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The 1 oz each of Amarillo and Simcoe at 15 adds around 30 IBU. The IBU/SG ratio is .777.

So, went ahead and pulled the trigger on an ounce of Centennial, 4 oz of Amarillo, and 4 oz of Simcoe, since the combo of Amarillo and Simcoe is so good. So, this is what my friend Robert and myself are going to brew from it (for real this time :P) This Is Not A Beer, It's An IPA 6.50...

Any C hop should work well. Simcoe can be found, but it will be at a premium, more than likely. I've seen good things with Amarillo and Centennial.

Yeah, the dreaded cat pee. I'd think if used for FWH, it wouldn't be nearly as bad, but most people do suggest limiting the amount used. I'd stick to the Chinook and Amarillo if those other 2 are all you have though.

My two cents: Not enough late additions for hops. You are going to have a good bit of perceived bitterness without much flavor/aroma after the dry hops fade out. Late additions are key to aroma and flavor. Honestly, I'd do something like this: 7 g Amarillo and Simcoe at 60 14 g Amarillo...

I think his reasoning is because with that much crystal malt it will be quite sweet. I think the Chinook is a bit too much overall. Many people have said Chinook when used in large amounts gets very "Catty". It's also supposedly pretty harsh as a bittering hop when used in large amounts...

I would switch the Chinook and Cascades, you'd have better IBU that way and would keep the floral/fruity notes from the Cascades where they should be, in the flavor and aroma. Cascade + Citra sounds like a good combo to me. Otherwise, should turn out well, I think any good American yeast...

Be careful with extract flavorings. Some are good, some are not so good. A local brewery uses mango extract in a wheat beer, and it tastes artificial.

I didn't pay much attention the first time. 11% Crystal is going to be quite sweet. I'd use no more than 5% Crystal total.

Just a guess, didn't quite know where to put it at. First time doing a Mild. :P I guess I should read the style guidelines a little better, says little to no hop aroma or flavor. Well then, when I get home, a little rework is in the making, me thinks.

Either would be good, IMO.

I recommend finding and trying Hop in the Dark if you haven't already. That's a damn good CDA/BIPA, and it's got a good bit of both pine and citrus character, at least it did to my palate.

Character without leaning too sweet, mainly. I like hoppier milds, a local brewer makes a 3.5% mild brown that is reasonably hoppy for the style, and I'm attempting something along those lines. His uses a 60 minute addition, of what, I don't know, and then he does EKG/Fuggles late on. I think...

30 minute additions don't do much for flavor or aroma, they more or less add bitterness without adding anything else. 20 minutes and less is where you want to be. As to what to add, Simcoe is a good choice, if you can find some, as would be Centennial or Citra. Deschutes Hop in the Dark is a...

So I've been creating a nice little portfolio of recipes, if you will, and this one is my newest. 5 gallon batch, all grain. Let me know what you think: Amount Item Type % or IBU 2.50 lb Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 41.67 % 2.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) UK (3.0 SRM) Grain 33.33...

He was referring to Bell's Two Hearted Ale, and was saying that you were aiming at a reserved version of it. Bell's Two Hearted is a single hop Centennial IPA, and it's VERY good. That said, I say a week for dry hop, even on pellets, because that's what has worked for me. 5 days would...

Or you can let it sit a little longer. I'd let it sit at least a week.

Nice. Like I said, I'd have made those changes, but hey, it's your beer.

Here's the changes I'd make: 1. Change the bittering addition to something else to save the Amarillo for what it's truly good at: Aroma/flavor. (I'd use something like Columbus, Magnum, etc) 2. Take the 1oz of Amarillo you would save and add half to the 20 minute and the 5 minute. 3. Save...

I'm planning an IPA once my new tun is done and whatnot. It's going to be Motueka, Pacifica, Saphir, Rakau, and Apollo. Should be interesting :)