bandt9299
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Ok guys no one can seem to answer this question so here goes. I have brewed 2 batches so far the first was a hopped extract only, the second had some specialty grains and fresh hops. There is a taste and smell of certain beers that I dislike and I'm trying to identify that taste so I don't brew a batch like it. I now figured out after using whole hops (and not liking the smell) that its obviously the hops. I used Cascade. The hops have a strong smell to them and some beers have a taste like the hops smell, which i dont like. while trying to identify the taste I thought that I wouldn't like beer with high IBU's. Which I proved wrong, I tried a 60 IBU beer and although it was bitter it didn't have that hop taste. So finally the big question, is it a certain hop do you think (I only have smelled cascade) or is it the addition of "flavor" hops late in the boil that causes that strong hop taste. Last thing is how would I adjust my recipe if it is the "flavor" hops like I think. I hope you guys can understand what I'm trying to say, because most people look at me funny when I try to describe that taste. I WAS a Sam Adams light drinker but Disliked regular Sam Adams because of the "taste in question" maybe this will help. Thanks Guys in advance