That is very cool. I wasn't really aware of steeping grains for color changing. I pretty much thought that was observed from extract or partial extract batches. I definitely am going to brew this beer more than once so I would really like to try this technique out on the next one. And...

Tha Thank you for the reply! I actually picked up ingredients just before I got this message so I am going with the 2nd recipe I posted. I am planning on making this beer more than one time so I think I am going to go back and pick up some of the malts more tuned into what you are saying as...

Oh you know it haha. Watching the game right now (not good). I see you’re a leaf fan!

To be honest, I originally started with an Amber ale recipe. The beer turned out delicious, it had an incredible malt flavor but was just way too hoppy (which I actually really liked, but I am trying to brew within BJCP guidelines for this beer). So I decided to try and turn that recipe into a...

Hey thanks so much for the reply! I appreciate it. So if I updated it to this below, what do you think? Had to boost the ABV after dropping the honey and crystal malt. I also enjoy a crispier IPA and am truly looking to balance the malt and hops in this red IPA. Are there any other kinds of...

https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/1118472/red-ipa

What do you think? All feedback is welcome, i am pretty new to designing beers. So far: 9# maris otter 1.5# munich 0.5# Caramel 20L 0.5# Caramel 80L 0.25# Pale chocolate 0.5# honey malt For hops 60 min 1 oz chinook 30 min 0.5 oz simcoe 15 min 0.75 oz cascade And then I would do a flameout...