The jalapenos were really mild, sort of "green" tasting on the first pours all the way to the end. This being my third hot pepper IPA attempt. Should have done a taste test of the jalepenos before making the tincture to gauge the flavor and spiciness. Not all peppers are created equal. However, the beer did place 2nd in the IPA category at the County Fair, so at least the judge thought it was pretty good. Scored a 39/50 for my first ever competition (and using an extract kit).
My first attempt with a hot pepper IPA used habeneros which I thought was way better for spicey hot, but not overwhelmingly hot at all. And slight notes of tequila were there also. For me, it was just right. That was with 4 oz. of tequila and using 16 grams diced up fine - habeneros, seeds and all. Overall, the Kama Citra recipe is really a good one for making a hot pepper beer. Northern Brewer had recommended this kit when I inquired with them about what would be a good kit for habeneros. The tequila was my twist, instead of using "neutral" vodka for the tincture. Perfect combo it was.
My second attempt used 13 grams ghost peppers - finely sliced seeds and all, and 4 oz. tequilla, but it was overwhelmingly hot. So I'll permanently pass on ghost peppers. I find them to be super hot, with no flavor whatsoever, unlike habeneros or jalepenos.
I'll be making more hot pepper Kama Citra IPA again, but with habeneros, and next time it will be all-grain. Recommend you give your peppers a try with the Kama Citra!!
BTW, I'm dreaming up a recipe now for an all-grain chocolate milk oatmeal stout using habeneros and cocoa nibs. Can't wait to brew it and give it a taste test.