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Re: First wort hopping help
« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2015, 09:38:59 am »
I think 4-5 oz dry total would be better - you'll pick up some nice aroma from the stand, too. If you do it this way I'll be curious to see what you think.
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Re: First wort hopping help
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2015, 10:50:26 am »
I am brewing an IPA on Tuesday which I intend to do a 60 min boil with 0 hops in the boil.  I am adding warrior in FWH and Citra,galazy and mosaic at whirlpool-

Question is, i just read an article that recommended NOT adding high alpha hops (like Warrior) to FWH as some claim it adds an unpleasant bitterness/flavor

Does anyone have any experience with this?  Am I setting up to make a pour(get the pun?) choice?

My intent is a high flavor,juicy IPA with low IBU, or perceived bitterness

Thanks

BAH!  you can use any hops you like for FWH.  I have and continue to use high alpha hops if they have the character I want.
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Re: First wort hopping help
« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2015, 11:50:47 am »
I am brewing an IPA on Tuesday which I intend to do a 60 min boil with 0 hops in the boil.  I am adding warrior in FWH and Citra,galazy and mosaic at whirlpool-

Question is, i just read an article that recommended NOT adding high alpha hops (like Warrior) to FWH as some claim it adds an unpleasant bitterness/flavor

Does anyone have any experience with this?  Am I setting up to make a pour(get the pun?) choice?

My intent is a high flavor,juicy IPA with low IBU, or perceived bitterness

Thanks

BAH!  you can use any hops you like for FWH.  I have and continue to use high alpha hops if they have the character I want.

Good to know sir
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Re: First wort hopping help
« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2015, 11:53:43 am »
I think 4-5 oz dry total would be better - you'll pick up some nice aroma from the stand, too. If you do it this way I'll be curious to see what you think.

Right on-  Im got to my LHS tomorrow and gonna go with your recommendation,  I will let you know how it tastes in a few weeks!!
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Re: First wort hopping help
« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2015, 12:15:04 pm »
been brewing for 10+ years but the fwh and whirlpool thing is totally new to me

My very general suggestion for total late hopping rates, including dry hops:
  • APA 1-2 lb/bbl
  • AIPA 2-4 lb/bbl
  • IIPA >4 lb/bbl
1 lb/bbl is ~0.5 oz/gal, so 18 oz in 5 gal is ~7 lb/bbl.
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Re: First wort hopping help
« Reply #20 on: October 04, 2015, 12:43:51 pm »
been brewing for 10+ years but the fwh and whirlpool thing is totally new to me

My very general suggestion for total late hopping rates, including dry hops:
  • APA 1-2 lb/bbl
  • AIPA 2-4 lb/bbl
  • IIPA >4 lb/bbl
1 lb/bbl is ~0.5 oz/gal, so 18 oz in 5 gal is ~7 lb/bbl.

Thanks for the scale- I assume this includes whirlpool additions

if i scaled back to:

.75oz warrior FWH

Whirlpool @175 for 45:
2oz Galaxy
2oz Mosaic
2oz Citra

Dry hop with
1oz each

That would put me in the 3.5lbs/barrel range...
« Last Edit: October 04, 2015, 12:49:01 pm by TexasHumuluslupulushead »
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