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[djinkc]

Are there any commercial examples of peated beer LD can try ?This has made some bad memories resurface of some stuff I've tasted a few years ago. Actually, it tastes worse than anyone has described so far

[earthtone]

Sounds like a good experiment Brian! Let me know when you need a hand sampling....Steve told me you were brewing on sunday - I saw your blue clone recipe sitting behind the counter - and that I should stop by but I am moving at the start of next week so I think I should stay home and clean the old place this weekend. Maybe when you brew this smoky one we can get together!

[japh]

I used 2 oz of peat smoked grain in my wee heavy. It's a beer that I have to be in the mood for, but it's not horrible like many people seem to think it would be.

[Mya]

Are there any commercial examples of peated beer LD can try ?This has made some bad memories resurface of some stuff I've tasted a few years ago. Actually, it tastes worse than anyone has described so far

my impression of Peated Malted is "lionel electric train transformer" tastes, like the smell of an electric transformer. blech

[dondewey]

If you like Islay Scotches, a little peated malt might be ok in your beer. With out a doubt is at least an order of magnitude stronger than smoked malt. You can easily make an enjoyable beer out of 100% smoked malt, but I don't think many could choke down one made from 100% peated malt. That being said, how else would they have kilned the malt for beer where there were no freaking trees and before coke/coal was used? Did they just not brew beer or only use imported malt?

[dmtaylor]

I'll never use peated malt again. It's overwhelming. Even just 1 ounce was a little too much for me.That said, I don't think it would be a terrible thing if you limited yourself to 0.25 oz, or 0.5 oz absolute maximum (for 5 gallons), IF you're tempted to try it once.

[Mya]

If you like Islay Scotches, a little peated malt might be ok in your beer. With out a doubt is at least an order of magnitude stronger than smoked malt. You can easily make an enjoyable beer out of 100% smoked malt, but I don't think many could choke down one made from 100% peated malt. That being said, how else would they have kilned the malt for beer where there were no freaking trees and before coke/coal was used? Did they just not brew beer or only use imported malt?

they prolly just made scotch