Countering overhopping with?

[mrg247]

I added like 3oz of hops to my 5gal batch of irish stout. a bit too much I should say. Is there anything I could add to the fermentation process/bottle to counter it? maybe honey i don't know.

 

[the_bird]

Time. Then more time. Excess hoppiness drops out over time. You could theoretically add some DME and make a bigger, balanced beer out of it - but that would need more aging as well. Honey won't do anything but add some subtle aromas (easily overpowered) and make it more alcoholic. Just be patient.

 

[Mutilated1]

well heres an idea...

make another 5 gallon batch, but "underhop" this one

then mix them both together and bottle it up

??

 

[Jim Karr]

I overhopped a batch with a full boil of Chinook hops....first one I sampled was almost like it was a scorched taste. That was probably 11 months ago.

It has eased up a bit, but it's still very noticeable. Mix a bottle of the overhopped stuff in a big glass with a bottle of something else, mostly malty. That could make it drinkable.

 

[WOP31]

Wait and see how it turns out after fermentation, then if it is still overly hopped for your tastes, do like the_bird said and just wait it out.

Cheers

 

[david_42]

Time will take care of hop flavor and aroma. If you have an overly bitter beer, only blending will help.