[HoosierBrew]

Weaze, just another thought - if this is intended as an AIPA as it looks, 2 oz total of late hops is VERY light for IPA (even for an APA IMO). 6 oz spread across the last 15 minutes, or even better steeped for 30 mins after cooling to 175F, plus 3 oz-ish dry would give you an IPA with much better hop character IMO. Take it for what it's worth - I'm a hophead who brews a fair amount of hoppy beers and I use more than this typically. I don't know what your love of hop flavor/aroma or goals for the beer are - just giving $0.02 (probably less).   

[Iliff Ave]

Weaze, just another thought - if this is intended as an AIPA as it looks, 2 oz total of late hops is VERY light for IPA (even for an APA IMO). 6 oz spread across the last 15 minutes, or even better steeped for 30 mins after cooling to 175F, plus 3 oz-ish dry would give you an IPA with much better hop character IMO. Take it for what it's worth - I'm a hophead who brews a fair amount of hoppy beers and I use more than this typically. I don't know what your love of hop flavor/aroma or goals for the beer are - just giving $0.02 (probably less).   

Well he originally said he had no style in mind. I am thinking he might be looking for something closer to a strongish blonde ale with a bit of citra kick?

[HoosierBrew]

Weaze, just another thought - if this is intended as an AIPA as it looks, 2 oz total of late hops is VERY light for IPA (even for an APA IMO). 6 oz spread across the last 15 minutes, or even better steeped for 30 mins after cooling to 175F, plus 3 oz-ish dry would give you an IPA with much better hop character IMO. Take it for what it's worth - I'm a hophead who brews a fair amount of hoppy beers and I use more than this typically. I don't know what your love of hop flavor/aroma or goals for the beer are - just giving $0.02 (probably less).   

Well he originally said he had no style in mind. I am thinking he might be looking for something closer to a strongish blonde ale with a bit of citra kick?

Yeah, that may well be more what he has in mind. I read it but saw the OG and 1:1 BU:GU and my brain went right to IPA. Might be a fairly bitter blonde, but who cares? I'm guilty of pigeonholing beers too much anyway. 

[Iliff Ave]

Weaze, just another thought - if this is intended as an AIPA as it looks, 2 oz total of late hops is VERY light for IPA (even for an APA IMO). 6 oz spread across the last 15 minutes, or even better steeped for 30 mins after cooling to 175F, plus 3 oz-ish dry would give you an IPA with much better hop character IMO. Take it for what it's worth - I'm a hophead who brews a fair amount of hoppy beers and I use more than this typically. I don't know what your love of hop flavor/aroma or goals for the beer are - just giving $0.02 (probably less).   

Well he originally said he had no style in mind. I am thinking he might be looking for something closer to a strongish blonde ale with a bit of citra kick?

Yeah, that may well be more what he has in mind. I read it but saw the OG and 1:1 BU:GU and my brain went right to IPA. Might be a fairly bitter blonde, but who cares? I'm guilty of pigeonholing beers too much anyway.

I thought the same thing when I saw the IBUs.

Joel, any goals for this beer regardless of style?

Another thought would just be to bring the IBUs down by decreasing the 60 minute addition. Maybe use 1/2 oz for bittering and add the 1/2 oz on the backend of the boil.

[a10t2]

Tastes is tastes, huh?

Far out, man.

I'm actually brewing my all-Citra IPA tomorrow, but that may not be a fair comparison since it also has 1/4 lb habaneros in it.

[HoosierBrew]

Tastes is tastes, huh?

Far out, man.

I'm actually brewing my all-Citra IPA tomorrow, but that may not be a fair comparison since it also has 1/4 lb habaneros in it.

Whoa, now THERE'S some balance for the fruitiness, Sean! Actually the fruity character of the habs sounds great with the Citra. Though I'm sure that occurred to you. 

[Stevie]

Maybe it's just me, but I can't take Citra alone.  Too over fruity and makes the beer seem too sweet for me.  I use them in combo with old school hops like Chinook and Centennial.

I agree. It needs a support hop. Can remain the star, just needs something to go with it. Classic C hops do fine.

[a10t2]

Whoa, now THERE'S some balance for the fruitiness, Sean! Actually the fruity character of the habs sounds great with the Citra. Though I'm sure that occurred to you. 

Oh yeah. This will be the fourth time I've brewed it with minor variations. Second time adding some actual mango to the mix.

[HoosierBrew]

Whoa, now THERE'S some balance for the fruitiness, Sean! Actually the fruity character of the habs sounds great with the Citra. Though I'm sure that occurred to you. 

Oh yeah. This will be the fourth time I've brewed it with minor variations. Second time adding some actual mango to the mix.

It's weird, I skip most chile beers even though I'm a chile head. But mango amd habanero are awesome together. I'm sure the Citra accents the mango even more. Sounds tasty!

[a10t2]

It's weird, I skip most chile beers even though I'm a chile head. But mango amd habanero are awesome together. I'm sure the Citra accents the mango even more. Sounds tasty!

Indeed, it's just as tasty without the mango, but Citra costs more.

With a little luck I'll be at NHC and it should be just about ready to drink!