CaraRye question

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Good evening all. I am building a recipe and want use Cararye instead of Caramel 60 to get some of the rye flavor. I know that for wheat, oat, ryes you're supposed to add hulls for sparging.

My question is 2 fold. First quantity. My overall grain bill is 7 pounds DME, 4 pounds Maris Otter then I was debating between half pound or full pound of CaraRye, any input on that? Second question is do I need the hulls if I'm doing BIAB?

 

[Quaker]

CaraRye is not a good substitute for crystal 60 or in my mind to get a rye flavor. It has a very distinct flavor which I think is anise/licorice like. A half pound will be sufficient to be noticeable.

For BIAB you could be 100% rye and not require rice hulls.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Thanks for the help. I have enjoyed beers with CaraRye before ad wasn't sure about quantities. I'm gonna make a last minute decision on my next brew.

 

[Quaker]

Consider taking a bit of it and making a tea to taste it's specific flavor alone.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Great idea! I went with caramel 60 instead for now, but I will do that for my next IPA. When I have some more time I want to make many teas so I can taste various grains for future brews.

 

[Euphist]

Personally, I would sub out rye malt for some of the Marris Otter and/or DME. 1-2 lb depending on how much of the rye character you want.