What hop should I use to dry hop in a rye pale ale?

[jeff1212]

I brewed a rye pale ale this weekend, 1.049 OG, 22 IBU+/-, 9% malted rye, rest is 2-row malt. Goldings, Willamette, and Northern Brewer hops. I made a 10-gallon batch, and am thinking of leaving one 5-gallon batch as-is for the non-hop lovers, but would like to dry-hop the other 5-gallons to make a more aromatic, hoppy version. Any suggestions on an appropriate/fun hop(s) to dry hop in this beer? Cheers!

 

[Turkeyshot]

How about some Mt. Hood hops. Give your beer a nice spicy,herbal aroma to go with the rye.

 

[jeff1212]

Great idea Turkeyshot - I've never used Mt Hood. Just might be the thing. Thanks!

 

[ChelisHubby]

I brewed a rye pale ale this weekend, 1.049 OG, 22 IBU+/-, 9% malted rye, rest is 2-row malt. Goldings, Willamette, and Northern Brewer hops. I made a 10-gallon batch, and am thinking of leaving one 5-gallon batch as-is for the non-hop lovers, but would like to dry-hop the other 5-gallons to make a more aromatic, hoppy version. Any suggestions on an appropriate/fun hop(s) to dry hop in this beer? Cheers!

Please more info on the recipe and taste 2 weeks from now. I have e been considering a. rye beer

 

[kh54s10]

I've never used Mt Hood. If nothing different I would use a combination of one, two or all three of the hops you have already used. Amounts determined by the flavor and aroma you might like.

 

[bajaedition]

I think you have 2 choices, if you want it to be American style go Cascade, if British style go Fuggles

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[DromJohn]

Shmaltz dry hop Lenny's Bittersweet with Simcoe, Amarillo, and Crystal

 

[NorthwestBrewman2013]

I'd personally go with a combo of Willamette and Cascade. 1oz of each. Should add some earthiness from the Willamette and citrusy notes from the Cascade.

 

[DromJohn]

Westbrook One Claw seems to use Nelson Sauvin as last addition.

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

I think you have 2 choices, if you want it to be American style go Cascade, if British style go Fuggles

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Cascade is perfect in a Rye APA.

My recipe is 25% rye, 10% C40, 65% Pale malt, brewed to ~1.055.

Hopped either with all Cascade or sometimes a higher-alpha hop for bittering, but with a large whirlpool and large dry hop addition.

 

[jeff1212]

Thanks for all of the great ideas...I'll post an update once it goes into the secondary and I decide how to go. The recipe is light on the rye:

Set up: Blichmann Brew Easy 10-gallon electric; 5 gallon glass carboys for fermentation

10 Gallons:
20lb 2-row from Valley Malt, Hadley, MA - 91%
2lb malted rye - 9%

Mash -60 minutes at 154 degrees

.8 oz Northern Brewer - 60 minutes
.7 oz Goldings (BC) - 45 minutes
.9 oz Willamette - 15 minutes
Whirfloc tab - 15 minutes

Yeast - US05