New England IPA "Northeast" style IPA

[WiscoBrewer]

Personally I don't like El Dorado, it has a sweet, "candy" fruit flavor. If you do use it use sparingly it will get away from you.

 

[aaronm13]

Personally I don't like El Dorado, it has a sweet, "candy" fruit flavor. If you do use it use sparingly it will get away from you.

Thanks. I might be safer to stick with the tried and tested so. Would like to try something different to Citra though, so Galaxy, Mosaic and a Ctira alternative then, what would be a perfect alternative for Citra?

 

[rappinduke]

Thanks. I might be safer to stick with the tried and tested so. Would like to try something different to Citra though, so Galaxy, Mosaic and a Ctira alternative then, what would be a perfect alternative for Citra?

Not a big fan of El Dorado on its own but find it plays well with other hops. Citra/El Dorado is a nice combo.

 

[WiscoBrewer]

Thanks. I might be safer to stick with the tried and tested so. Would like to try something different to Citra though, so Galaxy, Mosaic and a Ctira alternative then, what would be a perfect alternative for Citra?

Nelson, Rakau, Denali, Ekuanot are good with those hops....Vic Secret is a great WP/DH too

 

[ba-brewer]

Not a big fan of El Dorado on its own but find it plays well with other hops. Citra/El Dorado is a nice combo.

I feel the same way about citra. Alone it reminds me of mosquito candles but paired with other hops it tastes and smell nice.

 

[aaronm13]

Looking at going with this hop schedule for the minute so how does it look.

Grain bill is 6.9 kg/ 15.2lb
ABV 7.7%
Warrior - 25g/.88oz (30 IBU) Boil

Citra - 78g / 2.75 oz whirlpool
Azacca - 78g / 2.75 oz whirlpool
Galaxy - 78g / 2.75 oz whirlpool
Vic Secret - 50g / 1.76oz whirlpool

Citra - 78g / 2.75 oz dryhop
Azacca - 78g / 2.75 oz dryhop
Galaxy - 78g / 2.75 oz dryhop
Vic Secret - 50g / 1.76oz dryhop


Does this look overkill or should it work? They're expensive hops so don't want to be wasting them or money.

 

[jjw5015]

Looking at going with this hop schedule for the minute so how does it look.

Grain bill is 6.9 kg/ 15.2lb
ABV 7.7%
Warrior - 25g/.88oz (30 IBU) Boil

Citra - 78g / 2.75 oz whirlpool
Azacca - 78g / 2.75 oz whirlpool
Galaxy - 78g / 2.75 oz whirlpool
Vic Secret - 50g / 1.76oz whirlpool

Citra - 78g / 2.75 oz dryhop
Azacca - 78g / 2.75 oz dryhop
Galaxy - 78g / 2.75 oz dryhop
Vic Secret - 50g / 1.76oz dryhop


Does this look overkill or should it work? They're expensive hops so don't want to be wasting them or money.

That's a pretty heavy whirlpool. It might give more bitterness than you're looking for. Maybe move 1/2 to 3/4 of it to dryhop.

 

[aaronm13]

That's a pretty heavy whirlpool. It might give more bitterness than you're looking for. Maybe move 1/2 to 3/4 of it to dryhop.

I just took Braufessor's 6oz whirlpool pool and 6oz dry hop and scaled it up in Beersmith to suit the gravity. I did add on the Vic secret after this though so maybe I'll scale it back a bit to accommodate it. Is 4 hops over the top for whirlpool and dry hop?

 

[schematix]

I just took Braufessor's 6oz whirlpool pool and 6oz dry hop and scaled it up in Beersmith to suit the gravity. I did add on the Vic secret after this though so maybe I'll scale it back a bit to accommodate it. Is 4 hops over the top for whirlpool and dry hop?

Depends on what hop character you like. I personally find a blend of 2-4 different hops to be better for my tastes than just a single variety.

Heck this last time i just took 4x8oz packs (centennial, el dorado, azaaca and chinook), mixed them up in a large mixing bowl, and weighed each dose from the bowl. It's probably the best hop experience flavor-wise i've had to date. Little pine, little orange, some grapefruit, and a little dank.

 

[aaronm13]

Depends on what hop character you like. I personally find a blend of 2-4 different hops to be better for my tastes than just a single variety.

Heck this last time i just took 4x8oz packs (centennial, el dorado, azaaca and chinook), mixed them up in a large mixing bowl, and weighed each dose from the bowl. It's probably the best hop experience flavor-wise i've had to date. Little pine, little orange, some grapefruit, and a little dank.

I'm looking for a full on tropical fruit blast. I've done two versions of this beer already so just want to try something a bit different I guess.

 

[schematix]

That's a lot of hops.... i'm sure you'll accomplish your goal.

 

[Beerdrinker85]

Went with full golden promise for the first time, had 1lb of unopened Eureka! for like 6 months in the freezer... needed to try this instead of simcoe...
Just made the dry hop when the beer was at 1.025 (3 days of fermentation)

Will post result in 2 weeks.

Cheers

 

[aaronm13]

Went with full golden promise for the first time, had 1lb of unopened Eureka! for like 6 months in the freezer... needed to try this instead of simcoe...
Just made the dry hop when the beer was at 1.025 (3 days of fermentation)

Will post result in 2 weeks.

Cheers

No boil hops?

 

[grassfeeder]

I'd take like .25oz of that Azacca at least and toss it in the boil at 60.

 

[gnor]

Check out this video, you don't need boil hops.

 

[grassfeeder]

Check out this video, you don't need boil hops.

No, you don't "need" but I certainly believes it adds a little bit more complexity. Also note that they added FO hops versus waiting for the temp drop.

 

[Beerdrinker85]

Yep no boil hops. I found that I like my NEIPA without any boil hops. With 12.5oz in a batch, I got a lot of IBUs to my taste.

 

[RTHP99]

Day 15 since brew day, day 6 in the keg. Theres still some serious hop burn going on, I really hope it goes away, its pretty much undrinkable at this point

 

[stickyfinger]

i just had hop burn in my last neipa. it started tasting rounder and more resinous very day that passed. It was great at like 3-4 wks. just wait.

 

[Beerdrinker85]

Day 15 since brew day, day 6 in the keg. Theres still some serious hop burn going on, I really hope it goes away, its pretty much undrinkable at this point

Yeah just wait a week or 2 and it can be the best beer you brewed...
Been there done that.

 

[ttuato]

Thanks for the clarification . I used 1318 , 1.5L starter. Temperature was controlled via inkbird and heating pad, temp probe taped to side of fermenter and insulated . My mash was a bit low, I had to fire up the burner to bring the temp back up (first time thats happened to me). Mouthfeel is a bit thin but it probably needs some more time to carb up. Plus my expectations may be too high, Equilibrium Brewery is local and I drink their DIPAs frequently, which isnt a fair comparison.... if every new brewer (this was my 5th beer) could brew a comparable beer, those guys wouldnt have a line through the parking lot every saturday morning ...

If it is too thin - add some maltodextrin to cup of boiling distilled water, chill then open keg an pour in. Take an extra CO2 line and pump it in top while the keg is open to avoid oxygen. Will add 0.04 to FG and boost mouthfeel without affecting flavor. Have used this "trick" a few times with good results.

 

[schematix]

7 days 4 hours grain to glass. Naturally carbonated and cold conditioned.

Holy hops Batman wow does this beast pop.

 

[Braufessor]

7 days 4 hours grain to glass. Naturally carbonated and cold conditioned.

Holy hops Batman wow does this beast pop.



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beer looks great..... what is going on with those keg lids in the background?

 

[schematix]

beer looks great..... what is going on with those keg lids in the background?

integrated thermowell

 

[Braufessor]

integrated thermowell

Ahhhhh. So, are you using the kegs as your fermenters then?

 

[jjw5015]

Golden Promise and flaked oats. Ella, Vic Secret, Galaxy, and Motueka. Barbarian Yeast

 

[braindead]

Golden Promise and flaked oats. Ella, Vic Secret, Galaxy, and Motueka. Barbarian Yeast

What was your hopping amounts and schedule?

 

[jjw5015]

What was your hopping amounts and schedule?

1 oz of each 170 degree whirlpool, and 3 oz of each 72 hrs after yeast pitch

 

[schematix]

Ahhhhh. So, are you using the kegs as your fermenters then?

Yes exactly.

 

[Beer-lord]

My version is 3 days away from kegging and smells divine! I'm trying the Imperial Juice yeast and I had a small test (and smell) over the weekend and I was very pleased by it. Can't wait for this to be ready and then try another one with some different hops just to see how they differ.
Basically, 1 10 minute addition, a boatload at flameout with a 30 minute whirlpool then a dry hop 2 days after fermentation started followed by a smaller dry hop 4 days after that. Add 3 more days including cold cash and I'm kegging soon.

The info in this thread has been both very helpful and informative though it's a lot to catch up to.