. Started buying my biggest use malts directly from a couple of maltsters close(ish) to me. Western MA/ NE CT/ Eastern NY has a few to choose from. Their prices are good, great compared to online ordering and paying shipping.
Like Passedpawn basically said, nearly impossible. Guessing you ferment in buckets or carboys? Make fridge space and when fermentation is done put whatever you use for fermentation in the fridge for a few days. Most of that yeast will drop and you'll be able to bottle a less yeasty beer. Just...
You can get around using the actual fruit and having to go through all those prep steps by using a puree or frozen. Puree being the better solution. I think Moretti offers cranberry puree.
Nice! This is right up my alley. Any thoughts on making it more savory than sweet? I had a rosemary saison from Lickinghole Creek a few years ago. More savory and on its own was not good. Paired with cheese it was amazing!
Today's brewday is (maybe) going to be a sweet potato brulee. Interested in hearing everyones experience using sweet potatoes to find out if what I plan will work.
Malt bill is potluck; Munich, crystal 80, biscuit. Hops are just what's on hand... probably Saaz. I plan to slice thin length wise...
For those of you within a reasonable distance of Brew And Wine Hobby in East Hartford, Please stop ordering online and buy from them if you can. They are literally on the edge of closing. If you're worried they might not have what you need you can call ahead and check. They recognize what...