andyrobertson
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please help should i do it towards end of boil or should i do it before bottling.... im using mangos frozen from trader joes
making a mango ipa when should i add the mango??
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40oz2freedom
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I've made a couple of mango beers that have turned out well. I always add my mango to the secondary. 1 lb per gallon.
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When I use mango I cut it up into smaller chunks. The idea being more surface area comes in contact with the beer. That said, my experience with mango is that it is a delicate fruit, lending minor notes to the beer. If you are going to dry hop a beer and/or have big flavor/aroma additions of hops, the mangos will definitely be over powered if not nonexistent.
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I put it into the blender first. I've put it on a hef and a pale.
I just finished up a Mango and strawberry Weizen.. I diced everything up fine, and added it to the wort at about 180 degrees. I let it sit for 20 minutes before chilling. I left everything in the primary for 2 1/2 weeks, and then bottled. I smell strawberry, and taste mango. But, the beer is still young.
I do a sour mango beer https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f72/drunk-owl-mango-55227/ and the mango is just there as a hint of flavor. It will get lost in an IPA, IMHO
