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03-01-2009, 08:21 PM
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Which hops in bulk?
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I've been checking out the prices for bulk hops at Hops Direct and am considering ordering two or three types. I'm still quite the noob and, while I understand AAU's, am not particularly knowledgeable about the subtleties of different hops varieties.
I'm an extract brewer and generally like IPA's, APA's, ambers and stouts.
If you were buying 2 lbs. of hops, which varieties would you buy with my beer preferences?
Thanks in advance.
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03-01-2009, 08:37 PM
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Pellets or whole?
Amarillo
Cascade
Centennial
Columbus
maybe Magnum
If I had to choose 2:
Amarillo
Centennial
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03-01-2009, 08:41 PM
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I'd probably buy pellets.
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03-01-2009, 08:52 PM
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I would buy pellets, if you can. They're easier to store, and, for me at least, they seem to keep their flavor and bitterness better than leaf hops.
I just bought a pound of Columbus at Hops Direct, and a pound each of Cascade, Simcoe and Amarillo at nikobrew.com. Hops Direct has always been great. I gave NikoBrew a shot because he offers $5 flat shipping. Shipping at HopsDirect is a bit more.
All of the hops I mentioned are great for IPAs and Ambers. Most of them (except Simcoe probably) would also work in American stouts.
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03-02-2009, 05:35 PM
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Just got a response for shipping from Hops Direct. This is to Chicago area.
1# 8.33
2# 9.18
I know I want a lb of Centennial, just need to decide on the other. I'm thinking Magnum since I can use it for the bittering addition of most beers.
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03-02-2009, 05:48 PM
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Whole leaf allthe way. Centenial, Mt Hood and Kent Goldings, IMO.
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03-02-2009, 05:52 PM
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If I only could have two: Willamette and a C hop.
Lets you do American styles, British styles and some Belgians in a pinch with the Willamette.
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03-02-2009, 05:56 PM
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I would go with:
German Magnum: Universal, low-cohumalone bittering hop
German Hallertauer: Can be used in pretty much all German and some Belgian beers
East Kent Golding: Used in pretty much all English ales.
Consider subbing an American hop like Cascade or Amarillo for the Hallertauer with your beer preferences. If you don't brew English beers at all, sub another American hop for the EKG.
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03-02-2009, 07:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by conpewter
Just got a response for shipping from Hops Direct. This is to Chicago area.
1# 8.33
2# 9.18
I know I want a lb of Centennial, just need to decide on the other. I'm thinking Magnum since I can use it for the bittering addition of most beers.
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03-02-2009, 07:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BierMuncher
Good choice.
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Thanks, now I can make some centennial blonde.... and some big IPA that I am craving lately.
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