Returning to brewing

[amatbrewer]

After a few years break I am getting back to brewing.
I received a nitro tap system for my kegerater, and got an obscene amount of Columbus hops from a friend (my freezer is stuffed).

Anyone got recipe suggestions for an AG nitro pale ale using all (or mostly) Columbus?

 

[mrgrimm101]

I found a recipe for Dark Horse's Reserve Special Black Ale a while back. It is like a hoppy porter with all columbus hops. Roasty, rich, and smooth. My favorite of their regular release beers. I'm not sure how close this recipe is, as I have never brewed it. But it's the only version I found. Were it me, I would increase the amount of hops slightly.

Grain
2 row- 9.25 lb
crystal- 77 - 1.15 lb
crystal - 45- 1.15 lb
chocolate- 1.15 lb
Roasted Barley - .50 lb
Black (malt or barley..not sure) - .25 lb

Hops
Ctz - 90 min - .56 oz
Ctz - 30 min - .44 oz
Ctz - end of boil - .54 oz

Sac rest 152 for 45 min
sparge temp 168

Boil time 90 min

Yeast - Nottingham