[denny]

Well, I was reading on my iPod so forgive me.  But you can still do a good mock lager with WLP001 or WY1007. On a bock or doppelbock a lot of people won;t be able to tell the difference anyway. Regardless, I wouldn't do an IPA and Alt is good but not best choice IMO.

How can such a smart man be so wrong?   

[majorvices]

All I'm sayin' is you can fool a lot of people. I fooled a german guy just the other day with WY1007. 

[bluesman]

Dopplebock or Bock would've been my first choice had he wanted to do a lager that's why I suggested an alt. I do agree with Keith that a mock DBock or Bock would lend a better perception of the aroma and flavor of straight Munich, but I think he can also get a pretty good feel for it in an alt. Plus I think the alt would render an overall better beer per style because of the yeast factor, IMO. So all is fair in brewing and fermentation.   

Either way would give you what you're looking for at the end of the day.

[edvinjonsson]

Thankyou for the replies. How does this sound? Using odds and ends around the house, 9 lbs Munich, 1/2 pound caramunich, thick mash at around 154. For hops on hand I have mt hood, and chinook. I am thinking chinook? For yeast I have 04 or Nottingham. I am thinking the nottingham will attenuate too much, so S 04?

That sounds good, I'd say forget about styles. If you wanna get a good feel for it just make an all-munich beer and use a clean ale yeast. I'd use mt hood instead of chinook though, chinook has a stronger flavor.

[denny]

Dopplebock or Bock would've been my first choice had he wanted to do a lager that's why I suggested an alt. I do agree with Keith that a mock DBock or Bock would lend a better perception of the aroma and flavor of straight Munich, but I think he can also get a pretty good feel for it in an alt. Plus I think the alt would render an overall better beer per style because of the yeast factor, IMO. So all is fair in brewing and fermentation.   

Either way would give you what you're looking for at the end of the day.

I basically agree with both you and Keith.  Il just had to give him some crap!


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[jmcamerlengo]

Also people have posted success fermenting the bohemian lager strain at warmer temps. It stays pretty clean from what has been posted.

Something like a Bock or Munich Dunkel with its rich malty character may work well with a warmer lager yeast fermentation. just a thought!

[majorvices]

Dopplebock or Bock would've been my first choice had he wanted to do a lager that's why I suggested an alt. I do agree with Keith that a mock DBock or Bock would lend a better perception of the aroma and flavor of straight Munich, but I think he can also get a pretty good feel for it in an alt. Plus I think the alt would render an overall better beer per style because of the yeast factor, IMO. So all is fair in brewing and fermentation.   

Either way would give you what you're looking for at the end of the day.

Which probably means someone got started drinking early.

I basically agree with both you and Keith.  Il just had to give him some crap!


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[denny]

Dopplebock or Bock would've been my first choice had he wanted to do a lager that's why I suggested an alt. I do agree with Keith that a mock DBock or Bock would lend a better perception of the aroma and flavor of straight Munich, but I think he can also get a pretty good feel for it in an alt. Plus I think the alt would render an overall better beer per style because of the yeast factor, IMO. So all is fair in brewing and fermentation.   

Either way would give you what you're looking for at the end of the day.

Which probably means someone got started drinking early.

I basically agree with both you and Keith.  Il just had to give him some crap!


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Actually, due to my work schedule, I haven't had a beer in 5 days.  Maybe THAT'S what did it!  Fortunately, I finally have a day off.

[dannyjed]

I made a Belgian Ale with 80% Munich and it came out great.

[madscientist]

My last Amber ale was 62% munich malt.  The rest was 2-Row and C-120 and hopped with all cascade.  Very tasty at bottling time. 

[roguejim]

Good post.

An acquaintance of mine picked me up a sack of Gambrinus 30L munich.  I wanted the lighter munich, but he didn't know any better.  What do I do with a munich that is 30L?

[denny]

Use it for compost.  I ruined a couple batches using that malt at about 40%.  At the very least, use it sparingly.