Bravo Hops for Dry Hopping?

**thataintchicken** · 10-06-2009, 12:12 AM

I'm dry hopping my latest IPA attempt with 1 oz of Bravo Hops.
I have a good supply of them and I thought -- why not?

Is this a good idea or should I just stick to using them as bittering hops.

these whole hops are sitting at 13.4% BTW.

**ben the brewman** · 10-06-2009, 02:01 AM

you never know until you try it. my deal with dry hopping is if it smells great use it.

**thataintchicken** · 10-06-2009, 03:37 PM

they smell incredible, like a citrus explosion.

Thanks for the reply.

Beerrific · 10-06-2009, 04:11 PM

I have used them for a dry hop. They are OK, not my favorite. If I ever use them again I will probably blend them with something like Chinook or Simcoe.

FlyGuy · 10-06-2009, 04:20 PM

I have sampled IPA's dry hopped with bravo and a mix of bravo and centennial. I definitely preferred the latter. I think bravo is a better bittering hop than aroma hop -- I find it a bit coarse on the nose. But fine in small quantities, especially if mixed with something complimentary.

**thataintchicken** · 10-07-2009, 12:50 AM

OMG. This smells so good.
Going into bottles next week.

If you are on my Xmas list... be ready for IPA.

**thataintchicken** · 10-07-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyGuy

I have sampled IPA's dry hopped with bravo and a mix of bravo and centennial. I definitely preferred the latter. I think bravo is a better bittering hop than aroma hop -- I find it a bit coarse on the nose. But fine in small quantities, especially if mixed with something complimentary.

amarillo, bravo and cascade. it's my ABCIPA.

sub-zero · 10-07-2009, 01:12 AM

Do you need my address????????

come on Christmas

FlyGuy · 10-07-2009, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thataintchicken

amarillo, bravo and cascade. it's my ABCIPA.

That sounds like a great combination. Catchy acronym, too!