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DrHop · 08-18-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterTipsy

Don't worry, my gravity dropped to 1.016. I know you were really worried.

I sampled it after 3 weeks in the primary. Definitely orangey. Apparently Pacifica is a mild hop. I used 4oz in the boil and the hop flavor isn't strong. It seems like it will taste good with some carbonation. The caramel malts are milder than I expected too.

There wasn't much in the aroma beyond orange so I dry hopped with 2oz of Fuggles.

Just wondering why you chose fuggles over something citrusy or spicy maybe? Have you thought About adding something at bottling?

Is it orangey because of the hops or orange peel?

MisterTipsy · 08-18-2012, 11:36 AM

Fuggles only because that's what I had at the time. Sounds like an odd choice, but the end result was good. Next time I make it, I'll use something different for a dry hop. Something citrusy and floral.

It's orangey because of both the orange peel and the hops. They have different and complimentary flavors. The hops have more of a sweet orange juice flavor. (At least they do with this combination of grain)

I thought about bottling with honey and might do that next time. This batch is almost gone. I enjoyed it.

DrHop · 08-18-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterTipsy

Fuggles only because that's what I had at the time. Sounds like an odd choice, but the end result was good. Next time I make it, I'll use something different for a dry hop. Something citrusy and floral.

I think fuggles could balance it out but was just wondering.

I heard summit also has a sweet orange flavor but haven't used it. Have you thought about trying that?