Gambrinus Honey Malt

[cornman]

Has anyone ever had the chance to use this. I hear it gives you a really good honey flavor, but can easily be overdone depending on the yeast you use. I was thinking about brewing a Honey Wheat and wondering how much to use and what yeast might be good with it.

Thanks

[seanhagerty]

I've used honey malt in several honey browns. Less=more better. For a 1.055 honey brown I wouldnt recommend using more than 1/2 pound. A 1/4 lb is better. I would try it in small doses first then try a larger amount to see the changes that occur.

[jamilz]

I've heard a number of people say it gives a honey flavor, but I don't think so. At least, it isn't like any honey I've ever tasted.

[bperetto]

It gives a perception of honey-like sweetness more than adding honey would.

I agree with the less is more. We made a light lager (1# in 10G) and it was very overpowering. People loved it, but that's not what we were going for.

In darker beers, it'd be a little more balanced, obviously.