Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:59 pm
A lb of Crystal 10 would be good. You only need to steep it. No mash required.
I recommend you wait a couple batches before jumping to partial mash.
You need to work on other procedures first, like controlling fermentation temps, etc in your first couple batches. You still haven't proven whether your sanitation procedures are sufficient. (They may be, but they may not and since you haven't brought a batch all the way to drinking yet, those are yet to be explored processes). Those need to be conquered first. Once you have 2 or 3 batches finished and in your belly, then step it up to the next notch.
It is good you want to do so, but crawl first, walk next, and run later.
HTH-
-B'Dawg
BJCP GM3 Judge & Mead
"Lunch Meat. It's an acquired taste....." -- Mylo