Messed Recipe Up?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by _1KRR_, Feb 12, 2016.

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  1. _1KRR_

    _1KRR_ Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2016 Georgia

    Well i botched a recipe, it called for 8.2 lbs of wheat malt extract, i accidentally put 6lbs of pale malt and 2.2lbs of the wheat malt extracts...... what do you guys think the worse will happen, been fermenting 2 weeks tomorrow and i am supposed to bottle the 5 gallons this weekend......
     
  2. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
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    This is a trick question, isn't it? Wheat malt extract is typically a blend of 2 row and wheat, isn't it? You'll probably make a great beer. What style were you trying to brew?
     
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  3. stealth

    stealth Pooh-Bah (2,023) Dec 16, 2011 Minnesota
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    You will make a great tasting beer and honestly won't know the difference unless you brew the same beer 'correctly' and taste them side by side - and even then the differences, assuming all else was done the same, will be minute.
     
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  4. Lukass

    Lukass Pooh-Bah (2,891) Dec 16, 2012 Ohio
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    This thread should be lumped in with the 'screwed up hops timing' thread. Just think of all the malt/hop combos in beer recipes, and depending on how much is added/when they're added (to an extent) always seems to make a great and interesting beer. Hell, I even make 'leftovers' beers by throwing whatever extra hops are in the fridge with some harvested yeast and a simple grain bill and they always turn out well.

    Don't consider it botched until you try it. I'm sure it will be tasty and definitely drinkable.
     
  5. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Welcome to the BA site and to the Homebrewing forum, _1KRR_. I think you've just found out that homebrewing is not an exact science as long as you don't expect an exact taste. Your beer will be okay, and the only way that you can screw it up now is by not following proper sanitation and the instructions for bottling. Enjoy your beer.
     
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  6. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    "...what do you guys think the worse will happen..." It will be beer.

    RDWHAHB!!:slight_smile:

    Cheers!
     
  7. Brewday

    Brewday Zealot (721) Dec 25, 2015 New York

    Looks like you made a shock top ale. Add some simply grape fruit and your good to go.
     
  8. Seacoastbrewer

    Seacoastbrewer Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2012 New Hampshire

    When I read these posts I always wonder what is to be gained by dumping the beer? I wonder if there is a fear that the end-result could be poisonous?
     
  9. chavinparty

    chavinparty Zealot (653) Jan 4, 2015 New Hampshire

    Don't even look at it
     
  10. ssam

    ssam Pundit (997) Dec 2, 2008 California

    Nothing that grows in beer does anything to us except make us barf and pee.
     
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  11. chavinparty

    chavinparty Zealot (653) Jan 4, 2015 New Hampshire

  12. ghostinthemachine

    ghostinthemachine Initiate (0) Aug 14, 2015 Louisiana

    idk if i should name these things that beer can do but here we go
    (my roomate does these, ive know him since i was 10)

    pisses on my couch
    pisses on my shoes
    pisses on my laptop
    pisses on table
    pisses on my brother
    pisses in my laundry hamper
    pisses in my sealed container of hunting clothing
    shits on himself
    shits in his shoes
    shits on my tomato plants
    shits on the air conditioner
    pisses on my dog
    my dog pisses on him
    bites my dog
    my dog bites him
    shows his brown star to the party
    he antagonizes my dog
    my dog gives him 29 stitches
    i give my dog and extra scoop of food for it

    hell, there are way worse things beer can make you do than simply pee and puke. I've know this guy since 2002 and I have seen him do all of these things but he has never once puked while drunk. Believe me, we have done some serious drinking.

    Edit: my math was way off. I've been drinking. i'm 27 now so I think ive know him since I was 12 or something. Idk. 2002.
     
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  13. _1KRR_

    _1KRR_ Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2016 Georgia

    Okay, so the blue tops spent a week in primary and two weeks in secondary, then bottle conditioned for three weeks, the yellow, just primary fermenter for two weeks and bottled last night. Tonight i will open a blue lid and taste for first time. as for the yellow, its the one i mentioned above and (messed up), but with you all encouraging me, i don't believe i messed anything up other than messing up and creating my own brew. I will let you guys know how it turns out after bottle conditioning for two weeks...'

    I will also begin a Sam Addams Boston Lager clone tonight and get that in the fermenter... And since I am not a newbie to forums, i guess i will provide a pic!

    [​IMG]
     
  14. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Do you need help drinking all of that? :wink:
     
  15. Brewday

    Brewday Zealot (721) Dec 25, 2015 New York

    I'm always impressed what 1 extra week does to bottled beer. Had a batch that smelled and tasted like flat wine then it mellowed out to almost to a strong rye taste with a good head and good co2.
     
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  16. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Some people don't get along with brett byproducts. It can kill em.
     
  17. chavinparty

    chavinparty Zealot (653) Jan 4, 2015 New Hampshire

    Boston lager clone. That's shooting low isn't it
    are you serious?
     
  18. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Brett is Poison
    [​IMG]
     
  19. chavinparty

    chavinparty Zealot (653) Jan 4, 2015 New Hampshire

     
  20. ghostinthemachine

    ghostinthemachine Initiate (0) Aug 14, 2015 Louisiana

    best thing i've seen in a while
     
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