Bittering hops
- Thread starter brewboar
- Start date
Help Support Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum:
ThickHead
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2008
- Messages
- 967
- Reaction score
- 48
They all have different bittering, flavor and aroma profiles. It will come down to personal preference in the end. However, some good ones to start off trying are the American varietals from the northwest (Cascade, Centennial, Amarillo, etc.). These will give you bright, piney, citrusy yumminess to test your palate.
Edit: Columbus is good for bittering as well.
Edit: Columbus is good for bittering as well.
I think Magnum is one of the more popular bittering hops, as it is very clean, allowing the flavor and aroma additions to come through. I personally like Chinook because I like the flavor that it imparts as a bittering hop. The Chinook flavor is not for everyone, however, so you may want to try something more neutral (e.g. Magnum) first.
So far, I'm liking Magnum and Warrior.
columbus, perle, magnum, and northern brewer are all great for bittering. depends on what style you want to brew
