Hop selection

[Turfmanbrad]

Is there a list/chart somewhere that shows the flavor profile or benefits of each variety of hop? Also, how does the alpha acid relate to bittering/flavor profile/aroma. I love hoppy beers, on a citrusy floral side, but haven't a clue where to go. Also, how do you determine when to add the hops at different times in the boil and why some early and some late? Lots of questions, I appreciate any help.
Brad

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

I'd suggest reading papazian's 'joy of homebrewing' or 'homebrewers companion' and palmers 'how to brew'. They'll teach you the basics and give you a good idea of how to formulate recipes.

 

[lestershy]

OK. I've seen a chart that has the hop varieties (with availabitlity, AA%, flavor profile, etc.) in Papazian's The Joy Of Homebrewing, but I've been told it's a bit outdated.
Hops boiled for longer tend to add more bitterness to the brew, while later additions affect the flavor/aroma (generally). I like citrusy hops too, and have had good luck with amarillo, cascade, citra, and magnum. Others here might have better info on alpha acids, but in general the higher the AA%, the more bitterness they will contribute.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

http://brewsupplies.com/hops_reference_chart.htm

Try that, more up to date that Charlie p's book.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

I'd suggest reading papazian's 'joy of homebrewing' or 'homebrewers companion' and palmers 'how to brew'. They'll teach you the basics and give you a good idea of how to formulate recipes.

I still say read one or all of those books. They're all great when you're first creating recipes.

 

[dcp27]

theres a few useful hop links in here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/ingredient-guides-redux-107308/

alpha acids are only related to bitterness, flavor/aroma is totally separate.

 

[CPooley4]

You can download my Brew Chart/Workbook below (it's free). Has a lot of hops with descriptions on flavor/use built into it (along with many malts and yeast as well).

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

cp

 

[boomtown25]

If you go to hopsdirect website (just was told about this the other day- excellent prices on hops!) they have a guide you can click on that gives you ca very nice description on each hops variety of what it is used for and what it tastes/smells like!

 

[Turfmanbrad]

Thank you all for your help. There's some great links there, and CP, I downloaded your chart. Thank you! I'd also like to point out Boomtown (Blackjack Brewing Co) has potentially the best beer name i've seen so far. Caribou Slobber. Well played sir. Sounds delicious.

 

[boomtown25]

Thanks turfman, I wish I could take credit, but it was my first kit I ever bought from Northern Brewer. Check it out- it got mad reviews!

 

[unionrdr]

That link goes to yours,then skips rapidly to rapidshare?...

 

[CPooley4]

Rapidshare is the website that hosts the download. That is normal. If you have issues with the download just shoot me a pm with your email and I can email it to you instead.

cp

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Thanks turfman, I wish I could take credit, but it was my first kit I ever bought from Northern Brewer. Check it out- it got mad reviews!

Mmmm, caribou slobber. If I recall correctly, that kits better than the beer is s'posed to be a clone of. Good shtuff!!

 

[wcrooker]

Yeah it is, I did a side by side and I liked the clone more then the real stuff. I'm actually brewing it today.

 

[SnallygasterBrewery]

usahops.org has a nice .pdf catalog of all American-grown hops. Search "usahops.org .pdf" to find what I'm talking about.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Yeah it is, I did a side by side and I liked the clone more then the real stuff. I'm actually brewing it today.

yeah, I'm gonna have to grab me one of those kits next time I'm over in St Paul. A good amber's nice to have in the pipeline.

 

[wcrooker]

yeah, I'm gonna have to grab me one of those kits next time I'm over in St Paul. A good amber's nice to have in the pipeline.

Its a good American brown, but NB has a really good American amber kit too. That was my first kit. I'm brewing that one again soon.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Its a good American brown, but NB has a really good American amber kit too. That was my first kit. I'm brewing that one again soon.

Are you talking about the one just called amber ale or something like that? I've seen that one there but the only kits I've gotten there are the slobber and a 70/-. Maybe I'll check it out.

 

[wcrooker]

Are you talking about the one just called amber ale or something like that? I've seen that one there but the only kits I've gotten there are the slobber and a 70/-. Maybe I'll check it out.

Yeah the kit is just American amber ale and its pretty good. I dry hop mine to get more aroma but the kit is really good by itself. I do the all grain kits too so that's all I've ever had.