Recent content by Hezpae

Let us know how this turns out. No doubt it would be good. However, I would worry if you aimed at capturing the Mandarina Bavaria flavor distinctly. Is was previously stated that when combined with american / new world "aggresive" hops, the mandarina bavaria does not outline much. Correct me if...

Ok thanks, so I'll keep on relying American / New world hops for punchy IPAs (Hops like Equinox or Mosaic really gives this *punch* flavor). I think I'll brew a lighter blond beer, with Mandarina Bavaria being the only aroma hop, not to lose its flavor. I was thinking on adjusting IBU with...

I know its been a while since you brew this beer, but I'm planning on doing a similar brew : Mandarina Bavaria / Amarillo IPA except I plan on using Magnum hops for bittering. What was your feedback on this? and would you modify something to your recipe (which at first glance seems great, but...

I didn't see a proper improvement, but the flavor of the hops (Mosaic mainly) was definitively there, with a very pleasant nose. I've done massive hop addition at the late of the boil (~2min), then dry hopping for around a week. It was one of my first batches, so I don't think I've made anything...

Sure... I was talking about "extra time" of primary, once FG is reached. So fr IPA related styles I'll just do ~10days of primary (and make sure FG is reached), then 3-5 days dry hop; and 2 days of cold crashing before conditioning. Does this seem more appropriate to you than 3-4 weeks of...

Yes, I've brew an American IPA, hoppy, fruity with balanced IBU around 70, and high gravity (OG was 1.070) (balancing the BU : GU ratio to around 1).:mug: Does it changes something concerning primary duration? I haven't dry hopped yet, I was planning on doing it 5 to 3 days before...

Ok, so this is very simple, though you've got to be patient (not so simple when I smell what is coming off the air locker : flavor of Equinox/ Cascade/Simcoe) Thanks for the answer anyway, I'll give a try. Hez,

I've just read the 147 posts and six year long discussion, but I still have a question.:D I'm (almost) convinced to drop secondary and last longer the primary (up to 4 weeks), and, not to re-activate the "war", I precise that is for me to make my own judgement on the issue. However, I'd like...