SethMasterFlex
Well-Known Member
I've made a few really good IPA's using a FWH addition and late hop additions at 15,10,5, and flameout. I usually use 2 ounces of dry hops in a 5 gallon batch.
It turns out that I have a lot of hops stockpiled that I'd like to get creative with. I want to make a very hoppy dIPA with them. How much aroma hops are too much? Can I get away with adding 1-2 oz at 15,10,5, and flameout? Is there a point of diminishing returns where it's just a waste to use that much? FYI, I will be using whole hops for this step. Yes I know it's gonna be a pain to filter out, etc.
Also, how much can I dry hop? Can I do 4-5 oz in a 5 gallon batch without it becoming overly grassy? I plan on dry hopping for 14 days.
Would you like some grain to go with those hops?:
10 lbs 2-Row
1 lb Flaked Rye
1 lb Corn Sugar
6 oz CaraVienne
8 oz Cara-pils
8 oz Victory
OG=1.080
Gonna split this batch up yeast-wise. Half with Pacman and half with Denny's Favorite 50.
*edit* I will be primarily using Simcoe, Amarillo, Cascade, and Centennial with Simcoe and Amarillo taking the spotlight.
It turns out that I have a lot of hops stockpiled that I'd like to get creative with. I want to make a very hoppy dIPA with them. How much aroma hops are too much? Can I get away with adding 1-2 oz at 15,10,5, and flameout? Is there a point of diminishing returns where it's just a waste to use that much? FYI, I will be using whole hops for this step. Yes I know it's gonna be a pain to filter out, etc.
Also, how much can I dry hop? Can I do 4-5 oz in a 5 gallon batch without it becoming overly grassy? I plan on dry hopping for 14 days.
Would you like some grain to go with those hops?:
10 lbs 2-Row
1 lb Flaked Rye
1 lb Corn Sugar
6 oz CaraVienne
8 oz Cara-pils
8 oz Victory
OG=1.080
Gonna split this batch up yeast-wise. Half with Pacman and half with Denny's Favorite 50.
*edit* I will be primarily using Simcoe, Amarillo, Cascade, and Centennial with Simcoe and Amarillo taking the spotlight.