This year I am trying to do as many single hop beers as possible. I have done Nelson, Amarillo, Columbus, and Ron Mexico so far. Azacca and Chinook are next (then a pilsner with only saaz).
I also split the Nelson IPA between WLP001 and WY3711. Once I get the lager x from white labs, I'm going to do a split batch with WLP860 to see the difference.
I also started using Belgian sugars for the first time, added tamarind to 2 beers (didn't add enough to the dubbel, still waiting on the sour rye), and added apricot puree to a saison.
Generally I want to gain a good understanding of what each thing adds and how to use them.
I also split the Nelson IPA between WLP001 and WY3711. Once I get the lager x from white labs, I'm going to do a split batch with WLP860 to see the difference.
I also started using Belgian sugars for the first time, added tamarind to 2 beers (didn't add enough to the dubbel, still waiting on the sour rye), and added apricot puree to a saison.
Generally I want to gain a good understanding of what each thing adds and how to use them.