CrookedElbowBrewing
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Has anyone tried Jack’s Abby Kiwi Rising?
I’ve never brewed a lager but this one intrigues me. I was even interested in something along the lines of their RIPL effect even though it didn't rate off the charts.
I haven’t tried too many IPLs. One was Sudwerks Big DIPL which I found enjoyable. It seems like lagers focus on subtle, “clean” malt flavors, whereas the IPA approach is definitely more hop focused and the malt bill plays a more supporting role.
I’ve made IPAs with London III, Juice, Barbarian, S-33, S-04, Kvieking and US-05. The US 05 had the least estery profile from the yeast with a very clean finish.
If the hops are playing the dominant role is the subtle lager like malt profile a waste of time?
From the lack of posts I’m wondering why IPLs aren’t as popular? Is it just the cooler fermentation requirements?
It looks like many brewers have had success with quick/warmer lager ferments so I don’t think it’s a process limitation.
I’ve never brewed a lager but this one intrigues me. I was even interested in something along the lines of their RIPL effect even though it didn't rate off the charts.
I haven’t tried too many IPLs. One was Sudwerks Big DIPL which I found enjoyable. It seems like lagers focus on subtle, “clean” malt flavors, whereas the IPA approach is definitely more hop focused and the malt bill plays a more supporting role.
I’ve made IPAs with London III, Juice, Barbarian, S-33, S-04, Kvieking and US-05. The US 05 had the least estery profile from the yeast with a very clean finish.
If the hops are playing the dominant role is the subtle lager like malt profile a waste of time?
From the lack of posts I’m wondering why IPLs aren’t as popular? Is it just the cooler fermentation requirements?
It looks like many brewers have had success with quick/warmer lager ferments so I don’t think it’s a process limitation.