Vienna smash all grain

[NewkyBrown]

I'm doing a Vienna smash beer tomorrow and wondered which hop to use. Was thinking either
Mosaic or Cascade. Any experiences with either? Also what would the ideal mash temp for Vienna (I'm using Denny's 1450 yeast).

 

[thenugsmoustache]

Either hop would be good. I have done a Cascade SMaSH so I can attest to that being good. Mosaic is next on the SMaSH list though. As far as mash temp, with 1450 I would go for 152-154°F (66-68°C).

 

[EternalHoppiness]

I have done a Vienna/Mosaic SMaSH a couple times, and it is delicious. I mashed at 152.

 

[jerbrew]

What they said ^^^. Mosaic and Vienna at 152 works well.

 

[NewkyBrown]

Well, I'm mashing at 152 right now. The mosaic will go in later. Cheers for the replies. My first smash after 40ish batches. I'll update in 3 weeks!

 

[JonM]

You're gonna love it. Vienna SMASHes are awesome.

 

[btcost]

I did a Vienna smash but I pulled a double decoction.
And went traditional with Sterling hops.
One of my favorite beers to date. A definite rebrew

 

[jerbrew]

I did a Vienna smash but I pulled a double decoction.
And went traditional with Sterling hops.
One of my favorite beers to date. A definite rebrew

Just discovered sterling hops a few months ago. One of my "new" favorites.

 

[Lefou]

You're gonna love it. Vienna SMASHes are awesome.

Vienna malted grain is one of my favorites. Versatile, still has enough enzymes for a good mash, and you can adjust your yeast for a dry or malty beer.

 

[Morrey]

Well, I'm mashing at 152 right now. The mosaic will go in later. Cheers for the replies. My first smash after 40ish batches. I'll update in 3 weeks!

Interesting, may try this. What do your Mosaic hop additions and amounts look like? IBU?

 

[seabrew8]

If you like a fruit punch go with mosaic if you want something a little more reserved, cascade. Mosaic is a very fruity hop IME.

That said i drink beer "green" a lot. I have a mosaic blonde ale now in the keg that i'm naturally carbing so i hope the hop smooths out a bit. Funny thing is i liked my last mosaic blonde better at days 12-14 then i did afterwards. Super fruity even at 15 IBU.

 

[NewkyBrown]

Interesting, may try this. What do your Mosaic hop additions and amounts look like? IBU?

Boiling tonight (kids in bed then!). Was thinking half ounce at 60 then 3 oz at flameout and 2-3 oz dryhop. Not sure of ibu's but should be fruity enough with that amount.