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Offline TxAleWorks

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Thoughts on CaraBohemian in an IRA
« on: October 03, 2022, 12:51:17 pm »
Thought it might replace some or all of the crystal, and give some flavor depth.

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Re: Thoughts on CaraBohemian in an IRA
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2022, 01:23:54 pm »
CaraBohemian is a caramel/crystal malt. Most anything that begins with "cara" is. It ranges from ~64 to 84 degrees Lovibond and adds strong caramel and biscuit notes.
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Re: Thoughts on CaraBohemian in an IRA
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2022, 01:32:04 pm »
CaraBohemian is a caramel/crystal malt. Most anything that begins with "cara" is. It ranges from ~64 to 84 degrees Lovibond and adds strong caramel and biscuit notes.

My old grain bill:

Original Gravity: 1.058
Final Gravity: 1.015
ABV (standard): 5.55%
IBU (tinseth): 17.26
SRM (morey): 17.44

FERMENTABLES:
10 lb - Maris Otter Pale (70.8%)
3 lb - Munich - Light 10L (21.2%)
0.5 lb - Caramel / Crystal 40L (3.5%)
0.5 lb - Caramel / Crystal 120L (3.5%)
2 oz - Roasted Barley (0.9%)

CaraBoh Grain Bill:

Original Gravity: 1.051
Final Gravity: 1.010
ABV (standard): 5.44%
IBU (tinseth): 23.82
SRM (morey): 15.86

FERMENTABLES:
10 lb - Maris Otter Pale (88%)
0.3 lb - Chocolate Rye (2.6%)
0.5 lb - CaraBohemian (4.4%)
1 oz - Roasted Barley (0.6%)
8 oz - Crystal 45L (4.4%)


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Re: Thoughts on CaraBohemian in an IRA
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2022, 02:59:18 pm »
You changed a lot more that the carabohemian.

There is less gravity, eliminated the Munich malt, less roasted barley, added chocolate malt, and changed the caramel malts and their amounts.

I would say it’s a much different beer now.

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Re: Thoughts on CaraBohemian in an IRA
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2022, 11:35:05 pm »
You changed a lot more that the carabohemian.

There is less gravity, eliminated the Munich malt, less roasted barley, added chocolate malt, and changed the caramel malts and their amounts.

I would say it’s a much different beer now.

Tho OG was a bit strong for style, so that is why I dropped the Munich.
The other changes are pretty drastic, I agree....New World Disorder

and I am sure it will change again, my beers evolve, you are along for the ride with me...
« Last Edit: October 03, 2022, 11:44:49 pm by TxAleWorks »

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Re: Thoughts on CaraBohemian in an IRA
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2022, 06:41:25 am »
I think it looks quite tasty, but what yeast are you going to use?
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Re: Thoughts on CaraBohemian in an IRA
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2022, 06:43:11 am »
I think it looks quite tasty, but what yeast are you going to use?

Never mind - I saw it in the link.  Good luck!  I bet it will taste great.
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