Nubiwan
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Hmmm, hope my title is not misleading. I plan to make a NEIPA in time for Christmas. I am simply aiming for a hop forward ale to enjoy over the holidays. Had a few very decent commercial NEIPAs lately, so wanted to give it a go. I am preparing for some challenges, as I am limited to bottle conditioning with my setup.
Question 1: Does anyone care to recommend a good NEIPA recipe, that might withstand bottle conditioning? Or simply a recipe that has worked well in bottles?
Question 2: Am I better off avoiding the style altogether and perhaps aiming for a hop forward amber or West Coast styled IPA, and the apparent disappointment that oxidation (colour change at least) brings to the ale. With the latter, I might not be as disappointed with the loss of colour many people seem to experience.
Question 3. Am I going to have oxidation issues, whatever IPA style I attempt to bottle condition? That is, a loss of hop aroma over several weeks. I think I will.
Thanks ALL - Tis the Season - Almost!
Question 1: Does anyone care to recommend a good NEIPA recipe, that might withstand bottle conditioning? Or simply a recipe that has worked well in bottles?
Question 2: Am I better off avoiding the style altogether and perhaps aiming for a hop forward amber or West Coast styled IPA, and the apparent disappointment that oxidation (colour change at least) brings to the ale. With the latter, I might not be as disappointed with the loss of colour many people seem to experience.
Question 3. Am I going to have oxidation issues, whatever IPA style I attempt to bottle condition? That is, a loss of hop aroma over several weeks. I think I will.
Thanks ALL - Tis the Season - Almost!