MaxStout
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I'm planning a 6 gal BIAB batch of wee heavy next month. First time attempt at the style. Golden Promise, with 2.3% UK crystal 150 and 1.5% black barley. I plan to add the black barley at the end of the mash, and will add 1lb. Lyle's Golden Syrup late in the boil. I plan a 90 minute boil.
I realize that many brewers like to pull a gallon or so of first runnings, boil it down and add it back to the boil kettle. Is this step worth the trouble? Or will the dark UK crystal in the mash and Lyle's syrup in the boil give me enough complexity on their own without the wort reduction? I don't mind doing the extra step if it provides some more authenticity, but will skip it if it doesn't.
I realize that many brewers like to pull a gallon or so of first runnings, boil it down and add it back to the boil kettle. Is this step worth the trouble? Or will the dark UK crystal in the mash and Lyle's syrup in the boil give me enough complexity on their own without the wort reduction? I don't mind doing the extra step if it provides some more authenticity, but will skip it if it doesn't.