Best malt for a SMaSH IPA? Help a noob

[bamcisman]

So i wanna do a smash ipa. One of my favorite beers is a smash with pilsner and mosaic (Yellow Rose). I'm a beginner, and have had some alcohol heat in my first two brews ( i think it's bc i fermented too warm, but who knows?) But i now have a mini fridge with an STC1000 and want to have a simple recipe and hopefully make a beer i can enjoy. Help a noob out! Thoughts?

 

[Jwin]

Pilsner and mosaic it is!

 

[ol-hazza]

Have a go playing with your mash temps/times to see if you can improve on what you have already made would be my suggestion.

 

[Kwitty]

One of my favorites is Maris Otter and Simco. I'm still tweaking my recipe but it turns out great every time. I like German Pilsner too but love Maris Otter! About 14 lbs of M.O. mashed at 154F. Simco 1oz at 60min and 20 min. Then 2oz at flame out. Then 1 / 2oz dry hop depending on your taste. And I use WLP001 US05 or Nottingham for yeast. All have worked for me. At least that's my favorite for a smash IPA. Good luck!

 

[enkamania]

Maris Otter and Citra

 

[ElJefeBrews]

Marris otter and nelson. Good stuff. Also made golden promise and styrian goldings with US-05 and again with t-58 and both were awesome, though not in the ipa range

 

[drainbamage]

Another vote for Maris Otter. It has a soft nutty flavor that regular 2-row doesn't have. Maybe paired with Amarillo?

 

[lurker18]

I just did 3 SMaSHes, Maris Otter and Calypso, Citra, and Deltla. By far the best would be the Calypso followed by the Citra. Delta is also very good, but a bit earthy for a SMaSH.

 

[Brew_Dude41]

MO and Amarillo has worked well for me.

 

[bamcisman]

Maris Otter it is! Thanks