I found this recipie and am trying to convert it to a extract + specialty grain. I would to use fresh mint and would also like to add some espresso notes to it. That said, I have a few questions:
1) Are my conversions correct? My intended changes are green.
2) How would I add the espresso? Coarse grounds in primary? Brewed espresso in secondary? How much? I don't want it to be overwhelming, but I want it to be known it's there. Recomendations Please!
Here's what I have so far:
All-Grain - Andes Mint Chocolate Stout
Recipe Type: All Grain
Yeast: WLP004
Yeast Starter: None
Additional Yeast or Yeast Starter: None
Batch Size (Gallons): 5
Original Gravity: 1.060
Final Gravity: 1.016
IBU: 28
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Color: 37 SRM
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 14 days @ 68
Additional Fermentation: None
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): Kegged
Tasting Notes: See below.
8 lbs. Pale 2-Row (UK) OR
(7 LB Light LME) OR (5 LB light DME) (I know this is a bit high, but I am using the units sold by LHBS)
1 lb. Flaked Barley
0.5 lb. Carafa III
0.5 lb. Crystal 40
0.5 lb. Chocolate Malt
0.5 lbs. Rice Hulls
1.75 oz. East Kent Goldings (4.5% AA) 60 min.
WYEAST 1084 Irish Ale Yeast LHBS dosen't carry WLP004
4-5 oz. unsweetened cocoa powder (last 5 of the boil)
10 peppermint tea bags (make sure that the brand you use only contains peppermint leaves. Celestial Seasonings is good) added in the last 10 minutes of the boil.
You can optionally add additional tea bags as a "dry hop" of sorts. Some have had success
1) Are my conversions correct? My intended changes are green.
2) How would I add the espresso? Coarse grounds in primary? Brewed espresso in secondary? How much? I don't want it to be overwhelming, but I want it to be known it's there. Recomendations Please!
Here's what I have so far:
All-Grain - Andes Mint Chocolate Stout
Recipe Type: All Grain
Yeast: WLP004
Yeast Starter: None
Additional Yeast or Yeast Starter: None
Batch Size (Gallons): 5
Original Gravity: 1.060
Final Gravity: 1.016
IBU: 28
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Color: 37 SRM
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 14 days @ 68
Additional Fermentation: None
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): Kegged
Tasting Notes: See below.
8 lbs. Pale 2-Row (UK) OR
(7 LB Light LME) OR (5 LB light DME) (I know this is a bit high, but I am using the units sold by LHBS)
1 lb. Flaked Barley
0.5 lb. Carafa III
0.5 lb. Crystal 40
0.5 lb. Chocolate Malt
0.5 lbs. Rice Hulls
1.75 oz. East Kent Goldings (4.5% AA) 60 min.
WYEAST 1084 Irish Ale Yeast LHBS dosen't carry WLP004
4-5 oz. unsweetened cocoa powder (last 5 of the boil)
10 peppermint tea bags (make sure that the brand you use only contains peppermint leaves. Celestial Seasonings is good) added in the last 10 minutes of the boil.
You can optionally add additional tea bags as a "dry hop" of sorts. Some have had success