Why not add the Sinamar earlier? I do it that way.
You would just want to make sure that you use the correct volume in the calculations.
I used to add Sinamar, as well as sugars, late in the boil because, well, “they” say to. (Never a good reason for anything.) I’ve started adding it all as the wort comes to a boil because it makes things simpler for me. I’ve noticed no difference doing it this way.
Right. So long as you use the right volume when dosing I can’t see it making a difference.
As I sit doing some liquid research (a rare cache of Rochefort 6 was discovered at my local Wegmans!), I am inclined to say that, at least in reference to Rochefort 6, 20 SRM may be a bit high.
It looks closer to Chimay Premiere, which is about 15 SRM.
Anyone else have an opinion on this?
More “research” tonight with a chalice of Rochefort 8. My local grocery stores all just received major restocks of Rochefort, Chimay, and Westmalle.
I,lol be curious to take a look at the color on the 8, as well as the 10 that’s in the fridge. I have a feeling BLAM may have overestimated the colors on these.
I think 15, 24, 32 may be more appropriate then 20, 32, 45 (6, 8, and 10 respectively).
What about the possibility that the color has changed since then? Last time I had a Rochefort it seemed lighter than I recalled.
Certainly.
The 8 I drank last night had a much less noticeable color difference as opposed to the 6 I drank Friday.
@Big Monk
I’ve got a Saison planned for Friday night, but the Roche 6 is next on my list. Are you interested in any of the details? If so, would you prefer that I post them here or start a new thread?
I would throw it right in here. I’ve structure the OP here to be a repository of the excruciating details and research so anything else in the thread is fair game.
Having had another 8 last week, the color is definitely lighter than I recall. Of course, memory is an inexact thing, but still…
Came across this the other day: 6 or Red Cap - Merchant du Vin
It states the OG of the 6 is 1.066, and the ABV is 7.5% (which would put the finishing gravity around 1.009).