Averagely Perfect American Stout - Poll #13 - Munich Malt

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by VikeMan, Dec 16, 2013.

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Select Portion of Munich Malt in Grain Bill

Poll closed Dec 18, 2013.

  1. 2%

    3 vote(s)
    4.9%

  2. 4%

    1 vote(s)
    1.6%

  3. 6%

    3 vote(s)
    4.9%

  4. 8%

    3 vote(s)
    4.9%

  5. 10%

    13 vote(s)
    21.3%

  6. 12%

    2 vote(s)
    3.3%

  7. 14%

    4 vote(s)
    6.6%

  8. 16%

    6 vote(s)
    9.8%

  9. 18%

    2 vote(s)
    3.3%

  10. 20%

    24 vote(s)
    39.3%
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  1. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Now we need to determine the amount of Munich Malt.

    Because Munich is technically a base malt, I expanded the range in the poll to 20%. If you want more than 20%, write it in.

    When this poll is done, I will look at the data a few different ways to determine the central tendency. It may or may not be as simple as a plurality would indicate. There may or may not be a runoff. It all depends on the data.

    This poll will be open for 36 hours.

    (For those who don't know what I'm talking about, see this thread about the first beer we did (and the
    bazillion ensuing polls and the final recipes)...http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/the-averagely-perfect-american-ipa-project.59552/

    If you have issues with or suggestions for methodologies used in this project, please Beer Mail me. Let's keep the threads themselves on topic to the question at hand (not about how you would have asked the question differently). Thanks!

    The Averagely Perfect American Stout so far...
    5 Gallons
    Target ABV: 6.5%
    Target OG: 1.068
    Target FG: 1.018
    Apparent Attenuation: 73%
    Grain Bill:
    North American Two Row Brewer's Malt
    Roasted Barley: 5%
    Chocolate Malt: 5%
    Oatmeal, Toasted: 7%
    Munich (amount TBD, this poll)    ​
     
    #1 VikeMan, Dec 16, 2013
  2. Tebuken

    Tebuken Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2009 Argentina

    20 % I go high ,I like it malty
     
    #2 Tebuken, Dec 16, 2013
  3. AlCaponeJunior

    AlCaponeJunior Grand Pooh-Bah (3,452) May 21, 2010 Texas
    Society Pooh-Bah

    Can never have too much munich malt. :sunglasses:
     
    #3 AlCaponeJunior, Dec 16, 2013
  4. bgjohnston

    bgjohnston Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2009 Connecticut

    As this is supposed to be a stout, I certainly hope the final recipe comes out "malty", as opposed to hoppy (or salty)...
     
    #4 bgjohnston, Dec 16, 2013
  5. wspscott

    wspscott Pooh-Bah (1,958) May 25, 2006 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

    I went with 20%. What color Munich are we talking about? I have Weyermann 6L Munich, but I have seen mention of 20L Munich.
     
    #5 wspscott, Dec 16, 2013
  6. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    The Munich in my mind when it was in the original grain poll was 8-10L. I'm inclined to not specify the precise color in the recipe and leave it up to brewer discretion, unless a lot of people want to go through a poll for that.
     
    #6 VikeMan, Dec 16, 2013
  7. Slatetank

    Slatetank Grand Pooh-Bah (3,713) Oct 9, 2006 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    I chose 16%
     
    #7 Slatetank, Dec 16, 2013
  8. utahbeerdude

    utahbeerdude Maven (1,374) May 2, 2006 Utah

    I think the Am. 2-row base could benefit from a small amount of a more interesting base malt, but I don't think an American Stout should be a (non-roast) malt bomb. 6%.
     
    #8 utahbeerdude, Dec 16, 2013
  9. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    There is only one clear answer...and one alone...20%. Vote accordingly. :slight_smile:
     
    #9 JohnSnowNW, Dec 16, 2013
  10. wspscott

    wspscott Pooh-Bah (1,958) May 25, 2006 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

    Thanks, that makes sense
     
    #10 wspscott, Dec 16, 2013
  11. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    20%, and maybe a double decoction, let's make this shit maaaaaaaalty.
     
    #11 SFACRKnight, Dec 16, 2013
  12. MADhombrewer

    MADhombrewer Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2008 Oregon

    Thanks
     
    #12 MADhombrewer, Dec 16, 2013
  13. BeerDunson

    BeerDunson Zealot (516) Jul 20, 2012 Ohio
    Trader

    20%
     
    #13 BeerDunson, Dec 16, 2013
  14. BeerDunson

    BeerDunson Zealot (516) Jul 20, 2012 Ohio
    Trader

    I like where this recipe is going!
     
    #14 BeerDunson, Dec 16, 2013
  15. Marshall_ofmcap

    Marshall_ofmcap Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2013 Colorado

    i voted 20% spite malt, that was a choice right?
     
    #15 Marshall_ofmcap, Dec 16, 2013
  16. Naugled

    Naugled Pooh-Bah (1,944) Sep 25, 2007 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    hmm.. I've used mucho munich in a stout before, so so, wasn't thrilled with it. But I do think it will contribute nicely, Munich is a great malt so I went with 14%, only because 15% wasn't available.
     
    #16 Naugled, Dec 16, 2013
  17. pweis909

    pweis909 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,250) Aug 13, 2005 Wisconsin
    Pooh-Bah

    Let's see what 20% brings to this beer.
     
    #17 pweis909, Dec 16, 2013
  18. CASK1

    CASK1 Pundit (951) Jan 7, 2010 Florida

    Voted 2% only because zero wasn't an option.
     
    #18 CASK1, Dec 16, 2013
  19. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    TOASTED spite malt actually.
     
    #19 SFACRKnight, Dec 17, 2013
  20. FeDUBBELFIST

    FeDUBBELFIST Pooh-Bah (1,765) Oct 31, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Voted 20 for the same reason, I'm sure, that everyone else did.
     
    #20 FeDUBBELFIST, Dec 17, 2013
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