Ernst-Haeckel
Well-Known Member
Recent topics have included wet-cob ale and meat beer. It got me thinking, SWMBO posed a challenge to me recently: make a Doritos beer. I'm all for it, I'll try anything as a 2.5 gallon batch, and I love Doritos and beer. I haven't found much on using chips in beer, so here are my preliminary thoughts:
1) Adding to the mash could be problematic. I am sure all the salt will screw up the mash chemistry. So maybe let the enzymes convert for a good 30 minutes, then add the Doritos to the mash.
2) Fat and oil in the primary is a big problem. But I may be able to strain a lot of it out, and leave some behind in the boil pot because it should float above the wort.
3) Skip the Doritos and just flavor it with a homemade seasoning concoction that is similar to Doritos. Although MSG is a major, and necessary, ingredient to truly replicate the flavor. Not sure how MSG will do in beer....
4) I'll probably go with a light malt on this one, Pilsner, Biscuit, maybe 1 lb of Victory or Vienna.
5) hops.... hoppy or not? I'm leaning APA hoppiness, but part of me says to keep it lightly hopped.
I would love some feedback!
1) Adding to the mash could be problematic. I am sure all the salt will screw up the mash chemistry. So maybe let the enzymes convert for a good 30 minutes, then add the Doritos to the mash.
2) Fat and oil in the primary is a big problem. But I may be able to strain a lot of it out, and leave some behind in the boil pot because it should float above the wort.
3) Skip the Doritos and just flavor it with a homemade seasoning concoction that is similar to Doritos. Although MSG is a major, and necessary, ingredient to truly replicate the flavor. Not sure how MSG will do in beer....
4) I'll probably go with a light malt on this one, Pilsner, Biscuit, maybe 1 lb of Victory or Vienna.
5) hops.... hoppy or not? I'm leaning APA hoppiness, but part of me says to keep it lightly hopped.
I would love some feedback!