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I like sorachi ace, but don't have to use it. Another alternative is Nelson Sauvin...I had a beer the other night that was dry hopped with this and it has a real nice citrusy and fruity aroma. Has anybody used this hop for a pale ale before?

My original thought was to use only Sorachi Ace. .75 oz for 60 min .50 oz for 30 min .50 oz at 0 Would you dry hop?

amen to that...

No real reason for the chosen hops. I wanted to try something different than the three C's. I'm open to any suggestions. thanks again for all the feedback.:mug:

Please review my pale ale recipe and let me know what you think...I appreciate it. Grain 8 lbs Pilsner (2 Row) Bel (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 62.7 % 2 lbs Vienna Malt (3.5 SRM) Grain 2 15.7 % 1 lbs 8.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 3 11.8 % 12.0 oz Honey Malt (25.0 SRM) Grain 4 5.9 %...

Mine finished out at 1.015.....had the first one tonight..very good. The right beer to share for Christmas.

I did the Brickwarmer Holiday Red Kit from Northern Brewer and used WLP013 London Ale Yeast. The OG should have been 1.062 Upon further review.....there is a krausen ring.

I completed my 1st AG brewing the other night and felt that everything went well. I'm concerned that there may be nothing happening. Below are my batch specs. sacch rest @ 153F for 65 min mash out @ 170F for 10 mins Boil for 60 mins Cooled wort to 74F pitched yeast @ 73F Wort temp has...

excellent job!

I was hoping to use Satus as the bittering hop in my pale ale. Has anybody used these hops before? Thanks

you know, I saw it before I posted, but posted anyway :) are there other books out there that covers this topic or others that you all would recommend? Thanks for all the help.

Can anyone suggest a great book for designing beers? Cheers!

If in doubt rinse and sanitize.

Sounds like a good deal...go for it.

Saran wrap works great. No reason to think that the beer cap won't work. Just keep an eye on the water in the airlock and top off as necessary.