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05-07-2009, 02:21 PM
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Hops for a blonde
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Was not a big fan of the Centennial in my last blonde ale. Too spicey maybe? I have a hard time describing hop flavors. Anyway, I am thinking perle or williamette or even both for my next batch. Ideas, comments, concerns?
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05-07-2009, 02:24 PM
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I've always used Saaz for aroma and Hallertau for bittering in my Blondes gives a great light floral profile.
My current batch I went with Vangaurd and Cascade, as I wanted to try something differant.
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05-07-2009, 02:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiskey
I've always used Saaz for aroma and Hallertau for bittering in my Blondes gives a great light floral profile.
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That is a hard pair to beat.
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05-07-2009, 02:44 PM
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I am going to use that combo in an octoberfest, wanted to experiment a bit with this blonde.
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05-07-2009, 02:45 PM
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My last blonde was choc full of Willamette. I like it.
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05-07-2009, 02:46 PM
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Willamette is fairly common for a Bonde. Good choice.
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05-07-2009, 02:51 PM
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bitter w/ Willamette. Amarillo for aroma/flavor. That's a winning combo, any way you slice it. Amarillo has done the best job in my blonde and pale ale as a finishing hop...DO IT!
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05-07-2009, 02:53 PM
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I can't argue with Amarillo, easily one of my favorites.
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05-07-2009, 02:56 PM
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Sterling has a great flavor for my blonde.
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05-07-2009, 03:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slimer
Sterling has a great flavor for my blonde.
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+1
I was very happy with my last blonde - FWH'ed and only used Sterlings.
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