Magnum and Citra

[Scotty]

I'm planning on doing a Citra-inspired pale ale around 4% tomorrow. I want to use the majority of Citra near the end of the boil and would rather not open my 2nd pack of it as I would like to save this for a future brew. I am thinking of bittering with Magnum, has anyone done it yet and been successful? Will the Magnum affect Citra's flavour and aroma?

[WishboneBrewery]

I think Magnum will give a very nice smooth bittering. I have plans to do more with Magnum.

[Scotty]

I went ahead with an all-Citra brew to try and get the full 'Citra Experience'.

I am planning on using Magnum in future brews as an exlcusive bittering hop. Given the AA and price, it will knock down my overall costs.

[mysterio]

Sierra Nevada said in a podcast that they make a nice flavour hop too. Evidenced by Torpedo Extra IPA.

[Scotty]

Sierra Nevada said in a podcast that they make a nice flavour hop too. Evidenced by Torpedo Extra IPA.

Funny you should mention it mysterio, I've just put a bottle of that in the fridge for tonights curtain call.

[mysterio]

Certainly if you're craving hops, it hits the spot nicely.

[Scotty]

I was quite disappointed mate. Nowhere near as good as the bottle I had a few months ago. I bought them both at the same time about 4 months ago so they must've been pretty fresh then.

[mysterio]

Yeah, first one I had tasted crap, no hops whatsoever. It doesn't age well, most US hoppy beers I've had don't.

[bosium]

Magnum is a great hop!