Dry hopping a belgian golden ale with Simcoe/Amarillo

[pmaster]

I just brewed a clone of the Westvleteren 6 based on the recipe on Candi Syrup website and this (https://www.themadfermentationist.com/2016/04/westvleteren-belgian-blond-clone-recipe.html)

I was about to bottle soon but looking at recipes online I had the idea of maybe dry-hopping half of the batch with some Simcoe/Amarillo to see how it turns out. I really love that hop combo, but the only thing is I'm not sure how it would play out mixed with a Belgian type yeast/hops?

I used Hallertau/Styrian Goldings/Northern Brewer for the recipe to get a total of 40ibu. Anyone ever mixed these types of hops with something similar to Simcoe/Amarillo?
I'd only try it on half the recipe but if its really too different I'd rather just keep this batch as is.

 

[shoreman]

What yeast did you use? That can play a significant factor on what flavors you want out of the beer. So if you have a spicy belgian yeast it might not play well with tangerine and oranges. Try to match the hop to the yeast profile.

 

[pmaster]

I went with Wyeast 3787.
I could always dry-hop with the same hops but I only have Amarillo and Simcoe on hand, and didn't intend to get out to buy more Hallertau just to experiment.

I`m guessing the styles won't match?

 

[beerlover77]

I have made an American/Belgian IPA, Basically made like a heavy saison but with fruity/citrus hops and it was amazing. I dry hopped with amarillo, cita and galaxy.

This however was the beer I was going for, a Hybid. If you want a full Belgian then this won't be it.


Also FYI I have heard that Noble Hops AKA Hallertau has a horrible grassy taste/aroma if used for dry hop

 

[trav77]

Sounds good to me. Currently drinking an Amarillo tripel and it's tasty.

Your simcoe/Amarillo combo will be similar to Tank 7. Just don't overdo it.

 

[pmaster]

That's encouraging.

Any idea as to the quantities I should use to dry hop for 2.5gal?
I think I have close to 1 oz Simcoe and 1 oz Amarillo left. I'd be tempted to put it all in and bottle in 3-4 days...

 

[trav77]

https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/boulevard-brewing-co-tank-7/

This might get you in the ballpark. I wouldn't go more than 1 oz dry hop total, personally.