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Roasty stout.

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by sergeantstogie, Apr 8, 2012.

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  1. sergeantstogie

    sergeantstogie Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Washington

    Last night many beers were drank. Mostly my DIPA and Hefe. Then as a treat to myself I opened up a Founder's Imperial Stout. I really liked KBS but to me, the FIS kicked it's ass. Just my tastes I guess. Anyway, it got me thinking that I really enjoyed the big roastyness without the usual 'twang' that follows.
    The Founder's site gives no info. Most everyone else is interested in FBS or KBS clones.

    I generally hate doing "clones" but if any one has one or has tips for something similar, I sure would appreciate it.
     
    #1 sergeantstogie, Apr 8, 2012
  2. evantwomey

    evantwomey Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2008 North Carolina

    I emailed the brewery a couple years ago and was very pleased to get the following reply:

    "glad to hear you enjoy our Imperial Stout, it’s one of my favorites as well. I throw a lot of grains into this one, most noticeably Munich (7%), C-80 (6%), Black malt, Roast Barley, Chocolate malt and Flaked Barley (4% each). I bitter it with Nugget and flavor/finish with Perle, targeting 100 IBUs. Target a 25 Plato OG and ferment it with some American Ale yeast. Hope this helps!"

    I've brewed this recipe and I can tell you it's awesome. The only change I made was that I used Wyeast 1084 instead of 1056 as I am fond of 1084's character in dark beers.
     
    #2 evantwomey, Apr 9, 2012
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  3. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,857) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I had the Dark Horse smoked stout last week and it reminded me of FIS. Maybe throw in a little of some smoked malt.
     
    #3 FatBoyGotSwagger, Apr 9, 2012
  4. sergeantstogie

    sergeantstogie Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Washington

    That is great info thank you!
     
    #4 sergeantstogie, Apr 9, 2012
  5. bulletrain76

    bulletrain76 Maven (1,299) Nov 6, 2007 California

    I like this one considerably more than KBS, CBS, or BS. Their best stout by far. That recipe looks good.
     
    #5 bulletrain76, Apr 9, 2012
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