Nick Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 i have just started 2 draughts so that i have plenty of thirst quenchers in the new year, but i would like to dry hop one. i have been using cascade pellets in my lagers, but dont want the same citrussy flavour in a draught. i have used fuggles in my stouts and dark ales, but have no experience with other hops. can someone suggest a hop that will suit and give me an idea as to what to expect[happy] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamB8 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Simcoe and/or Zythos if you struggle getting hold of Simcoe. Simcoe gives you a really nice strong piney/grapefruit flavour, great hop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Try cascade / chinook blend, .75g each per / l I really don't ever use a single hop anymore, blending is loads of fun adds adds a level of complexity you just don't get from a single hop. Cascade / chinook, cascade / citra, centennial / amarillo etc, If you like american beers go with american hops, 1-2 grams per / l Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi Nick. Without really knowing the flavour you would like to impart on these Draught brews of yours, my advice options are hard to give. Below is a link to a hop chart that does a pretty good job of defining the characteristics of most of the well known hop varieties. Hop Characteristics Chart. I'm finding a lot of my enjoyment in home brewing is coming from experimentation with different hop varieties. [joyful] Good luck with your choice(s). Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 most of the Aussie/NZ varieties will give you tropical fruit like properties. What about Topaz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne (Captain Yobbo) Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Try cascade / chinook blend, .75g each per / l I really don't ever use a single hop anymore, blending is loads of fun adds adds a level of complexity you just don't get from a single hop. Cascade / chinook, cascade / citra, centennial / amarillo etc, If you like american beers go with american hops, 1-2 grams per / l Enjoy +1 I myself like a Chinook/Cascade/Amarillo blend. I am still experimenting with other hops in the future get a lot of compliments on the hop blended beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne (Captain Yobbo) Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 PS. My last few brews I have gone dry hopping mad the APA i just bottled the other day had a 60g blend of cascade amarillo and chinook on top of the 15 min addition and 5 min addition. I like the aroma dry hopping brings its like a punch in the face of hoppy goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien E1 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I love a East Kent Golding/Fuggles (or Styrian Golding) 50-50 blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEoin Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Magnum, yumyumyum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 What about Topaz I am drinking my Thames Valley Pale Ale at the minute, with three adittions of Topaz - 15 @ 10, 25 @ 5 & 20 @ 3. It is quite nice a fruity and I think, as Yob says, would benefit from a buddy hop. Just need to figure out which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Magnum' date=' yumyumyum[/quote'] Really? Magnum is my go to bittering hop these days but have never used it dry or late in the boil. What does it taste like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEoin Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 yeah, I like it as a dry hop or tea. i think it adds a nice fresh and light citrus aroma. good addition to lighter beers like a lager or sparkling ale Magnum tea is awesome for making Budweiser drinkable. Don't judge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Magnum' date=' yumyumyum[/quote'] Really? Magnum is my go to bittering hop these days but have never used it dry or late in the boil. What does it taste like? Apparently the Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA uses Magnums in the "Torpedo" dry hop. That's a bloody nice beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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