I'm going to make Randy Moshers' Oatmeal Cookie Ale recipe. It is his riff on his Old Nut Case Brown Ale. Taking a cue from his book, Radical Brewing, I want to add some roasted nuts, specifically, chestnuts. I was fortunate to purchase 15 pounds of locally grown Ohio chestnuts yesterday. First time that I have had chestnuts this fresh and I can attest that there is absolutely no comparison to store bought chestnuts. So that leads to my questions, Has anyone used chestnuts in a beer? How did you add them? My thought is to roast, dry and add to mash. Possibly adding some to the kettle too.
I'm also aware that adding chestnuts to oatmeal cookies is probably an oddball move but I won't know until I know. Maybe I'll make cookies first.
Any thoughts or suggestions is greatly appreciated!!