Hops for a blonde - Page 3

Pharmguy · 05-07-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathBrewer

I've found that to be incorrect. It doesn't add much bitterness at all...it's worked very well for adding flavor. I remove from the kettle at boiling and use a seperate bittering addition.

So replacing my 20 min flavor addition with this sound right?

HoppyDaze · 05-07-2009, 06:15 PM

the lady at the lhbs told me that saaz and sterling were the same thing. I asked "if thats the case, why are they named different?" ...then came the deer in the headlights look. Is there any truth to this? I understand they are close and can be substituted for each other, but the "same thing"? Wonder if she just repeats everything anyone who comes in tells her?

**DeathBrewer** · 05-07-2009, 06:30 PM

It's a Saaz "variety" grown in America. It is FAR from being the same as Czech Saaz.

**DeathBrewer** · 05-07-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmguy

So replacing my 20 min flavor addition with this sound right?

That's what I've done a few times. Works great.

Pharmguy · 05-07-2009, 07:30 PM

Very cool, on my way to the HBS

sleepystevenson · 05-08-2009, 01:18 PM

I love the willamette in blonde ales. My last blonde had only a 60 min bittering addition. (around 20 IBU's worth) Won 3rd place at a local tasting two weeks ago. I find simple recipes to be best for this style. Good luck!

Pharmguy · 05-08-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepystevenson

I love the willamette in blonde ales. My last blonde had only a 60 min bittering addition. (around 20 IBU's worth) Won 3rd place at a local tasting two weeks ago. I find simple recipes to be best for this style. Good luck!

Cool to hear, i just finished the batch so i'll know in a few weeks.