NorthRiverS
Well-Known Member
Brewers,
Yesterday I brewed up a mini-mash kit from AHS. It was their Anniversary Amber. I had read about doing a late extract addition to reduce carmelization and thus reduce darkening of the beer. I steeped 3+ lbs. of grain, added 1oz. of Palisades hops at the beginning of the boil, turned off the flame at 45 minutes, and added 1oz. of Hallertau hops and the 5lbs. of LME.
Now to my Question. After cooling the wort and taking an SG reading, I tasted it. It seemed extremely bitter to me. Did the late addition cause this increased hops bitterness?
All input appreciated. Thanks.
NRS
Yesterday I brewed up a mini-mash kit from AHS. It was their Anniversary Amber. I had read about doing a late extract addition to reduce carmelization and thus reduce darkening of the beer. I steeped 3+ lbs. of grain, added 1oz. of Palisades hops at the beginning of the boil, turned off the flame at 45 minutes, and added 1oz. of Hallertau hops and the 5lbs. of LME.
Now to my Question. After cooling the wort and taking an SG reading, I tasted it. It seemed extremely bitter to me. Did the late addition cause this increased hops bitterness?
All input appreciated. Thanks.
NRS