Friday, May 20, 2016

Java (Coffee) Stout

I am trying a new style hombrew this time to kick off the post Pesach homebrewing. I tried the Samuel Adams "Black and Brew" and couple of years back and was inspired. So I am giving a Coffee Stout recipe a shot. Right off the bat, even before adding the coffee (will be a Starbucks specialty bean) to secondary the brew is super dark, as it should  be being a stout. Straight out of the brew kettle it looks like coffee and smells very toasty. Right now its fermenting nicely in primary and once it's done in about a week, I'll transfer to secondary and add about a pot (48 oz) of strong brewed coffee. Stay tuned..if it works out nicely, I will be submitting this one to the annual Samuel Adams Longshot Homebrew contest.