Rainhard
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Was hoping someone had some input into this problem I have been having for a while now.
Every batch I make (more so for IPA's), the bitterness does not stand out. I've had the IBU in the ranges of 65 - 100 and there is little 'Bitterness' to them. I mean, they are Very hoppy and flavorful, but the bitterness is lacking.
Was thinking it could have to do with my water profile, which i don't have a report for (yet). I've tried adding 1 tsp of Gypsum, but that also didn't improve much.
Most of the time, I've been using Magnum, Chinook, or Simcoe for my 60 min additions... below is an example
USE TIME OZ VARIETY FORM AA
first wort 70+ mins 0.2 Simcoe pellet 12.2
boil 60 mins 0.3 Simcoe pellet 12.2
boil 60 mins 0.25 Sorachi Ace pellet 13.7
boil 20 mins 0.5 Amarillo pellet 9.3
boil 20 mins 0.5 Galaxy pellet 13.
Additional details:
Water is through normal water filter from fridge. - Brewing in Mississauga, ONTARIO
adding 1/2 - 1 tsp Gypsum
5.5G batches ALL GRAIN, fresh packaged hops
any thoughts? thanks
Every batch I make (more so for IPA's), the bitterness does not stand out. I've had the IBU in the ranges of 65 - 100 and there is little 'Bitterness' to them. I mean, they are Very hoppy and flavorful, but the bitterness is lacking.
Was thinking it could have to do with my water profile, which i don't have a report for (yet). I've tried adding 1 tsp of Gypsum, but that also didn't improve much.
Most of the time, I've been using Magnum, Chinook, or Simcoe for my 60 min additions... below is an example
USE TIME OZ VARIETY FORM AA
first wort 70+ mins 0.2 Simcoe pellet 12.2
boil 60 mins 0.3 Simcoe pellet 12.2
boil 60 mins 0.25 Sorachi Ace pellet 13.7
boil 20 mins 0.5 Amarillo pellet 9.3
boil 20 mins 0.5 Galaxy pellet 13.
Additional details:
Water is through normal water filter from fridge. - Brewing in Mississauga, ONTARIO
adding 1/2 - 1 tsp Gypsum
5.5G batches ALL GRAIN, fresh packaged hops
any thoughts? thanks