Smash bitter

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Smash bitter

Post by Rookie » Fri Feb 07, 2025 8:08 pm

I did another bitter this morning in my series of smash beers to try out some hops I've never used before.
Three gallons: 4.5 lbs Crisp #19 floor malted maris otter and 1 oz minstrel hops.
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Re: Smash bitter

Post by An Ankoù » Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:28 am

Never tried Minstrel hops either. How did you use them? All in at once or some early, some late?
What other hops have you tried in this series?
My weirdest result was in a similar experiment when I used Godiva hops. The beer came out tasting like mushy peas; not unpleasant, but unexpected.
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Re: Smash bitter

Post by Rookie » Sun Feb 09, 2025 4:59 pm

An Ankoù wrote:
Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:28 am
Never tried Minstrel hops either. How did you use them? All in at once or some early, some late?
What other hops have you tried in this series?
My weirdest result was in a similar experiment when I used Godiva hops. The beer came out tasting like mushy peas; not unpleasant, but unexpected.
Progress, bramling, EKGs so far. Archer and pilgrim to go.
I did a 20 minute boil with 1 oz in 3 gallons for 27 IBUs.
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Re: Smash bitter

Post by An Ankoù » Mon Feb 10, 2025 8:38 am

I did a "Two Archers Bitter" with Plumage Archer and Archer hops.
It was OK, but nothing Special. I'll keep the rest of the Archer for bittering.
Haven't used Pilgrim for years and I remember they were very nice. I think they become unavailable for a while.
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Re: Smash bitter

Post by Rookie » Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:06 pm

Bottling tomorrow
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Re: Smash bitter

Post by Big_Eight » Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:29 pm

Definitely post a pic of your pint once it's ready!

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