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What is your favorite bittering hop for IPAs?

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After lots of experimentation (Magnum, Nugget, Columbus, lots of Columbus, Centennial, Warrior, etc.) I have decided that I like Chinook for bittering. Some say they don't like the "sharp" bittering it provides, but that's exactly what I like.

I'm with you I use all the above

its really fun trying all of these combinations , lately Ive dabbled with first wort or first mash then a strong 30 minute hop with good sucess
 
I use Summit. To be honest it really doesn't matter for a bittering addition as long as it's relatively high AA so you don't have to use a cartoon of it.
 
I like Bravo. It's cheap, strong and gets the job done. Also it has noble-ish flavors for such a strong hop so if I already have it on hand for the bittering I throw whatever is left over for the hopstand. Way too subtle for a hop-forward SMASH though. Use it my only hop in a lot of beer that don't call for much hop flavor.
 
I use magnum, mostly because I buy in bulk and it works really well as a bittering hop in all recipes that I brew. I brew a lot of APA, IPA's and pilsners. It's really clean and smooth.
 
I use Summit. To be honest it really doesn't matter for a bittering addition as long as it's relatively high AA so you don't have to use a cartoon of it.

You mean like this?

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