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07-16-2007, 04:05 AM
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All Chinook?
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Thinking about doing one. 2 row, biscuit, crystal, wheat and carapils. Big beer 1.100 +, with 100 IBU's. What say the EAC's
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07-16-2007, 01:57 PM
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Cranky Old Guy
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I think it will be like using a bastard file on your tongue! I've had one or two all Chinook IPAs & it is harsh in large quantities.
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07-16-2007, 06:04 PM
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I did an all Chinook IPA (see Brown Hoppy in my signature). It was about a 1.060 with ~70IBUs.
The Chinook was a little harsh, especially young but the beer has mellowed into one of my favorites. The bite from Chinook is different from most of the bitter beers I have tasted.
It won't be a mellow beer but I bet you will enjoy it. And if it does turn out too harsh, leave it age for a couple more months and it should be perfect.
Craig
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07-16-2007, 06:08 PM
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I think you guys are right about the harshness, now considering going with all glacier, lots of em.
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07-16-2007, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NewAGBrewer
I think you guys are right about the harshness, now considering going with all glacier, lots of em.
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Scared you off did we? Wimp 
Actually, I really like my all Chinook and quite a few friends have enjoyed it also. It just has a different bite than similar IPAs. You have to be a hophead to really enjoy it though. But if you attempting such a beer I would assume you are 
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07-16-2007, 06:19 PM
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I fear no beer, But I think the low cohumulone will make a better IPA
Edit: Think 1.118 and 170 ibus is too much?
Last edited by AGBrewer; 07-16-2007 at 06:32 PM.
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07-16-2007, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NewAGBrewer
I fear no beer, But I think the low cohumulone will make a better IPA
Edit: Think 1.118 and 170 ibus is too much?
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Personally, yes.
I think really big beers end up sweet and the hops starts getting to be less important in the beer. I'd rather go with a 1.070-1.090 IPA with lots of late hops additions. That type of beer is going to be a real hop head beer. I think a 1.118 is going to be a Barleywine no matter how many hops are added. The thick wort just won't dissolve any more hops essence (flavor, aroma, bitterness).
Still if you offered me one, I would take it in a instant 
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07-16-2007, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CBBaron
The thick wort just won't dissolve any more hops essence (flavor, aroma, bitterness).
Still if you offered me one, I would take it in a instant
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07-16-2007, 10:10 PM
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It's a sickness!
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Check out Dudes Pliny recipe for more info on Gravity vs IBU's. By the way, .... insane recipe.
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07-17-2007, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by gabe
Check out Dudes Pliny recipe for more info on Gravity vs IBU's. By the way, .... insane recipe.
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But a damned good one. I've made it twice now and I love it.
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