Target ABV ~5%:
Cara Munich 60L 340g
Biscuit 25 L 113 g
Pilsner 5.1 kg
Kent Goldings 5% 1oz 60 mins, 0.6 oz at flameout
WLP 545 yeast (Belgian Strong Ale)
Boil 90 mins.
I used Maple Sap (9 gallons) instead of water. My outdoor burner crapped out, so I had to split the batch into two pots and boil inside
Questions:
1. The wort tasted a little bitter and astringent. Is this unusual or due to my screwed up hopping? Should I be concerned, and if so is there a fix?
2. Should I dry hop (small amount) given that I didn't add any aroma hops? If so, when should I add the hops? Should I rack a secondary at end of fermentation or go strait to keg once finished?
Thanks,
Neil


