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Star anise help
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:09 pm
by kenny10
I’m brewing a stout and going to ad star anise at 10 min left in the boil. I want to know if one pod is a good starting point or would I need more or less. Want it to complement the beer not be a liquorice disaster. Here is the recipe. Any input is appreciated .
Marris otter-2.99 kg (59.62%)
Munich- 0.91kg(18.2%)
C150-0.37kg(7.37%)
RB-.400kg(7.96%)
Victory-0.240kg(4.85%)
Chocolate-0.100kg(2%)
EKG @ 60 25 ibu
Wlp007
OG 1.052
FG 1.010
Re: Star anise help
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:50 am
by LiverDance
Based on your grain weights i'm guessing you are doing a 5 or 6 gallon batch? If so one pod will be a nice compliment to the stout.
Re: Star anise help
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:14 pm
by kenny10
Thx LD
Re: Star anise help
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:21 pm
by LiverDance
I would suggest adding it with 30 mins left in the boil. Let us know how it turns out.
Re: Star anise help
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:32 pm
by kenny10
Finally got this bottled and ready to drink, I let it ferment for 5 weeks as life got in the way. I got a bump in efficiency and it finished a bit higher then expected. Overall, this turned out fantastic. Exactly what I was hoping for. Liquorice flavour is spot on for me. Liquorice with a hint of tabaco on the nose which is the initial tasting notes that lead into a a raisin undertone and coffee finish. Roast is extremely smooth, and could handle more if that’s your preference.
Re: Star anise help
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:55 am
by LiverDance
Awesome!
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