Question on Hennepin clone

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by gabedivision, Apr 23, 2012.

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  1. gabedivision

    gabedivision Initiate (0) May 7, 2010 New York

    Hey folks, i have a question about this Hennepin clone that i found online. I bought everything i needed i expected to start brewing then i hit a bump and couldn't find a solid answer anywhere. Here is the recipie i found;
    Ommegang Hennepin Clone

    1070 OG 1008 FG
    24 IBU 5 SRM 8% ABV

    8.75 lb. Belgian Pilsner
    2.5 lb. Belgian Pale malt
    2 lb. Light Candi Sugar
    6.5 AAU Styrian Goldings (60 min) (1.3 oz. of 5% alpha acids)
    1.75 AAU Saaz (2 min) (.5 oz. of 3.5% alpha acids)
    1 tsp. Irish Moss (15 min)
    1 oz. dried ginger root (15 min)
    1 oz. bitter orange peel (15 min)
    WLP 550 or Wyeast 1214

    My question is about the Light Candi Sugar, now, there is nothing saying when to add it. Now, do i add it to the boil? and if so, when? I've also read (not for this particular recipe) that light candi sugar can be added to the fermenting. I'm stumped and could use some advice, thanks.
     
    #1 gabedivision, Apr 23, 2012
  2. suprchunk

    suprchunk Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2012

    I add mine to the last 10-15 minutes of the boil. Most additions that I add are always added then, with my finings. And most recipes I've seen call for the addition at the time mentioned.
     
    #2 suprchunk, Apr 23, 2012
  3. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
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    Anytime from 15 to the end of the boil would be fine. If you want to add it while the beer is fermenting, that would be ok too. The longer you cook it, the more caramelization you will get from it.
     
    #3 inchrisin, Apr 23, 2012
  4. kjyost

    kjyost Initiate (0) May 4, 2008 Canada (MB)

    If it is light Candy sugar (i.e. clear), just use table sugar.

    Another option is always during high krausen, so the yeasts are eating the tougher sugars first.
     
    #4 kjyost, Apr 23, 2012
  5. gabedivision

    gabedivision Initiate (0) May 7, 2010 New York

    ya i already bought the sugar, not knowing, next time for sure. thanks for the help gents.
     
    #5 gabedivision, Apr 24, 2012
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