I love the spiciness of Whitsun and I want to get in one more nice summer beer. Could someone either help me out with an extract recipe or point toward one that is already formulated? For those of you may not be familiar with Whitsun, here is a link to its page on the web: http://www.arcadiaales.com/index.php/ales/beer-brands/seasonal-beers/whitsun.html Thanks
I also enjoy Arcadia Whitsun Ale. I do not have a clone recipe for this but I will throw one out that will get you in the right direction. 4# extra light DME 2# Wheat DME .5# 40L crystal 1oz Fuggle @ 60 min. 1oz Fuggle @ 10 min .125 TSP grain of paradise @ 10 min. WLP007 Good luck. Let me know what you settle on and how it turns out.
After some searching online and a discussion with the guy at my LHBS, this is what I came up with http://hopville.com/recipe/1403522/blonde-ale-recipes/sol-invictus
I was at the beer store yesterday and noticed an orange on the label. My suggestion of the lemon zest was a little off. I don't taste corriander when I drink this beer. I have never brewed with this spice so I can not comment on the amount. It does seem a little high. When steeping your Marris Otter and crystal don't use over 2 quarts of water. Post back your thoughts on your finished product.
Why the low water volume? I have never heard, nor can I find, any reference of steeping grains with only 0.5 gallons of water. Are you implying that I should steep with 0.5 gallons, then add 2 additional gallons for the boil?
I recomend steeping 2 quarts per pound @ 150 degrees for 30 min.to convert the sugar from your Marris Otter. But at .5 # it might not convert anyway. After steeping you add your boil volume.
Ok, my understanding is that steeping grains only add flavor, body and color and add very little in the way of fermentables. I am still very new at this, so I am just trying to understand all of the nuances
That is not a true statement. All your crystal,and dark malts will give you fermentables because they are converted. Base grains need to be converted. I recomend reading How to Brew by John Palmer. It is the best resource for a new brewer. Take care.
