So I picked up some of these hops as the descriptors sounded pretty good for a brew I have coming up. Have any of you used Lotus hops and what has your experience been?
Lotus Hops
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bierhaus15
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Have used them a few times now. I find they have a vague citrusy-fruity-herbal character when young and it tends to go big coconut-sunscreen as the beer ages. Not my favorite, but works in NEIPA as a blend with other fruity hops.
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That's interesting, not the answer I was hoping for LOL! Was looking to use them as a small dry hop charge paired with Huell Melon to enhance the aroma in a raspberry/blackberry/cherry sour. I still have time to order others, we'll see.
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Used them once, wasn’t a big fan. They had this really weird blend of herbal/earthy/tropical and yeah almost synthetic vanilla/coconut. Could have been the lot I used. Was when they were an experimental variety a few years ago. Might have improved since then. Personally I’ve never really enjoyed many of the Hopsteiner hops. Denali/Sultana might be the best they offer IMHO.
Also keep in mind hop character is completely different in sour beer. pH has a dramatic effect on things.
Also keep in mind hop character is completely different in sour beer. pH has a dramatic effect on things.
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That's very interesting. There is another thread that I stumbled across where someone else tried this hop and their experience was somewhat positive. After hearing this feedback and reading the other thread, I think i'll keep it a small percentage of the dry hop, like maybe 20-30% and see how it goes.
The other one I've been reading about is Epic hops. I'm curious about those as well. Going to go see if I can find anything on them in the forum.
