What would happen if I started building my IPA and APA recipes around a 60 minute boil and then a 20 minute steep after boil between 165 and 190 degrees? Of course, after this period i would cool the wort quickly as normal to prevent infection.
I would still get a full 60 minute boil to give a good hot break and remove dms and other undesirables. I would still be adding all of my flavor and aroma additons to wort that was sterile because it would be over 160 degrees.
Perhaps I would get a little extra flavor from the hops because the higher heat makes more of the volatile oils break down?
Anybody else think this might be a good idea for an IPA?
I would still get a full 60 minute boil to give a good hot break and remove dms and other undesirables. I would still be adding all of my flavor and aroma additons to wort that was sterile because it would be over 160 degrees.
Perhaps I would get a little extra flavor from the hops because the higher heat makes more of the volatile oils break down?
Anybody else think this might be a good idea for an IPA?