Added too much hops!

[matman89]

Hi all,

So I was attempting to brew the lemon lime hefeweizen recipe. It calls for the following additions of hops for a 6 gallon recipe:

0.25 Motueka Hops at 60 Minutes
0.25 Sorachi Ace 20 minutes
0.25 Motueka Hops 20 minutes
0.25 Sorachi Ace 7 Minutes

However, I'm only brewing 3 gallons. I goofed up by scaling everything down except for the hops.

Did I ruin my batch? I hit my target OG, but I'm worried that it is going to be way too bitter? Thoughts?

Thank you!

 

[curtisbrewer]

only time will tell my friend. maybe you created something remarkable instead .relax have a beer and let it unfold .

 

[Sadu]

I would say you are fine. Motueka isn't too powerful and overall you doubled a lightly hopped beer.

 

[GPP33]

Hoppy wheats are one of my favorite styles. Hopefully the lemon and lime blend well with them. I doubt it'll come out like a tripple IPA though so don't sweat it.

 

[BlueHouseBrewhaus]

Too much hops? I'm not familiar with that concept Anyway, if it's too hoppy for your taste, just let it sit a few months and it will mellow out.

 

[shortyz]

to little is a concern. your good.

 

[BGHSmt7]

Hop aroma and flavor reduces over time. If it's too much, just like BlueHouse said, just let it sit and age for a bit.

 

[Redlantern]

Before I even read the situation, my answer was no.

Now that I read it - you are fine.

 

[bigplunkett]

No such thing as too much hops.

 

[kh54s10]

More bitter, yes. Too bitter, I doubt it.

If the 20 minute additions were 15 or less I would have said you probably made it better. But then again I like hoppy beers.

 

[Brew_G]

More bitter, yes. Too bitter, I doubt it.

If the 20 minute additions were 15 or less I would have said you probably made it better. But then again I like hoppy beers.

What you said.

 

[Atlmustang]

Too hoppy? Syntax error...does not compute. You will be fine as long as you like hops. If not, let it age...hops will lose some of their effect after a period of time.

 

[matman89]

Thanks guys! I'll relax a bit now.

 

[oceanic_brew]

Brew another batch and blend it if it throws off the balance of the beer. Although odds are you'll probably not want 6 gallons of that stuff lying around and obviously would have to wait to pitch your yeast which has its risks.


Excellent opportunity to try a couple different yeasts or techniques but like the others have said you'll most likely be fine.