Candy bar reduction/cold brew coffee

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by bridgettebrewster, Oct 31, 2015.

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  1. bridgettebrewster

    bridgettebrewster Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2014 Texas

    Hello all--
    Considering brewing an imperial stout with cold brew coffee. I would also like to incorporate Coffee Crisp bars in some way, shape, or form and was considering scraping off the outer chocolate to eliminate some of the main fat/oil stores of the bar, then creating a reduction of some kind to use perhaps before bottling.

    I understand that cold brew coffee is usually best employed before bottling, but I'm unsure about the candy bar flavors. Any thoughts?
     
    #1 bridgettebrewster, Oct 31, 2015
  2. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    There are better uses of candy bars on Halloween : ) ...as for the coffee...yes, cold brew..or quartered beans, or even whole beans will work as a dry hop in secondary
     
    #2 GreenKrusty101, Oct 31, 2015
  3. Brew_Betty

    Brew_Betty Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2015 Wisconsin

    Everyone here will tell you not to use candy bars in your beer.

    If you decide to defy popular opinion, don't add the candy bars right before bottling. It has a lot sugar that will need to ferment before it's safe to bottle. Also, I don't there would be a benefit to doing a reduction.
     
    #3 Brew_Betty, Nov 1, 2015
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