smyrnaquince
Well-Known Member
I'm planning on brewing a dubbel recipe that calls for hops at 60, 20, and 5. I am wondering what the difference would be between adding the last hops at 5 versus adding them at 0. An addition at 5 would barely affect the bitterness, so I don't see any difference there. I'm thinking that the 0 addition would let more of the hop aroma come through.
In addition to that general question of 5 vs 0 minute hops, I have a question related to my brewing process. I brew stovetop half batches (2.5 gallons) and cool the pot in a sink of cold water. So, my wort does not cool as fast as it would with an immersion chiller. Given the slower cooling, should I always push my flavor and aroma hops 5 minute later? For the recipe above, I would keep the 60 minute hops as-is, but move the 20 to 15 and the 5 to 0.
In addition to that general question of 5 vs 0 minute hops, I have a question related to my brewing process. I brew stovetop half batches (2.5 gallons) and cool the pot in a sink of cold water. So, my wort does not cool as fast as it would with an immersion chiller. Given the slower cooling, should I always push my flavor and aroma hops 5 minute later? For the recipe above, I would keep the 60 minute hops as-is, but move the 20 to 15 and the 5 to 0.