Are these hops good enough?

Octavius · 05-14-2011, 10:08 PM

Really don't like complaining but these don't look to good to me:

Whadya think?

**SD-SLIM** · 05-14-2011, 10:27 PM

I agree!

**kapbrew13** · 05-14-2011, 10:39 PM

How do they smell? Cheesy?

Octavius · 05-15-2011, 12:34 AM

Well, I "think" the Columbus does smell a bit cheesy - and the wife agreed. Though never used this type before - definitely not fruity - sort of a heavier aroma.

The Columbus I used as a finishing hop in my Armpit brew. The Cheddar low notes nicely complementing the floral bouquet of manliness. Ha!!

**bwomp313** · 05-15-2011, 01:29 AM

where'd you get them from?

BoundForBeer · 05-16-2011, 11:54 AM

put them in a papper bag and save them for lambics....that is unless you just bought these and this is how the showed up then I would be pissed.

Octavius · 05-16-2011, 07:48 PM

Well I'm pissed then.

Parkinson1963 · 05-16-2011, 11:29 PM

use them as your bittering hop.

I had the same problem with my homegrown hops a cheesey odour due to bad drying conditions.

I brewed a batch using the hops and found no discernible cheesy odour.

Cheers

Octavius · 05-17-2011, 12:27 AM

Well, the cheesey odour (ha!) could be just the nature of Columbus hops - heavy and pungent. I was concerned about 50% of the cones being brown.
Thanks for tip regarding using them for bittering - good idea!
Cheers!