Azacca Hop Profile

[rodwha]

I was given some brew kits and a some extra hops by a fellow near me. Among them was a package of Azacca hops. Whenever I get a hop I’m unfamiliar with I make a pale ale. As this pale ale was fermenting I noticed Founder’s put out their Azacca IPA so I picked some up to see what I was getting, what to expect. Once my pale ale was ready I found it far from what Founder’s created.

At first I figured it must just be my pale ale was wonky. I looked up the info on MoreBeer and saw that a flavor aspect was mango, which I can see. However that seems absent from what Founder’s achieved.

So now I’m curious as to what can draw out various flavor aspects from hops. I’d assume their recipe, much like mine, is fairly simple (limited crystal malts). It seems odd that the hop flavors differ so greatly.

 

[lump42]

It could depend on how the hops are used (early boil hops, late boil hops, hopstand, etc.) I just did a 14-way hop trial with a sampler pack I got from Yakima Valley. I got a strong peach note when from the azacca, but the hop schedule was a small clean bittering charge (horizon @16IBU) and 0.5 oz/gal at 180F.

 

[HausBrauerei_Harvey]

It could depend on how the hops are used (early boil hops, late boil hops, hopstand, etc.) I just did a 14-way hop trial with a sampler pack I got from Yakima Valley. I got a strong peach note when from the azacca, but the hop schedule was a small clean bittering charge (horizon @16IBU) and 0.5 oz/gal at 180F.

Lump42: I love your logo, I'm very partial to the lion of Flanders, but thats awesome!

 

[rodwha]

It could depend on how the hops are used (early boil hops, late boil hops, hopstand, etc.) I just did a 14-way hop trial with a sampler pack I got from Yakima Valley. I got a strong peach note when from the azacca, but the hop schedule was a small clean bittering charge (horizon @16IBU) and 0.5 oz/gal at 180F.

Hmmmm...

For a 5.5 gal batch I used 0.25 oz @ 77 mins (FWH), 1 oz @ 21 mins, and 0.9 oz @ 7 mins. I also used large tea baskets for the late additions, which came out empty for the most part. Usually only use them for whirlpools and dry hops, but decided to try in the boil.

 

[lump42]

Lump42: I love your logo, I'm very partial to the lion of Flanders, but thats awesome!

Thanks, it from the coat of arms of my namesake town in Germany.