Pugalicious
Well-Known Member
So I tried to rush a brew session into a tight timeframe and seriously messed up in a number of areas (but more on that another time). Long story short, my main concern is that I accidentally threw in 4oz of Cascade into a 4 gal batch (don't ask) for 90 minutes with an OG of 1.048! Then .25oz at 30 mins, .25 oz at 10 mins, and .5oz at flameout.
Upon tasting when taking a gravity reading, it was quite bitter. Normally I wouldn't mind a lot of bitterness in my IPA but due to the 4oz at 90 mins it left a long harsh aftertaste and not nearly enough aroma or "up front" hop character. So..
I'm going to wait to see how it tastes after primary to make a decision on how to deal with it. My original plan was to dry hop but I think it will already be way too bitter for that.
Any suggestions or thoughts? I'm thinking of brewing another batch with a higher ABV, more of a malt backbone, and nothing but late hop additions and then blending the two batches. Good plan or crazy?
Thanks in advance everyone!
Upon tasting when taking a gravity reading, it was quite bitter. Normally I wouldn't mind a lot of bitterness in my IPA but due to the 4oz at 90 mins it left a long harsh aftertaste and not nearly enough aroma or "up front" hop character. So..
I'm going to wait to see how it tastes after primary to make a decision on how to deal with it. My original plan was to dry hop but I think it will already be way too bitter for that.
Any suggestions or thoughts? I'm thinking of brewing another batch with a higher ABV, more of a malt backbone, and nothing but late hop additions and then blending the two batches. Good plan or crazy?
Thanks in advance everyone!