S shibbypwn Well-Known Member Joined Mar 4, 2011 Messages 62 Reaction score 0 Location dallas May 24, 2011 #1 I've had a few IPA's/Hop forward beers that had a Minty taste/aftertaste. I HATE mint. Which hops should I avoid?
I've had a few IPA's/Hop forward beers that had a Minty taste/aftertaste. I HATE mint. Which hops should I avoid?
Nateo Well-Known Member Joined Jul 22, 2010 Messages 2,050 Reaction score 46 Location Bennett Springs May 24, 2011 #2 Northern Brewer and Perle are the first that come to my mind for "minty" hops. Sometimes "piney" or "evergreen" flavors can taste sort of minty, too. I'd probably avoid Simcoe as well.
Northern Brewer and Perle are the first that come to my mind for "minty" hops. Sometimes "piney" or "evergreen" flavors can taste sort of minty, too. I'd probably avoid Simcoe as well.
OP OP S shibbypwn Well-Known Member Joined Mar 4, 2011 Messages 62 Reaction score 0 Location dallas May 24, 2011 #3 I've had some that were very piney/evergreen- like pliny for example- which were great. some others just leave that cooling mint sensation in my mouth- and it drives me nuts. thanks for the heads up
I've had some that were very piney/evergreen- like pliny for example- which were great. some others just leave that cooling mint sensation in my mouth- and it drives me nuts. thanks for the heads up