Our homebrew club has an annual contest brewing with unusual ingredients. I drew Twinkies. We each brew
a 15 gallon batch with our local brewery/sponsor and the first one to kick is the winner. I don't have alot of experience
designing my own recipes but have some ideas. I'm thinking blonde stout but wanted to get some advice from all of
you homebrewers.
Thanks in advance and have a great Thanksgiving!
Wow that looks challenging and fun at the same time.
Yeah I'd mash them you'll get some sorta conversion but the filling looks like cream?
Anyhow grist is up to you I'm with you on something darker and chewier in style.
Here's a couple of threads on coming up with a recipe for golden stouts:
https://www.brewersfriend.com/forum/threads/golden-stout.15806/
https://www.brewersfriend.com/forum/threads/golden-stout.12857/
I think I'd wait to add any of it until secondary like a dry hop...maybe chop them into 1 inch chunks. Maybe aim for a peaches and cream or pineapple and cream type beer
I’d research brewing Sahti or Kvass. I’d guess you’d want to mash the Twinkie’s with hopes of breaking down the oils and fats that would likely kill your head retention if used later. The idea of a white or pale stout sounds on point though. Maybe even throw in a Belgian yeast strain. Good luck!
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