HollisBT
Well-Known Member
Hey all, I have a hopefully easy question about a grain bill for a session ale that I am wanting to brew... I am simply wondering whether there is any detriment to adding a lot of carapils to the mash.
My recipe at the moment has about 15% carapils in the overall grain bill, along with 15% wheat to build proteins for a more solid mouthfeel. I have no added crystal in the mash, although I think I would like to add some.
I have read that cara adds no additional sweetness, but is 15% just too much? Also, when used with 15% wheat am I building up a beer that will have issues producing too much foam? Should I reel some of that grain back, and think about using some lactose?
Thanks for any input!
My recipe at the moment has about 15% carapils in the overall grain bill, along with 15% wheat to build proteins for a more solid mouthfeel. I have no added crystal in the mash, although I think I would like to add some.
I have read that cara adds no additional sweetness, but is 15% just too much? Also, when used with 15% wheat am I building up a beer that will have issues producing too much foam? Should I reel some of that grain back, and think about using some lactose?
Thanks for any input!