Looking for comments on a Scottish ale recipe I have been formulating. A little bit non traditional.
5 gallons, aiming for an OG around 1.048
8 lbs. Simpson's Golden Promise
1 lb. Simpson's Golden Naked Oats
1 lb. D-90 candi syrup
Mash in at 155°F or so with CaCl and lactic acid to adjust the mash pH in the 5.1 to 5.5 range for 90 min.
Boil for 90 min.
1 oz. Northern Brewer 60 min
1 lb. D-90 candi syrup 10 min
Got a packet of Imperial Yeast A31 Tartan on the way.
Looking for a malty but not sweet beer, with a nice head. Thinking the D-90 should get me a nice dark color and a little flavor, similar to boiling the first runnings, but without the extra effort.