Whattawort
Well-Known Member
Looks like I'm going to break a personal brewing rule and do an IPA. I've never been a big enough IPA drinker to warrant making 5 gal, but since it's not one I've ever brewed, I figure it's time to give it the ole college try. Truth be told, I have a lot of hops in the freezer that are closing in on their expiration dates and I want to buy more. Gotta get rid of these buggers first to make room. Now my question is (as the title of the thread indicates) do I dry hop or don't I? I have limited space, very rarely (if ever) use a secondary, and my other bucket is currently full. I can transfer that to a keg soon if need be, but I'd rather let it go longer if I can. Can I still create a tasty IPA without dry hopping, or is that a crucial part of the style? I can tell you pretty much anything you need to know when it comes to doing most British and German styles, but I'm a total newb to this style.