Basil-infused Irish red ale
Used this recipe to estimate amount of basil to use: https://beerandbrewing.com/scratch-brewing-s-basil-ale-recipe/
Other threads re: basil: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=18664.0
Fermentables
50% - Pale 2-Row - CA
6
36
1
Mash
21% - Rye - DE
2.5
38
3
Mash
27% - Munich Light - CA
3.25
34
10
Mash
2% - Roasted Barley - US
0.25
25
300
Mash
Hops
Challenger
1.25
Pellet
Boil
60 min(s)
5.6
23.4
Citra
1
Pellet
Boil
15 min(s)
12
19.9
Yeast
Lallemand voss kveik
75%
Other Stuff
Irish Moss
1
each
Mash
Fresh Sweet Basil
1
oz
Primary
Fresh Sweet Basil
1
oz
FlameOut
Mash Steps
No mash steps in this recipe
Special Instructions
1.Score basil leaves and add at flameout, steeping for 15m
Beer ended up with a pretty strong acetylaldehyde flavour which, while not undrinkable, was un-ignorable. Ended up drinking some bottles but dumped the remaining couple.