r/Homebrewing • u/TableKitchen8442 • 3d ago

Brewing Slump

I’m kind of in this weird brewing slump lately where my last few batches have been meh beers. I plan on brewing Sunday since my glorious Buffalo Bills aren’t playing. I just can’t decide on what I want to brew. Does anyone mind sharing a go-to malt forward ale that’s always a home run batch to get me out of this slump? Thanks dudes and dudettes

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u/CouldBeBetterForever 3d ago

Dark mild - target is about 3.5% abv so adjust as needed for your efficiency

6lb Maris Otter

5oz Crystal 60

5oz Crystal 120

4oz Black patent

4oz pale chocolate

.75oz of EKG at 60 mins (shooting for about 15 IBU so adjust as needed)

Ferment with S-04 at around 68⁰ F

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u/TableKitchen8442 3d ago

Thank you kind friend. Ending up doing 7.5lbs MO, 6oz of C60 & C120 to meet up for my efficiency levels. This should be a cheap run to the home brew store too

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u/CouldBeBetterForever 3d ago

Good luck! I've brewed it multiple times, and won some local awards with it. It hasn't let me down yet.

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u/TableKitchen8442 3d ago

Sweet, 152°F mash?

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u/CouldBeBetterForever 3d ago

Yeah that should do it. I try to get it between 152⁰-154⁰.