kush
Well-Known Member
Since I live down in Houston and the only place that I know to get Zywiec is up north either in Chicago (Polish capital for US) or Pittsburgh; I would like to brew a similar beer to be able to drink.
Here is a little info on the Polish beer Zywiec if you are unfamiliar with it:
It is a pale lager that pours clear and golden, nice thick, fluffy head. I plan on using an light lme along with some grains. I also plan to go with either Wyeast's pilsner urquell or czech pils.
I have done my research about certain ingredients that would mimic the taste of Zywiec but not make a clone. I have found that the best hops to use for this is Lublin Hops (polish grown saaz variety with an excellent, noble aroma. Spicy and slightly sweet.) and Marynka Hops (dual-purpose hop with a highly aromatic character described as cedary, rooty, and licorice-like) It is very hard to find these and if anyone knows where to go....please let me know. Otherwise, does anyone know what would be a great substitute for the Marynka Hops? Thanks.
Here is a little info on the Polish beer Zywiec if you are unfamiliar with it:
It is a pale lager that pours clear and golden, nice thick, fluffy head. I plan on using an light lme along with some grains. I also plan to go with either Wyeast's pilsner urquell or czech pils.
I have done my research about certain ingredients that would mimic the taste of Zywiec but not make a clone. I have found that the best hops to use for this is Lublin Hops (polish grown saaz variety with an excellent, noble aroma. Spicy and slightly sweet.) and Marynka Hops (dual-purpose hop with a highly aromatic character described as cedary, rooty, and licorice-like) It is very hard to find these and if anyone knows where to go....please let me know. Otherwise, does anyone know what would be a great substitute for the Marynka Hops? Thanks.