Questions tagged [bourbon]
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Kegging an 11% stout
Stupid question...but I am making an 11% stout with bourbon oak added. I have never kegged anything higher than a 7% so not sure what to expect.
Will the higher abv allow it to last longer in the ...
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Has anyone ever tried soaking grains in bourbon instead of water before smoking malt? Any advice is appreciated too
I'm going to brew an applewood smoked Märzen and upon doing some research I found some brewers have sprayed their malt with bourbon instead of water during the smoking process to keep the grain moist, ...
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Bourbon soaked wood chips in secondary
Making a wee heavy and adding medium toasted oak chips that have been soaked in bourbon. The chips are tied up in a cheese cloth bag. My question is, should I let the chips dry thoroughly before ...
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Zymurgy, Oenology ... but what about spirits? What's the "ten penny" word for still masters?
This is just a question about terminology. Those who are into brewing and beer making are zymurgists. Those who are aficionados of wine are oenologists. But what does one call a expert in ...
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How is ABV calculated if distilled spirits are added to beer?
How would one calculate the ABV of a beer if distilled spirits were added? For instance, when making a beer recipe that called for adding bourbon as a flavoring agent. If you started with, say, 5 US ...
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What bourbons work well for flavoring beer?
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I am a large fan of bourbon flavored beers and have flavored a number of my homebrews with various bourbons with a wide range of results.
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What bourbons/whiskies result in a ...
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Does bourbon flavor decrease with time in the bottle?
My first attempt with both oak and bourbon is currently sitting in my carboys, and will for another month and a half, when I'll at least get to taste a little as I bottle. Then the plan is to let it ...
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Is there a difference between soaking oak in bourbon and just adding the bourbon straight into secondary?
As I was thinking about how I want to make my bourbon oak stout, I was thinking of how to soak the oak in bourbon. I wanted to get the bourbon into the wood, for the purpose of putting it into my ...
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How much bourbon is the right amount?
When adding something like bourbon (or other whiskeys) to the secondary, how much do you add? I realize this will differ based on recipes, tastes, and styles, but what is a good range? How much is so ...
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Adding Bourbon flavor to a beer
So in my last beer, I added bourbon infused with vanilla bean. I started to wonder if this was "cheating" or frowned upon, as far as getting the bourbon flavor into the beer. Is there a better way to ...
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