tonyolympia
Well-Known Member
I want high-medium body and good head retention in my APA. But would it be overkill to use 33 IBUs of high-alpha hops (Simcoe, 14.4%), AND mash high (154-158), AND use 5% Dextrin malt in my grist? What would a beer with all three techniques / additions taste like?
FWIW, the rest of the grist will be 85% 2 row and 10% Munich. Fermented with WY1272, American Ale II. OG 1046, FG ~1012.
Thanks in advance for your input.
EDIT: I think I just figured out the answer regarding high alpha acids...I think it would only matter if my overall IBUs were high, and 33 isn't high. The AA rating of the hops doesn't affect head retention if the quantities are moderate.
I still wonder if mashing high AND using Dextrin malt would be redundant.
FWIW, the rest of the grist will be 85% 2 row and 10% Munich. Fermented with WY1272, American Ale II. OG 1046, FG ~1012.
Thanks in advance for your input.
EDIT: I think I just figured out the answer regarding high alpha acids...I think it would only matter if my overall IBUs were high, and 33 isn't high. The AA rating of the hops doesn't affect head retention if the quantities are moderate.
I still wonder if mashing high AND using Dextrin malt would be redundant.