So whats the other 2 secrets? My IPAs are good but not epic...I want epic
2. Hops - Fresh (most recent crop year). Roughly 1 lb per 5 gallons. Need to spread across bittering, late, whirlpool and dry. I added 1mL of distilled hop oil (from morebeer) to each keg this last time and it amped up the aroma to levels i've never experienced in home brew. I suspect a lot of commercial IPAs are using it because it's pretty distinct and i've only sensed that aroma in IPAs i've bought.
3. Low oxygen process - this one always seems to stir **** up but frankly it's the truth. both hot and cold side please. i just tapped a batch i made 3 months ago and it's still 100% amazing hop juice. you must spund the beer in the keg if you have any hope of retaining the hoppiness.