Hello all. I am looking for some help with a grain bill for a hoppy red ale. I want something nice and malty to hold up to the hops and am also using this opportunity to use some specialty grains that I haven’t tried before. This is my starting point…any input would be greatly appreciated.
I Use The BJCP Guideliness As A Starting Place.BJCP 2008 Style Guidelines - Category 09. It Wouldent Hurt To Throw In Some Roasted Barley If You Want To Try A Bit More For Style. Looks Like A Fun Brew. Enjoy Yourself!
I know it hase nothing to do with an irish red ale but I find munich 10L gives a nice ruby color and great malty flavour without getting to thick and sweet like alot of specialty malts. just a thought.
I’m not seeing this as a hoppy beer. Looks very malty with just a bit of hop character in the background. Maybe cut back on the carared and melanoidin and boost the base malts and finishing hops a bit. Adding a touch of black malt will make up for the difference in color.