BoozeMedic
Well-Known Member
Concept: a session ale with chamomile, based on "Sleepytime Tea" by Celestial Seasonings herbal tea.
I have trouble sleeping sometimes, and while alcohol doesn't exactly help with that, I like having a good "nightcap" before bedtime.
I'm not too worried about the malt grist. I'll probably follow an English style pale ale or IPA, but very sessionable (i.e. 3.5-4% abv).
Herb additions at whirlpool @170°F:
Chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, blackberry leaves, orange blossom, rose buds.
Maybe throw some L- theanine, GABA, and/or CBD isolate in if I can figure out how to dissolve it.
Question: what hops should I add? I'm thinking herbal and floral-- no citrus or grapefruit or pine. Opinions?
Also, suggestions for yeast-- London Ale III? Kölsch?
Thanks!
I have trouble sleeping sometimes, and while alcohol doesn't exactly help with that, I like having a good "nightcap" before bedtime.
I'm not too worried about the malt grist. I'll probably follow an English style pale ale or IPA, but very sessionable (i.e. 3.5-4% abv).
Herb additions at whirlpool @170°F:
Chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, blackberry leaves, orange blossom, rose buds.
Maybe throw some L- theanine, GABA, and/or CBD isolate in if I can figure out how to dissolve it.
Question: what hops should I add? I'm thinking herbal and floral-- no citrus or grapefruit or pine. Opinions?
Also, suggestions for yeast-- London Ale III? Kölsch?
Thanks!