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[nbbeerguy]

yeah had to be very very careful and do small amounts

[chadm75]

You might have thought about holding off on the AG version and brewed it with extract...here is the extract/partial mash version of MLPA...OG - 1.048FG - 1.011IBU - 25SRM - 11ABV - 4.8%4.75 lbs. - Dry Extra Light Malt.75 lb. - Crystal 60L.5 lb. - Wheat MaltWYeast 1056

[Big Nake]

Ouch. I just stopped at one of the LHBSs today and hand-crushed 5 pounds of German Pilsner malt. It only took me a few minutes, but crushing grain is something that I am just not interested in and your story is one reason... I'd F*** it up and crush it into flour or not crush it enough and get low efficiency. I don't mind using the LHBS's hand mill because I assume their rollers are set properly. Well, I hope you try it again and see it how comes out. Thanks to Chad for reposting the extract version. You can make a nice batch of MLPA with that extract recipe so try it if you can. Cheers.

[nbbeerguy]

Im ordering a JSP maltmill on payday I was just a bit anxious as I have 265 Lbs of grain sitting im my brew room waiting to be used :cheers:110 Lbs MO $37 Canadian per 25 KG bag 110 Lbs Canadian wheat $25 Lbs per Bag 55 Lbs Canadian 2 Row $27 1/4 bag of Caramunich II unsure of the price but it was $44 per 55 lb bag once i Have my malt mill ill be pumping out brews left right and center

[Big Nake]

Im ordering a JSP maltmill on payday I was just a bit anxious as I have 265 Lbs of grain sitting im my brew room waiting to be used 110 Lbs MO $37 Canadian per 25 KG bag 110 Lbs Canadian wheat $25 Lbs per Bag 55 Lbs Canadian 2 Row $27 1/4 bag of Caramunich II unsure of the price but it was $44 per 55 lb bag once i Have my malt mill ill be pumping out brews left right and center

Whoo-hoo! Brew on!

[passlaku]

Thanks, Ken.Got mine on tap as we speak and it is some very good easy drinking. It is a very beery beer, if that makes sense. It is Very good. I even dropped $3 for Mt Hood to make this and it was worth it. I bought a pound of MtHood from hopsDirect for $11 so that I can make several batches of MLPA.

[Big Nake]

Passlaku: Great news about the MLPA. I have some on tap right now and it came out so well that I made another batch of it last week. When I first got this keg into my draft fridge, it was the first time in awhile that I had some. I tapped a glass and took a big gulp and said, Ahhh. That's the stuff! Cheers!

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Passlaku: Great news about the MLPA. I have some on tap right now and it came out so well that I made another batch of it last week. When I first got this keg into my draft fridge, it was the first time in awhile that I had some. I tapped a glass and took a big gulp and said, Ahhh. That's the stuff! Cheers!

I'm considering buying some Mt. Hood just for this purpose but I have so many hops I have to use I don't know if I can warrant it.

[BrianBrewerKS]

I've got an idea that I wanted to run by ya'll...What about using the grainbill for this as the grainbill for a pumpkin spice ale? I mean, basically all a pumpkin spice ale is an amber/brown ale with spices added at flameout and secondary and (optional) pumpkin added to the mash. I'm looking at making a pumpkin ale that isn't quite as dark SRM wise as a lot of pumpkin ale recipes are...and this grainbill seems to fit into the SRM that I'm wanting (12-15 maybe).Whatcha think?

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I've got an idea that I wanted to run by ya'll... What about using the grainbill for this as the grainbill for a pumpkin spice ale? I mean, basically all a pumpkin spice ale is an amber/brown ale with spices added at flameout and secondary and (optional) pumpkin added to the mash. I'm looking at making a pumpkin ale that isn't quite as dark SRM wise as a lot of pumpkin ale recipes are...and this grainbill seems to fit into the SRM that I'm wanting (12-15 maybe). Whatcha think?

I personally have never had a pumpkin ale I liked but this recipe would certainly allow the pumpkin and spice flavors to come through. I noticed you only mentioned the grain bill and that may be a wise choice as I'm not sure if Mt. Hood would be quite right with something like this.

[Deerslyr]

I've got an idea that I wanted to run by ya'll... What about using the grainbill for this as the grainbill for a pumpkin spice ale? I mean, basically all a pumpkin spice ale is an amber/brown ale with spices added at flameout and secondary and (optional) pumpkin added to the mash. I'm looking at making a pumpkin ale that isn't quite as dark SRM wise as a lot of pumpkin ale recipes are...and this grainbill seems to fit into the SRM that I'm wanting (12-15 maybe). Whatcha think?

FWIW, Ken has another recipe that lends itself as a great ase for a Pumpkin Ale. Go to his site and check out his Home Run Red. It has a spectacular color and made for an excellent base for this type of beer. Toned down the hops to accentuate the spices and did a lot of late flame out additions of spices as well. I used puree, but put it in a baking dish the night before and covered with brown sugar and baked until carmelized. Then added to the mash.

[Big Nake]

I think it would work well grain, hops and yeast-wise. Bittering hops only, a slightly sweet, amber-colored wort with a neutral yeast would work well for a pumpkin ale where you want the spice to come to the front. I could see the grain bill for the Home Run Red working well too, but with less hops as Deerslyr mentioned. I added some roasty grains (chocolate & RB) to my pumpkin ale to get around the idea of roasting the pumpkin. I would love to hear how it comes out if you try it, BrianBrewerKS. Let us know! Cheers.

[chadm75]

I've got a batch of MLPA ready for Sunday....CAN...NOT...WAIT! Still can't decide how I want to hop it. I've got Glacier, Cascade, Mt Hood, Willamette, EKG, Simcoe, and Centennial on hand....Suggestions?

[Big Nake]

Mt. Hood! You want MLPA? Mt. Hood. Otherwise, use another hop and call it something else like, Cardinals go down in the playoffs Ale. Just a suggestion.

[Deerslyr]

Mt. Hood! You want MLPA? Mt. Hood. Otherwise, use another hop and call it something else like, Cardinals go down in the playoffs Ale. Just a suggestion.

Now there's a Cubbies Fan! Let's see if the Crew can pass your boys up and pull out a winning season! I'm still pissed at the Cards for the '82 Fall Classic.

[chadm75]

How about this....Steve Bartman for President Pale Ale!!!orMilton Bradley is a Douchebag Pale Ale!!!

[BrianBrewerKS]

I think it would work well grain, hops and yeast-wise. Bittering hops only, a slightly sweet, amber-colored wort with a neutral yeast would work well for a pumpkin ale where you want the spice to come to the front. I could see the grain bill for the Home Run Red working well too, but with less hops as Deerslyr mentioned. I added some roasty grains (chocolate & RB) to my pumpkin ale to get around the idea of roasting the pumpkin. I would love to hear how it comes out if you try it, BrianBrewerKS. Let us know! Cheers.

Yeah, I'm going to keep the Mt Hood's in there with only the 60 minute addition for just a lil bittering...and I'll use US-05 so I won't have yeast or hops competing with the spice flavor. If I have some stray chocolate or roast malt laying around in storage, I might add a tiny bit of it to get a lil more 'roasty' flavor. At any rate, it'll be lighter in color than most pumpkin ale's. I'm also thinking about adding a bit of vanilla during secondary. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Just more proof that this (MLPA) is an excellent base recipe.

[BrianBrewerKS]

FWIW, Ken has another recipe that lends itself as a great ase for a Pumpkin Ale. Go to his site and check out his Home Run Red. It has a spectacular color and made for an excellent base for this type of beer. Toned down the hops to accentuate the spices and did a lot of late flame out additions of spices as well. I used puree, but put it in a baking dish the night before and covered with brown sugar and baked until carmelized. Then added to the mash.

I've actually brewed the Home Run Red before. Yeah, that'd make a nice base for pumpkin ale as well. So many choices! Hmmm...5 gallons of each methinks!

[Big Nake]

How about this.... Milton Bradley is a Douchebag Pale Ale!!!

Do you need a right-fielder with an attitude problem? Did I mention that he's currently suspended? He'll be well rested for the 2010 campaign. We'll take Wainwright, Holliday and a Pale Ale to be named later.

[chadm75]

I brewed some MLPA as I listened to the Pack take it to the Rammies. We now have the longest losing streak thanks to the Lions victory yesterday, lovely. We're still basking in the glow of the NL Central Championship!Anyway, here are some pics from yesterdays session and a blog of my brewery happenings!https://web.me.com/chadm75/Potomac_Brewing_Company/Blog/Entries/2009/9/27_Brewing_today!!!.htmlOne question for Kenneth...where does your SRM fall for a normal batch of MLPA? I used one pound of 60L and it just looks a tad light to me....oh well, it'll take delicious!