Nelson's Challenge

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Hi guys,

I'm still quite new to making up my own recipes.

I'm trying to create something along the lines of Thornbridge Kipling. What do you guys think of this recipe ?

5KG Pale Malt

30g Challenger 6.4% AA 90 min
25g Nelson Sauvin 11.3% AA 15 min
25g Nelson Sauvin 11.3% AA Flame out (steep for 20 mins or so)

US-05 yeast

OG 1049
4.8% ABV
39.2 IBUs

I'm thinking of adding a bit of Munich or Vienna malt to make it a bit more malty - and perhaps some torrefied wheat for head retention.

Any suggestions?

Cheers,

[jubby]

That will make great beer. I brewed something similar, but all Nelson hops with 300g wheat, 650g munich and pale to 5% ABV with 37 EBU. Only 3 weeks old at the moment,( 10 days in the keg) but very nice beer. I would go with the recipe as you have it with some wheat and see what you think, then tweek it for future brews and note the difference.

[WishboneBrewery]

yeah, I'd say the recipe looks good, should be one you're going to enjoy... will probably drink young very well.
I'm just drinking one of my Bloody Nelson viewtopic.php?f=24&t=28454 which is nicely balanced and nicely hoppy
You could easily add a bit of Munich and maybe a little Caramalt or Crystal malt for body.