I've been lurking -now ready

[pop1198]

Hello- Great sight, you guys really care about brewing and sharing. I am ready to brew my first batch of extract with grains. I love Ales -American and IPA's. I am very handy in the kitchen, so I am able to follow recipe directions. I would love to get your favorite recipe for my first batch. I understand the brew process, I have read the Joy of home brewing twice. I know when and at what time to add ingrediants such as malt- extract -barley -hops at different times in the boil plus dry hopping.Bottom line-what is your favorite 5 gallon extract with grain recipe?

thank you,
Ray

[Ó Flannagáin]

No recipe off the top of my head, but if you are going for an IPA use as much Cascade or Amarillo as you possible can!

Welcome to HBC :)

[Redweasel]

Welcome aboard! My favorite extract w/grain recipes are an American Amber, and a Wee Heavy I did recently. If you like hoppy American ales you'd probably dig the Amber. I'm on my phone now so I'll post up the recipe later if you like.

[blacklab]

Welcome! Sounds like you have done some good research and are ready to jump in. We can likely convert any all grain recipe you decide you want to brew to a partial mash version. Lots of recipes on this site, just let us know.

[pop1198]

Thank you for the quick responce-Redweasel when you get time I would appreciate a great recipe. I trust your judgment. blacklab thanks for the advice. I have read about all grain , and I know that if this extract with grains works out, that is where I am headed. Thanks O'Flannagain-I will keep that in mind.

[Redweasel]

Well won't be home for a couple of days, but let's see if cut and paste works on the blackberry.

BeerSmith Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com
Recipe: Midwest Blaster
Brewer: Matt J Cherry
Asst Brewer:
Style: American Amber Ale
TYPE: Extract
Taste: (35.0)
Recipe Specifications--------------------------
Batch Size: 5.00 gal
Boil Size: 4.00 gal
Estimated OG: 1.067
Estimated Color:16.0SRM
Estimated IBU: 65.9 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: - %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:------------
Amount Item Type % or IBU
4 lbs Extra Pale Liquid Extract (1.3 SRM) Extract 35.56 %
4 lbs Extra Pale Liquid Extract [Boil for 15 minExtract 35.56 %
1 lbs Munich Liquid Extract [Boil for 15 min] Extract 8.89 %
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 8.89 %
8.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 75L (75.0 SRM) Grain 4.44 %
8.0 oz Victory Malt (25.0 SRM) Grain 4.44 %
4.0 oz Pale Chocolate (200.0 SRM) Grain 2.22 %
27.00 gm Magnum [12.10 %] (60 min) Hops 29.4 IBU
28.30 gm Cascade [5.40 %] (15 min) Hops 6.8 IBU
28.30 gm Amarillo Gold [7.40 %] (10 min) Hops 6.8 IBU
28.30 gm Centennial [10.00 %] (5 min) Hops 5.1 IBU
28.30 gm Citra [11.00 %] (0 min) Hops -
1 Pkgs Safale US-05

[pop1198]

Thanks Redweasel-this is going to be my first batch. Any idea on the ABV? -Ray

[Redweasel]

Don't remember exactly but I think it got down to 1.006.

[Lerxst]

Welcome!

[zoebisch01]

Heya Pop! Welcome! Unfortunately I have never brewed an extract with grain. First batch for me was extract, second was grain.

[mpietropaoli]

When you say "extract with grain", I'm assuming you mean an extract-based brew with specialty grains that you are steeping in a muslin bag prior to starting the boil?

The first one I did was a Brewers Best kit - imperial blonde ale, as I didn't want to go overboard on hops. There was a lot going on flavor-wise (very malty, some fruitiness/esters), but it was an AWESOME brew that packed a punch (I bottled in 22oz tall boys and one would have me nice and tight). I realized after plowing through that batch between consumption and gift-giving that I was a closet hop-head, so my next one was an "Extra IPA" with bigger alcohol and more hopping (dry and during boil) than most.

Have you considered an extract kit? If so, I would recommend Brewer's Best Imperial Blonde or their IPA/Imperial IPA (I think they have an Imperial).

Happy brewing and welcome to the addiction!

[akboehl]

Another good recipe source is the Northern Brewer site. If you click through to ingredients you can get the recipe without having to order anything. Welcome

[shrekfx]

If kits is something you may consider. I would recomend Midwest supplies. Their kits are by far the cheapest on the web and have great beer. My first 4 beers were kits and loved them> I did a pumpkin ale for my first and still one of my favs.

[DrunkTrucker]

Welcome aboard. I started out doing extract with grains also. They turn out pretty good beers. Get your toes wet with a few of those and before you know it you will be doing all grain.

[mpietropaoli]

One other piece of advice from my own folly is DO NOT scrimp on thermometers, especially when going to all-grain. my first dubbel turned out as a light-bodied brown ale because I was mashing at a temperature that was likely 10-20 degrees off...there's a link somewhere on here to the biggest baddest thermometer available....

[Lamppa]

One other piece of advice from my own folly is DO NOT scrimp on thermometers, especially when going to all-grain. my first dubbel turned out as a light-bodied brown ale because I was mashing at a temperature that was likely 10-20 degrees off...there's a link somewhere on here to the biggest baddest thermometer available....

Thats my thread, I started it because I fucked all up due to a shitty therm just like you did.

http://www.homebrewchatter.com/board/f18/please-recomend-the-baddest-ass-thermometer-ever-t10336/

[garrad21]

Welcome aboard. I started out doing extract with grains also. They turn out pretty good beers. Get your toes wet with a few of those and before you know it you will be doing all grain.

What he said. I did 2 extract with specialty grains (True Brew Porter and Red Beaver APA from Rebel Brewer), then moved on to AG and never looked back. The APA is still one of my favorite beers I've brewed though.