Balcones Baby Blue Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Mashing
- 1
Prepare the Blue Corn
Rinse the blue corn thoroughly under cold water to remove any impurities.
- 2
Mashing Process
In a large pot, combine the rinsed blue corn and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the corn is soft.
- 3
Adding Malt
After mashing, add 1 cup of malted barley and stir well. Maintain the temperature for an additional 15 minutes.
- 4
Cooling the Mash
Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Fermentation
- 5
Adding Yeast
Once cooled, add 1 tsp of yeast to the mash and stir. Cover the pot with a cloth and let it sit for 24 hours at room temperature.
- 6
Monitoring Fermentation
After 24 hours, check for bubbling which indicates fermentation. Let it ferment for an additional 4-7 days, stirring daily.
Aging
- 7
Preparing for Aging
Once fermentation is complete, strain the liquid into a clean container, discarding solids.
- 8
Adding Flavoring Ingredients
Add 1 cup of oak chips, 1 tbs of caramel malt, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the liquid.
- 9
Aging Process
Seal the container and let it age in a cool, dark place for at least 3 months, shaking it gently once a week.
