Dryhopping -Citra Single Hop IPA

[hexxx]

Hi, I was brewing a single hop IPA with Citra hops. I made a mistake and I added 8 oz of Citra pellets to the secondary for dry hopping instead of 3oz in a 5 gal batch.

Has anyone added that quantity (1.6 oz/gal) of hops for dry hopping.

What would be the problem besides a huge citrical kick in the nose?

Thanks
Rodrigo

 

[Calichusetts]

Sure...all the time.

I am planning a double dry hop of my IIPA with Citra with almost that exact ratio.

Its borderline over-the-top and I'm sure there are diminishing returns past the 1 oz per gallon ratio, but you end up with a hop bomb.

 

[hexxx]

OK thanks for the reply. I was thinking that I've committed a terrible mistake. I'll post the results

 

[dnslater]

Perhaps you could bottle or keg after just 4 days instead of the usual 7+ to limit the impact of the high quantity of hops?

 

[hexxx]

I thought that too. I'll dryhop for 3-4 days and then let it rest for a couple of days and the cold crash for bottling.

 

[flugelizor]

If it's too much aroma (for some), just wait and it will fade with time.

Also, if you have enough hardware, you could blend it with your next batch.

 

[hexxx]

OK thanks. I'll dryhop for 4 days and coldcrash before bottling. I'll post the result

 

[flugelizor]

Just out of curiosity, have you tried it yet?
I bet it's rugged. I am drinking one now with 2oz Citra dry hopped, and it's good and strong.

 

[Braufessor]

Keep the dry hop short. 3-4 days. It will be great!