RobbieOByrne
Well-Known Member
Recently got a deal on two Extract Kits. One was BB Milk Stout Extract Kit. I was hoping some of you with some experience and a few of you Old School Brewers (OSB) would offer advice and in-depth reasons why I should or shouldn't use a part of a recipe.
Original Recipe Ingredients
FERMENTABLES
3.3 Ib. Special Dark LME
3.3 Ib. Light LME
.5 Ib. Lactose
.5 Ib. Maltodextrin
Specialty Grains
8oz. Caramel 120L
4oz. Roasted Barley
4oz. Dark Chocolate
Hops
.5oz Magnum
.5oz Cluster
Yeast
1 Sachet
Times
- 20 min Grain Steep
- Start add all LME, Lactose, Maltodestrin, Magnum Hops.
- last 10 min add Cluster Hops.
ABV 5.5-6 abv
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My goals
- Deeper more pronounced flavor
- kick it up a notch on the ABV
- Maintain hops bitterness level
My ideas and questions
- Double the Chocolate.
Q. Why the is chocolate always dark chocolate?
- Add a bit of vanilla, I believe it will increase the "milk" part of the flavor.
- Add organic brown sugar and/or honey and/or 3.3 Ib LME.
@. What kind of flavor profile will I be looking at for each?
- What else would you recommend?
Thanks for all the advice and information.
Original Recipe Ingredients
FERMENTABLES
3.3 Ib. Special Dark LME
3.3 Ib. Light LME
.5 Ib. Lactose
.5 Ib. Maltodextrin
Specialty Grains
8oz. Caramel 120L
4oz. Roasted Barley
4oz. Dark Chocolate
Hops
.5oz Magnum
.5oz Cluster
Yeast
1 Sachet
Times
- 20 min Grain Steep
- Start add all LME, Lactose, Maltodestrin, Magnum Hops.
- last 10 min add Cluster Hops.
ABV 5.5-6 abv
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
My goals
- Deeper more pronounced flavor
- kick it up a notch on the ABV
- Maintain hops bitterness level
My ideas and questions
- Double the Chocolate.
Q. Why the is chocolate always dark chocolate?
- Add a bit of vanilla, I believe it will increase the "milk" part of the flavor.
- Add organic brown sugar and/or honey and/or 3.3 Ib LME.
@. What kind of flavor profile will I be looking at for each?
- What else would you recommend?
Thanks for all the advice and information.