Hop types

Is there a list of different types of hop and what you can expect from each?
A list of the characteristics of each would be great for people wanting to create there own recipes. Say if you want a orange note what type of hop gives this. So on and so on. Also what hops do when you add them at different times of the boil...

 

Ohhh yeah, so many places:

http://byo.com/resources/hops

http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?page_id=239

http://www.northwesthops.com/Hop_Characteristics_s/24.htm

To name a few

 

Right here. The third post down is for hops.

 

Also, a user here, sweetcell, compiled a very useful resource about hops. It's in the Prosted threads section and in his signature. It was originally (I believe) intended as a resource for hops growing, however it also provides useful substitution options, typical uses, and characteristics of different varieties.

 

Where can you find info on what to expect from how long hops are in the boil? Does the boil time only effect how much flavor is extracted from the hop or does time actually change the effect the hop has? What makes a hop good for long boils/aroma. Does the lenght of time in boil change the hop oils chemically?? Does different boil times change say a citricy to bitter, so on..

 

"How to Brew" by John Palmer ... Every brewer should own that book, IMO.

 

I have that book on order from amazon. Cant wait to get it....

 

Boiling time does change the effect of the hops. I'm not sure where you can get precise info and/or scientific chemical descriptions, but the basic idea (as I understand it) is as follows.
Boiling for 5 min or less will add aroma and little to no flavor or bitterness.
Boiling for 15 min or so will add more flavor than aroma or bitterness.
Boiling for 60 min will pretty much just add bitterness.

 

Just had my wife print this in a poster form. She works at a UPS store so it's going on my keezer.

http://zekeshore.com/hops_v1.12.png

 

That is rad

 

http://beerlegends.com/hops-varieties

^lots of good info here!

 

This is great info - thanks for sharing, especially the poster sized chart.

 

Now that is going to come in handy.....