Thursday, November 19, 2009

Pecan Tree American Brown


Here's the first draft of an American brown ale made with roasted nuts in the mash.

Malt bill:
8.375 lb Briess Brewers 2-row Malt
1 lb Briess Caramel 80L Malt
1 lb Briess Barley Flakes
0.125 lb Weyermann DH Carafa II
2 cups of roasted pecans

Hops bill:
1 oz Willamette (5% AA, Pellet) at 60 min.

Yeast: WhiteLabs WLP001 California Ale

OG: 1.054
FG: 1.011
ABV: 5.7
IBU: 23
SRM: 25








1 comment:

Turtleweiss said...

interesting. I don't know how Shiner got the peach and pecans in their beer, but it really good. a bit on the sweet/fruitier side of what I drink, but it is a nice deviation. http://www.viewpoints.com/Shiner-Holiday-Cheer-review-d0525