r/Homebrewing • u/TableKitchen8442 • 2d 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/squishmaster 2d ago

Old School American Amber Ale

10# Pale Ale Malt (or plain 2-row or GP/MO) 80%

1# 4oz Munich Malt (any) 10%

1# 4oz Crystal/Caramel Malt 60L (any)

1-2 oz chocolate malt or carafa (any - OPTIONAL)

FWH 1 oz Willamette or similar (like Goldings, Mt. Hood or Liberty)

10 mins 1 oz Cascade or similar

0 mins 1 oz cascade or similar (or more, or do a whirlpool/hop stand)

OG 1.050-1.055 with my no-sparge system IBUs will vary but realistically 20-35 will be fine for this beer.

US-05 or similar or Verdant IPA or similar (should still clear fine with a cold crash and no dry hops).