chase
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I picked up some Two-Hearted last week while I was in North Carolina, because we can't get it here in Illinois. Man, I love that beer!
Anyways, I was drinking one, and comparing it to a clone recipe I recently made. The Two-Hearted has a very distinct orangey flavor. It is not the same as the grapefruit flavor I have normally tasted. So I was wondering if I could maybe use an orange or two in my next batch to see if I could get my clone closer to the real thing? Has anyone tried using citrus fruits in an IPA?
I imagine that for the most part, most good hops like Cascades have a great citrusy flavor that is enough for most people. But I want more of that flavor with less bitter, so would oranges/grapefruits be a good idea or bad?
Anyways, I was drinking one, and comparing it to a clone recipe I recently made. The Two-Hearted has a very distinct orangey flavor. It is not the same as the grapefruit flavor I have normally tasted. So I was wondering if I could maybe use an orange or two in my next batch to see if I could get my clone closer to the real thing? Has anyone tried using citrus fruits in an IPA?
I imagine that for the most part, most good hops like Cascades have a great citrusy flavor that is enough for most people. But I want more of that flavor with less bitter, so would oranges/grapefruits be a good idea or bad?