I need a few thoughts or opinions. This is my second ever brew and I decided I was going to experiment a little...after all, necessity is the mother of invention. I want to try to do something similar to 3 Floyds Pride and Joy. I'm a big fan of IPA's and tasty session beers and want to try to marry the two.
For those that aren't familiar with 3 F's P&J, here is the description quoted from their site...
So, what I've decided to do is order a basic "mild" ale kit and hop things up a bit on my own. I've got a nice malty, mild ale kit on the way from NB...LINK...as well as 4 oz of Cascade leaf hops. I was planning on making the recipe as is except for tossing in 2 oz of Cascades near the end of the boil and then dry hopping with the other 2 oz about a week before bottling. I would like to get a hint of flavor/bitter from the Cascade, but not the full profile. I'm using them primarily as a supplement in flavor and a full hit of aroma.
Now here comes the part where I need a little help. At what point in the boil would it be reccomended I add the 2 oz of Cascades to get a hint/supplement of flavor and a blast of aroma? I was thinking at 5 minutes (or less) left on the clock, but would appreciate the input from those more experienced than I.
Thought...opinions???
For those that aren't familiar with 3 F's P&J, here is the description quoted from their site...
This beer is 3 Floyds American Mild Ale. With a more assertive hop profile that British Milds and a relatively low alcohol content this is a great session beer that still has Pale Ale characteristics. Pride and Joy is a golden color with a fruity nose and a light caramel sweetness to balance the crisp finish. A truly refreshing ale that drinks easily.
So, what I've decided to do is order a basic "mild" ale kit and hop things up a bit on my own. I've got a nice malty, mild ale kit on the way from NB...LINK...as well as 4 oz of Cascade leaf hops. I was planning on making the recipe as is except for tossing in 2 oz of Cascades near the end of the boil and then dry hopping with the other 2 oz about a week before bottling. I would like to get a hint of flavor/bitter from the Cascade, but not the full profile. I'm using them primarily as a supplement in flavor and a full hit of aroma.
Now here comes the part where I need a little help. At what point in the boil would it be reccomended I add the 2 oz of Cascades to get a hint/supplement of flavor and a blast of aroma? I was thinking at 5 minutes (or less) left on the clock, but would appreciate the input from those more experienced than I.
Thought...opinions???