dirty_martini
Well-Known Member
Ive used FWH in my APAs and IPAs for a long time with great results. However, the highest alpha hop Ive ever used was Amarillo at around 8%. It seems the consensus from most sources is that you shouldnt use higher alpha hops. The thing is I want to make an IPA and all of the hops I plan on using are high alpha. Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Summit. Now, I already know not to use summit in FWH (the only time Ive really tasted onion/garlic from summits was when a friend used them for FWH). Citra is a iffy bittering hop. I love the Nelson flavor so I was thinking about using them but they are 12% alpha.
The question is are high alpha off limits completely for FWH, or is it more about the co-humulone levels, beta acids, or any other factor that allows you to use them?
The question is are high alpha off limits completely for FWH, or is it more about the co-humulone levels, beta acids, or any other factor that allows you to use them?