Sterling and Chinook

[ophiodon]

Howdy

My 2nd year Sterling and Chinook produced lots of hops. I brew other beers with these varieties, but never together

Anyone out there in Beer-land have a recipe that uses these two in combination?

Not real sure they'll work together, but willing to try.

a hoppy pils? a czech IPA?

suggestions welcome!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Hmmm, interesting idea. I’d use the chinook for the early addition and the sterling for a late addition. I’m not sure they compliment each other, both have spiciness as descriptors, and both are duel use hops. I had some bines crisscross, so I’ve only got 3 varieties that I’m sure about. You could just keep them separate and use something like magnum for bettering and your home grown for aroma.

 

[bobeer]

chinook is a great bittering hop but I love the aroma more. The pine dank spice is right up my alley. Without knowing the AA% of your hops I'd probably just use them in the whirlpool or as dry hops.

I dig your idea for a hoppy pils. I cant taste it now!

 

[rburrelli]

I dig your idea for a hoppy pils. I cant taste it now!

Correct. You can’t.

 

[couchsending]

You have inspired me... think I’ll brew some sort of Sterling, Crystal, chinook IPA in the next couple weeks.

 

[ophiodon]

well, thanks friends!

Crystal, hadn't thought of those...interesting

 

[smata67]

Avery's belgian beers and Ellie' Brown Ale use alot of Sterling. Their recipes should be easy to track down. If not I have a pdf with most of them.

 

[ophiodon]

Avery, wow. Hadn't even thought about them. Good call
Thanks
I'll dig around for recipes

Thank you for the offer, if I can't find what I'm after, I'll drop you a line.