I ordered a copy of Graham Wheeler's Brew Your Own British Real Ales At Home from the UK, and have a question for all of the wise sages that inhabit this forum.
Ninety minute hop additions and ninety minutes boils seem to be the standard in UK homebrewing. I have seen a graph on this website (Hop Characteristics Derived from Boiling Times), which shows that bitterness does slightly increase beyond the standard North American 60 minute bittering addition and boil.
Does the additional 30 minutes make a difference? I have some possible theories, but is the extra time really necessary/worth it to get the best results for British style ales?
What are your thoughts and theories on the 90 minute thing?
Ninety minute hop additions and ninety minutes boils seem to be the standard in UK homebrewing. I have seen a graph on this website (Hop Characteristics Derived from Boiling Times), which shows that bitterness does slightly increase beyond the standard North American 60 minute bittering addition and boil.
Does the additional 30 minutes make a difference? I have some possible theories, but is the extra time really necessary/worth it to get the best results for British style ales?
What are your thoughts and theories on the 90 minute thing?