[brulosopher]

Just published the first issue of The Hop Chronicles! For this one, we used a relatively new variety provided that was referred to as Experimental Pine Fruit and recently had a new name applied to it: Eureka. Check it out!

http://brulosophy.com/2015/08/20/the-hop-chronicles-eureka-aka-experimental-pine-fruit/

[HoosierBrew]

I've got some from YVH in my freezer. Can't wait to use them now. Sounds like it's nearly an IPA only hop, and a pretty good one at that.

[BrodyR]

I used ½# of this in a Brown Ale with Conan. I wasn't a huge fan but it was probably the malt clashing (Vienna, Munich, Caramunich). A few friends did enjoy it tho.

[hopfenundmalz]

How would someone sensitive to Cat Pee aroma (like my wife) react to this one? Had Short's Sticky Icky Icky over the weekend, I thought it was "hoppy", she made a bad face.

Edit, this one.
https://www.shortsbrewing.com/beers/sticky-icky-icky/

[reverseapachemaster]

"One taster commented it was like Simcoe on steroids..."

Count me out. I'm not a fan of Simcoe.

[brulosopher]

How would someone sensitive to Cat Pee aroma (like my wife) react to this one? Had Short's Sticky Icky Icky over the weekend, I thought it was "hoppy", she made a bad face.

Edit, this one.
https://www.shortsbrewing.com/beers/sticky-icky-icky/

No one commented on cat pee being prominent at all, I didn't notice any either.

"One taster commented it was like Simcoe on steroids..."

Count me out. I'm not a fan of Simcoe.

I certainly didn't perceive it this way, but it is similar.

[hopfenundmalz]

How would someone sensitive to Cat Pee aroma (like my wife) react to this one? Had Short's Sticky Icky Icky over the weekend, I thought it was "hoppy", she made a bad face.

Edit, this one.
https://www.shortsbrewing.com/beers/sticky-icky-icky/

No one commented on cat pee being prominent at all, I didn't notice any either.

"One taster commented it was like Simcoe on steroids..."

Count me out. I'm not a fan of Simcoe.

I certainly didn't perceive it this way, but it is similar.

I almost always do not pick it up, only if it is very high. How many women did you have taste the beers? They are more sensitive to 4MMP in general.

[brulosopher]

How would someone sensitive to Cat Pee aroma (like my wife) react to this one? Had Short's Sticky Icky Icky over the weekend, I thought it was "hoppy", she made a bad face.

Edit, this one.
https://www.shortsbrewing.com/beers/sticky-icky-icky/

No one commented on cat pee being prominent at all, I didn't notice any either.

"One taster commented it was like Simcoe on steroids..."

Count me out. I'm not a fan of Simcoe.

I certainly didn't perceive it this way, but it is similar.

I almost always do not pick it up, only if it is very high. How many women did you have taste the beers? They are more sensitive to 4MMP in general.

I believe 3/11 were women, one of which was Amanda B. at NHC.

[Footballandhops]

So, does anyone have a good recommendation for a pairing hop for Eureka?

I have some citra, Galaxy, Columbus, EKG and mittelfreau on hand

[HoosierBrew]

So, does anyone have a good recommendation for a pairing hop for Eureka?

I have some citra, Galaxy, Columbus, EKG and mittelfreau on hand

If the "Simcoe on steroids" comment is any indication, I'd vote to use Galaxy with it. The tropical/passionfruit would be a nice balance.


Edit -  FWIW with a hop that strong, EKG and mittelfruh would get totally lost. Citra would work too, but I personally like the combo of Simcoe and Galaxy and I think it'd work better.

[Footballandhops]

So, does anyone have a good recommendation for a pairing hop for Eureka?

I have some citra, Galaxy, Columbus, EKG and mittelfreau on hand

If the "Simcoe on steroids" comment is any indication, I'd vote to use Galaxy with it. The tropical/passionfruit would be a nice balance.


Edit -  FWIW with a hop that strong, EKG and mittelfruh would get totally lost. Citra would work too, but I personally like the combo of Simcoe and Galaxy and I think it'd work better.

Nice, I was leaning towards either galaxy or citra

I'm gonna use a 35ibu 60 min magnum bittering charge and then use 1oz each of eureka and Galaxy at 5min and then 2oz each at flameout for a 30min whirlpool

Grain bill will be 60%2row and 40%munich (kickitatjim's APA recipe)

[HoosierBrew]

Sounds good !

[Footballandhops]

So, does anyone have a good recommendation for a pairing hop for Eureka?

I have some citra, Galaxy, Columbus, EKG and mittelfreau on hand

If the "Simcoe on steroids" comment is any indication, I'd vote to use Galaxy with it. The tropical/passionfruit would be a nice balance.


Edit -  FWIW with a hop that strong, EKG and mittelfruh would get totally lost. Citra would work too, but I personally like the combo of Simcoe and Galaxy and I think it'd work better.

Nice, I was leaning towards either galaxy or citra

I'm gonna use a 35ibu 60 min magnum bittering charge and then use 1oz each of eureka and Galaxy at 5min and then 2oz each at flameout for a 30min whirlpool

Grain bill will be 60%2row and 40%munich (kickitatjim's APA recipe)

Just tapped this beer this morning to chill before the super bowl tonight, I am also dry hopping in the keg with 1oz each eureka and Galaxy....I had to have a taste and I don't think I've ever tasted a better Hoppy pale ale in my life, serious

[Steve Ruch]

18-19% sounds like a good one to bitter an American barleywine with.

[narcout]

I tapped a keg of Eureka pale ale this weekend. 

I get citrus (lemon, grapefruit), melon, light floral and light pine.  It has kind of a sharp bitterness; I think it might pair well with something something earthy.  The beer also tastes a bit minerally to me.

6 gallon batch

10 lbs. - 2 row
11.2 oz. - British medium crystal

.5 oz Eureka (18.5% AA) - 60 min
.25 oz. Eureka - 20 min
1 oz. Eureka - 10 min
1 oz. Eureka - 5 min
2 oz. Eureka - 0 min
2 oz. Eureka - Dry hop (3 days)

Wyeast 1272

OG: 1.054
FG: 1.012