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Calder

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I've been using up some old hops. 8 ozs of Perle, and 8 ozs Fuggles found in vacuum packed bags in the bottom of the freezer. I estimate they are from 2002.

Used them in FWH, flavor and aroma additions. I bittered with fresh Galena to make sure I got some decent IBUs.

Accounting for the AA knockdown over the years, I estimate 70 IBUs in 1.070 beer. Brewed 7 gallons.

I have none of the hops left (used them all up). Wondering what to use for dry hop. The English type varieties I have available are: First Gold, US Goldings, Styrian Goldings, Willamette, and Delta.

Any suggestions?
 
I'd go with the Goldings (maybe a combo of the 2 varieties). I believe they have more aroma than the Willamettes. Goldinngs are a pretty famous British flavor/aroma hop. Looks to me like that's the direction you're going with this batch.
 
I was thinking about Willamette because of it's similarity to Fuggles, but Goldings would be a nice touch. Think I'll just go with the Styrian; the US tends to be a little too plain.

Of course I'm going for an English style; that's what an IPA is. It's the beer the British sent to India; made stronger with more hops to help preserve it on the long journey. Used WLP022 (Essex) yeast.
 

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