I want to make a hoppy Imperial Pilsner, which after lagering for 3 month needs to be dry hopped instead of late-hopped or even hopstand/whirlpool because that hoppiness will fade through the lagering period.
But, I don't like the grassiness that I'd get from a heavy dry hop addition, especially in a pilsner where it's harder to hide that sort of thing.
So my question: Is it possible to boil 4-8 cups of water, drop it down to 170, and then do a hopstand? Will the water be hoppy in flavor/aroma? And if so, can I just add that to my finished beer?
It seems like if this was possible it would be superior to dry hopping and thus everyone would do it. But I'm wondering why it's not possible.
But, I don't like the grassiness that I'd get from a heavy dry hop addition, especially in a pilsner where it's harder to hide that sort of thing.
So my question: Is it possible to boil 4-8 cups of water, drop it down to 170, and then do a hopstand? Will the water be hoppy in flavor/aroma? And if so, can I just add that to my finished beer?
It seems like if this was possible it would be superior to dry hopping and thus everyone would do it. But I'm wondering why it's not possible.