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Old 04-29-2011, 03:49 AM   #1
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I just picked up a lb of NBs and a lb of Willamettes from HopsDirect, and have never used either of them. What other hops play well with NB and Wilamette? What styles are NB known for besides California Common?


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Willamettes taste almost English-y to me. I really like them in an APA or amber with cascades. I also use them for bittering for oatmeal stouts.

Northern brewer hops are unique- not really minty or woody, but sorta kinda. I use them in the California common, as bittering for many other beers, and once in a while in late additions for an amber when I don't want a citrusy taste.


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In the same boat. Picked up a pound of NB from Hops Direct a while back and want to use them. Tweaked the grain bill on my Imperail Black recipe and changed it to all Northern Brewer hops.

1.088 OG / 80 IBU / 30 SRM

Lots of late addition hops.
The plan is to brew this on Saturday.
I don't have much experience with Northern Brewer.
Think it'll work?
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Willamette is a classic English ale hop,I like it. Especially with the other English classic,Kent Golding. Willamette has a earthy,slightly over ripe fruit flavor/aroma,with spice under that. It has a wonderful floral note over all that that I like in lighter ales. To me,Kent Golding has an herby,lemon grass goodness smells & tastes great. Of course,I like to make ales that are light to amber,English/American character-wise.
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