Bravo & Northern Brewer, what to brew with them?

buzzno · Oct 19, 2012

I just acquired some Bravo & Northern Brewer hops and was wondering how I should use them? I'm fairly new to brewing and am wondering if these are complimentary to each other or should I use them in separate brews? I lean towards the IPA variety, is there a good recipe someone can point me to that I can use these in? Much thanks! :mug:

dbrewski · Oct 19, 2012

Northern Brewer is a good hop. I mainly use it in California Common (steam) beer with Wyeast 2112. I really like to almost hop-burst at the very end of the boil with them. It is a repeat recipe. I can't comment on Bravo as I haven't used it.

Calder · Oct 19, 2012

I used Bravo as a single hop in a hop bursted APA, and it turned out pretty good.

It was an extract test brew, 30 minutes and done (2.5 gallon batch). You can just make a regular APA and use Bravo for all the hops.

Pappers_ · Oct 19, 2012

Bravo doesn't really have the citrus-y qualities for a typical American style IPA.

permo · Oct 20, 2012

Northern Brewer is very underrated. My experience with the hop makes me think that it is like willamette on steroids. Enhanced floral, herbal, woodsy with mint and citrus undertones. Northern brewer is a great hop for stouts and porters all the way but my favorite way to use it is in conjuction with some other hops.....centennial, cascade, etc....etc........late in the boil for pale ales.

Herky21 · Oct 20, 2012

I'd say an APA. Sweetwater pale Ale by grand Teton uses a lot of bravo and it is excellent.

tcory77 · Oct 21, 2012

Cali common all the way with the northern brewer. One of my favorite styles, easy drinking, great flavor and you can find some good recipes on this site.

buzzno · Oct 21, 2012

Great suggestions! Thanks for your input everyone. I think I see a Cali Common and an APA in my future!

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