My brother in law had two Northern Brewer Extract kits of Irish Red. we brewed one, and it really didnt taste very good. Just kind of plain for our liking. He gave me the other complete kit and said to do whatever I wanted with it. not to waste anything, I was thinking of using the ingredients to make another beer style? Trouble is, I dont know much about what I can do with this kit..
I have a great fairly local HBS, but wanted to ask on HBT for any suggestions. I prefer American ales, IPA's, Pale ale etc. Typically something with way more hops than listed below. I can add or completely change the specialty grains rather easily, any thoughts on how to make a red IPA or whatever out of what i have below???? thanks
SPECIALTY GRAIN
-- 0.5 lbs Belgian Cara 8
-- 0.25 lbs Briess Special Roast
-- 0.125 lbs Belgian Biscuit
-- 0.125 lbs English Chocolate Malt
FERMENTABLES
-- 6 lbs Gold Malt syrup
HOPS & FLAVORINGS
-- 1 oz Willamette (60 min)
-- 1 oz US Goldings (30 min)
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also have some Citra, Fuggle and Cascade hops laying around, about an ounce of each.
I have a great fairly local HBS, but wanted to ask on HBT for any suggestions. I prefer American ales, IPA's, Pale ale etc. Typically something with way more hops than listed below. I can add or completely change the specialty grains rather easily, any thoughts on how to make a red IPA or whatever out of what i have below???? thanks
SPECIALTY GRAIN
-- 0.5 lbs Belgian Cara 8
-- 0.25 lbs Briess Special Roast
-- 0.125 lbs Belgian Biscuit
-- 0.125 lbs English Chocolate Malt
FERMENTABLES
-- 6 lbs Gold Malt syrup
HOPS & FLAVORINGS
-- 1 oz Willamette (60 min)
-- 1 oz US Goldings (30 min)
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also have some Citra, Fuggle and Cascade hops laying around, about an ounce of each.