Good water discussion going... I'd like to add one about hops if anyone is interested. This topic is probably covered elsewhere, but I'm interested in hop schedules. Specifically:
1. Hot vs cold-side ratios. I've been doing 1:1 (50-50), using the same amount of hops for both hot and cold side additions. Is anyone finding increased success with different ratios? Say, 40 percent hot side and 60 percent dry hop? Or vice-versa?
2. Blended additions or single-hop additions? I tend to use the same blend of hops for all hot-side and cold-side additions. So, if I am using Citra, Mosaic, and Galaxy, I use 1 ounce of each for each addition. Would I get more punch if I added just one kind of hop for each addition?
3. Specific hops for hot side vs cold side. Are there specific hops you think are best for either the hot side or cold? For instance, I am pretty sure Citra is good for both hot and cold. But the other day I read that Simcoe might be best for cold side. I am of course most interested in the major NEIPA hops such as Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy, El Dorado, Amarillo...