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Brewing Discussions => Grains/Sugars/Adjuncts Board => Topic started by: donnchadhc on April 30, 2014, 12:18:05 PM

Title: Carafa
Post by: donnchadhc on April 30, 2014, 12:18:05 PM
Being curious, but can anyone tell me the taste difference between de-husked Carafa 1, 2 and 3? Is it the roastiness?, and if so, how much of a difference is there? Thanks
Title: Re: Carafa
Post by: Rossa on April 30, 2014, 01:31:49 PM
I think so. I did a Bipa two years running and used 1 the first year 2 the serving year. The 1 turned out lighter and not as roasty. I probably used too much both times but there was quite a difference.
Title: Re: Carafa
Post by: Partridge9 on April 30, 2014, 10:57:28 PM
So which one would you recommend for a BIPA ? I presume you cold steep it ?
Title: Re: Carafa
Post by: delzep on May 01, 2014, 07:39:08 AM
I've used carafa 3 special for my black ipa and I mash it
Title: Re: Carafa
Post by: RichC on May 01, 2014, 08:57:32 AM
I've used 3 in a porter and mash it, very low on roastiness
Title: Re: Carafa
Post by: RichC on May 01, 2014, 08:58:25 AM
I think 3 would be perfect for a Bipa. I've used it to darken a dunkel hefe