How much Imperial malt?

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HoppyTommy

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Evening all. I've been making all grain brews for the past year using exclusively Maris Otter pale malt. Approx 4kg for 23l batch.

I've just ordered some Hook Head Pale malt after reading some threads on the forum. But before I start that I've got some MO to use up. I've bought some Imperial Malt to add in with it. The plan is to add a "malty backbone" and or bit more of a biscuity flavour. However I am reading vastly conflicting advice as too how much to use.

Ranging from 5 to 20% My gut Feel is to try 4kg MO and 500g of Imperial malt. Does that sound about right for that type of malt or too much?

Cheers
 
I use 400g (5% of total grain bill) in an IPA recipe. I've not used it at over 10%, but I think it'll be fine as its not a very intense malt.
 

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