Any descent SMASH recipes out there?

[Paddy]

Hi guys

I've got a few brews planed this winter.  But I have a corny on the way and I want to get something brewed for that too.  I was thinking a SMASH would be handy - keep things fairly simple.  Got loads of MO so would like to use that.  Maybe an ESB or Pale Ale?  Any ideas what to do for yeast/hops?  I know there are loads of recipes floating around the ethernet...but looking for something I know will work 

[matthewdick23]

Hey Paddy. If you pm me, I can send you Kernel's hopping rates for their pale ales and ipas. That's what I would do.

[Paddy]

Good stuff Matthew.  I'll do that.

[Bubbles]

Hi guys

I've got a few brews planed this winter.  But I have a corny on the way and I want to get something brewed for that too.  I was thinking a SMASH would be handy - keep things fairly simple.  Got loads of MO so would like to use that.  Maybe an ESB or Pale Ale?  Any ideas what to do for yeast/hops?  I know there are loads of recipes floating around the ethernet...but looking for something I know will work 

Well you can't go wrong with Maris Otter, East Kent Goldings and a high-quality, liquid English yeast strain.

[eanna]

I used to only do SMASH beers with MO, unfortunately my record keeping at the time left a lot to be desired. Of the hops I tried Amarillo & Centennial worked very well on their own, both decent levels of AA and strong citrus aroma.

[Paddy]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.  Getting all sorts of ideas now.  I may just have to get another few cornys 

[Bubbles]

Anyone know if it's possible to do a SMASH beer with Munich or Vienna?

[Shanna]

Anyone know if it's possible to do a SMASH beer with Munich or Vienna?

Randy Mosher Radical brewing p111 has a recipe for a Munich Dunkel with 97% Munich (4.3kg) & 114gr of Carafa II roast malt. It's on my to do list. Let me know if you want the full recipe.

Shanna

[Bubbles]

I have the book!

Must have forgotten that there was SMASH recipes in it. Will take a look again, cheers.

[Shanna]

I have the book!

Must have forgotten that there was SMASH recipes in it. Will take a look again, cheers.

Technically not a smash but it's close enough especially considering it used a large majority of Munich. Would be interested to see how it would work out. Me thinks a cold shed this time of year would be perfect to give this a go.

Shanna

[John_C]

Anyone know if it's possible to do a SMASH beer with Munich or Vienna?

Yep, I've done both and I'd recommend it.

[Paddy]

I read somewhere yesterday that Vienna/Cascade make a good smash.  Didn't take note of the ingredients though 

[Damien M]

Not seeing any Single Malt and Single Hop Recipes yet?

[Paddy]

Gonna give this one a go as well as the English MO/EKG/Eng Ale Yeast!  Not sure which one I'll keg though (could be tricky getting permission from the Mrs as we are moving house in a couple of weeks  )

Had to translate from imperial units so its approximate. Damn Americans!!!

5.4kg Vienna
57g Cascade 30 min
15g Cascade 10 min
70g Cascade 0 min (2 minutes after boil has finished)
57g Cascade dry hop 7 for final days

No yeast provided but will probably use something along the lines of WLP001/WLP008.

Now I need to buy me some Vienna Malt and 200g of cascade.  Woooo!

Any feedback/other recipes welcome!

[mr hoppy]

Randy Mosher Radical brewing p111 has a recipe for a Munich Dunkel with 97% Munich (4.3kg) & 114gr of Carafa II roast malt. It's on my to do list. Let me know if you want the full recipe.

There's something very similar in Brewing Classic Styles as well. Planning on doing this real soon. (This weekend fingers crossed).

What about Bohemian Pilsener? 100% Bohemian Plisener malt mashing at 67 for 60; OR Floor Malted Bohemian Plisener malt decoction mashing from 55 - 65 - 75; boil for 90 minutes;  40 IBUs of Saaz - added (by weight) 60 mins 20%, 30 mins 20%, 5 mins 40%, 0 mins 20%; ferment with Wyeast 2001 or WLP 800 at 10-11 degrees for 7 - 10 days, lager for 6 weeks and enjoy.