U1/108 APA Today.

[bassist286]

Starting an American Pale with Experimental U1/108 hops only. Description of Hops are very promising: Lychee, Mango, Guava, Citrus, Lemongrass, Stone Fruit, Coconut. Going to pitch the Omega Tropical IPA Yeast as well to see how juicy I can make this thing.

 

[BrewingAroundtheRrealm]

I haven't used any experimental hops yet. Though I've thought about it. Let me know that turns out.

 

[Calder]

Do some research on the hops to see how much you need to use. I have used experimental hops before, and 8 ozs produced next to nothing. I think I still have 1,5 lbs somewhere in the freezer. They are even low AA, so can't use them for bittering either.

They put out these great descriptions, but you don't know how subtle, or prominent the flavors are.

While there are going to be some great experimental hops out there, I've decided it is a crap shoot and not worth risking a brew on an unknown. Burnt once .....

 

[bassist286]

Do some research on the hops to see how much you need to use. I have used experimental hops before, and 8 ozs produced next to nothing. I think I still have 1,5 lbs somewhere in the freezer. They are even low AA, so can't use them for bittering either.

They put out these great descriptions, but you don't know how subtle, or prominent the flavors are.

While there are going to be some great experimental hops out there, I've decided it is a crap shoot and not worth risking a brew on an unknown. Burnt once .....

That's true. The U1/108 is 18.2% AA which is insanely high IMO. They smelled pretty good. It's experimental for a reason I guess. It's a lottery beer. Could be amazing could be junk.