Averagely Perfect Dubbel - Poll #4 - Main Base Malt(s)

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by VikeMan, Mar 29, 2018.

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Select one or more main Base Malts

Poll closed Mar 31, 2018.

  1. Belgian Pilsner

    30 vote(s)
    73.2%

  2. German Pilsner

    8 vote(s)
    19.5%

  3. North American Pilsner

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%

  4. Belgian Pale Ale Malt

    9 vote(s)
    22.0%

  5. German Pale Ale Malt

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%

  6. North American Pale Ale Malt

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. British Pale Ale Malt

    3 vote(s)
    7.3%

  8. North American 2-Row Brewers Malt

    4 vote(s)
    9.8%
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  1. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    -> Poll #3 <- determined that Generic Two Row and/or Pale Ale Malt and/or Pilsner are IN. Sugar, Sugar Products, and/or Honey are possibly in. CaraPils and/or Other Cara/Crystal Malt(s) are possibly in. Munich and/or Vienna Malt(s) are possibly in. Aromatic/Aroma Malt are possibly in.

    This poll (#4) will determine the main base malt(s) (Generic Two Row and/or Pale Ale Malt and/or Pilsner).

    This is a straight plurality poll, unless by some miracle more than one choice gets votes from more than 50% of respondents, in which case all choices with votes from more than 50% of respondents are IN. Otherwise, winner take all. Consider jumping ship to a similar choice if your first choice is losing. etc.
    You can select more than one choice. Want something that's not listed? Write it in.

    I recommend you think about this in terms of not only your personal preferences, but also in the context of the ABV and Final Gravity (and thus the attenuation) already selected, as well as any possible yeast strain selection that might be kicking around in your head. Also, I recommend thinking about this in terms of the other fermentable "possibles" and what you think is likely to get in (or what you want to get in).

    This poll will be open for 48 hours.

    The Averagely Perfect Dubbel Recipe so far...

    Target ABV: 7.0%
    OG: 1.065
    FG: 1.012

    Grains/Fermentables:
    Generic Two Row and/or Pale Ale Malt and/or Pilsner: IN
    Sugar, Sugar Products, and/or Honey: possibly in
    CaraPils and/or Other Cara/Crystal Malt(s): possibly in
    Munich and/or Vienna Malt(s): possibly in
    Aromatic/Aroma Malt: possibly in
     
    #1 VikeMan, Mar 29, 2018
  2. MrOH

    MrOH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,995) Jul 5, 2010 Virginia
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Went British Pale Ale malt cause GP is my house base, and it's what I'll use no matter how these polls turn out.
     
    #2 MrOH, Mar 29, 2018
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  3. crcostel

    crcostel Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2006 Illinois

    I think its a given that if we determine a "perfect" Dubbel uses Belgian Pilsner, people who don't have it on hand can adjust for Belgian Pale, German Pilsner etc.
     
    #3 crcostel, Mar 30, 2018
  4. pweis909

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

    I am surprised by the dominance so far of Belgian pils over Belgian pale. It is my preference, based on my own biased history, but I think we would find support for both commercially, so expected to see more votes for it here. The first couple dubbels I made with Belgian Pale were not so good. But I could say that about a lot of styles I brewed 10-12 yrs back, because I wasn't a good brewer. I was willing to give it another try if the votes were there.
     
    #4 pweis909, Mar 30, 2018
  5. scottakelly

    scottakelly Maven (1,487) May 9, 2007 Ohio

    I voted for German pilsner since I pretty much always have it on hand.
     
    #5 scottakelly, Mar 30, 2018
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  6. Naugled

    Naugled Pooh-Bah (1,944) Sep 25, 2007 New York
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    I voted Belgian Pils, but to be honest if that wins I may sub it with German Pils because I'm sitting on a sack of it right now.
     
    #6 Naugled, Mar 30, 2018
  7. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    That can't be a very efficient way to crush grains.
     
    #7 VikeMan, Mar 30, 2018
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  8. Prep8611

    Prep8611 Savant (1,208) Aug 22, 2014 New Jersey

    I voted Belgian pale ale cause I have a sack of it right now that I wanted to try but I also have German pils open so that would be fine.
     
    #8 Prep8611, Mar 30, 2018
  9. dmtaylor

    dmtaylor Savant (1,149) Dec 30, 2003 Wisconsin

    In real life, I eat a sample of every malt at the shop then buy the one that seems like it will taste the best. Don't care what country it's from.
     
    #9 dmtaylor, Mar 30, 2018
  10. Naugled

    Naugled Pooh-Bah (1,944) Sep 25, 2007 New York
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    I make a motion to crowd source a Zima recipe next.
     
    #10 Naugled, Mar 30, 2018
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  11. MrOH

    MrOH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,995) Jul 5, 2010 Virginia
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    We could probably get The Answer to brew it. Been a running joke with Mekong for a long time.
     
    #11 MrOH, Mar 30, 2018
  12. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
    Society Pooh-Bah

    How closely does the 'taste test' match the flavor of the beer?

    Cheers!
     
    #12 JackHorzempa, Mar 30, 2018
  13. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I'm declaring the mercy rule on this one. Feel free to keep voting, and if by some miracle the outcome changes, we'll backtrack. Otherwise, Belgian Pilsner is IN.
     
    #13 VikeMan, Mar 30, 2018
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  14. crcostel

    crcostel Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2006 Illinois

    Quick everyone switch to 2-row and muddle things up!
     
    #14 crcostel, Mar 30, 2018
  15. dmtaylor

    dmtaylor Savant (1,149) Dec 30, 2003 Wisconsin

    You know... I'm really not sure. It just seems like the right thing to do.
     
    #15 dmtaylor, Mar 30, 2018
  16. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
    Society Pooh-Bah

    They say when you go grocery food shopping you should eat first. Maybe that same piece of advice is applicable before we go to the LHBS!?!:wink:

    Cheers!
     
    #16 JackHorzempa, Mar 30, 2018
  17. jbakajust1

    jbakajust1 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Aug 25, 2009 Oregon
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    I went with 2Row. I've been using it for my Saisons and can't really tell the difference between German Pils and Rahr 2Row. Neither could Brewlosophy.
     
    #17 jbakajust1, Mar 30, 2018
  18. MrOH

    MrOH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,995) Jul 5, 2010 Virginia
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    ddddddddddddddddddd
    My grandmother used to snack in the produce department and told us that it wasn't stealing because we were going to buy something.
     
    #18 MrOH, Mar 31, 2018
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  19. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Well, at least it was in the produce department so....

    Cheers to Grandma!!!:slight_smile:
     
    #19 JackHorzempa, Mar 31, 2018
  20. Brewday

    Brewday Zealot (721) Dec 25, 2015 New York

    Went with the top 3. It's the other malts and sugars that will make the difference. I'm going by a recipe from Briess and so far it's on par.
     
    #20 Brewday, Mar 31, 2018
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