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Offline DW

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Back Hopp"ENING"
« on: January 16, 2016, 09:26:49 am »
I brewed my first brag got--OG 1.12, FG 1.018.  Used local honey and local hops.  Problem: after setting up and doing my mash I noticed one problem......the local hops were more than 2 YEARS OLD!!!  So I could have been more prepared, I realize that.  The final braggot needs more bitterness to mellow the sweetness. 
1. How can I do that?
2. Will Hop extract post boil give any bitterness, or will it only contribute aroma? 
3. Could I boil water and hops and add that back to the finished braggot?

Y'all are great. Always appreciate the help