Bravo hops question

[Joewalla88]

Alright, so I need some people to settle something for me. I was reading about bravo hops and am getting some mixed messages. Normally they've been used for bittering, but according to the hop chronicles, and hopsteiner, they have a good orange thing when used for aroma/flavor additions. However, reading other pages, I get mixed review, some people say they're boring and dont add anything, some people say the add a nice fruitiness when used with other varieties. Then theres always the opinion out there that says they're crap. Anyway, does anyone have a really solid review of what these contribute as a later addition, or whirlpool additions for flavor/aroma? Thanks!

 

[VaBrewer]

I did a NEIPA where I used Bravo for Bittering, now granted I used a few other hops, but I got the orange out of that. Once I tasted it, I decided to dry hop with another ounce of Bravo in the keg.

 

[couchsending]

I believe Bravo contains the highest amount of Geraniol. If you believe biotransformation is a thing it’s a hop that should have some impact. I used it for a while, mostly hotside however.

Some light reading

https://www.google.com/amp/s/beerandbrewing.com/amp/hops-oils--aroma-uncharted-waters

 

[bierhaus15]

It does indeed provide a nice, subtle orange character when used in late kettle and dry hopping, but largely shines as part of a blend with similar hops. Don't expect to get lots of orange at 2-3 lbs/bbl usage, or combined with citra/mosaic/galaxy type hops. Less is more.

It is also a great bittering hop.

 

[Joewalla88]

I was thinking of using it in the whirlpool and drop hop with Amarillo, and maybe something else.