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[BeerFireBrew]

After searching, most threads were a little older so I assumed there would not be much feedback. I really really enjoyed Tröegs's Hop Knife American Ale. I've never created my own recipe, but tweaked others I've found online. Tröegs' website states the grains/hops used in the brew: Malt - Crystal, Pilsner, Vienna Hops - Cascade, Chinook, El Dorado. From the taste, I think Pilsner is the base but with a good portion of crystal. I plan to attempt a 3 gallon BIAB. (Edited: I accidentally hit Enter so it posted. I am going to post my thought on the recipe)

 

[BeerFireBrew]

My initial thought on recipe.. 60 minute boil, not 90

 

[DrummoRC]

This was the description from the Troegs website

Hop Knife 6.0%

Our signature Amber Ale brewed with Cascade, Williamette, Crystal and Nugget hops


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[DrummoRC]

Curious why 60 verses 90 with BIAB? You want to keep abv low? (Nothing wrong with that)


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[Beezer94]

With pilsner malt it is a good idea to always boil for 90 to minimize the DMS precursors that result in cream corn aroma.

 

[BeerFireBrew]

With pilsner malt it is a good idea to always boil for 90 to minimize the DMS precursors that result in cream corn aroma.

Correct, I wanted to avoid DMS precursors. For anyone interested about that subject: http://beersmith.com/blog/2012/04/10/dimethyl-sulfides-dms-in-home-brewed-beer/

Drummo-RC, I am not sure where you got the information that states:
"Hop Knife 6.0%

Our signature Amber Ale brewed with Cascade, Williamette, Crystal and Nugget hops"

Below is a screen shot from their site.