Hi guys and gals.
I am planning my brews for next year and will be brewing a couple of beers that I have not tried before - a grisette and a pilsener. Both of the recipes that I will be using call for hallertauer but they do not specify which variant.
I can get hold of MIttlefruh and Hersbrucker from Maltmiller along with all of the grains and other bits and bobs that I will need. Does anyone have any experience of both of these hops and can shed some light as to whether I would be better using one over the other? Or is there another hop I should try?
As always I am grateful for any advice.
Cheers!
Jim
Hallertauer Help
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I've only tried Hersbrucker but it's a lovely delicate hop so can vouch for that one
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I have no idea about the grisette, but if you're doing a German pilsner either one would work by itself or as a blend. I got some mittlfruh recently that will go into a pilsner. Saaz would also be a good choice.jimp2003 wrote:Hi guys and gals.
I am planning my brews for next year and will be brewing a couple of beers that I have not tried before - a grisette and a pilsener. Both of the recipes that I will be using call for hallertauer but they do not specify which variant.
I can get hold of MIttlefruh and Hersbrucker from Maltmiller along with all of the grains and other bits and bobs that I will need. Does anyone have any experience of both of these hops and can shed some light as to whether I would be better using one over the other? Or is there another hop I should try?
As always I am grateful for any advice.
Cheers!
Jim
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Thanks guys.
That is one vote for each - does anyone else have a view to tip me one way or the other?
That is one vote for each - does anyone else have a view to tip me one way or the other?
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I've used Robs Mittlefruh for a slightly modified Kolsch. It was bittered to 25IBU and had a small amount thrown in late. It gave a very typical hop flavour for the beer type - slightly spicy, peppery - you've tasted it before in good german beers. No surprises at all - exactly what I expected and quite nice.
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I used NZ Hallertau from Rob. It was fab.
I notice he hasn't got it anymore, so not much help I'm afraid
I notice he hasn't got it anymore, so not much help I'm afraid
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They are now called Wakatu iirc.Beer O'Clock wrote:I used NZ Hallertau from Rob. It was fab.
I notice he hasn't got it anymore, so not much help I'm afraid
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I got 4 ounces in my stocking.Hanglow wrote:They are now called Wakatu iirc.Beer O'Clock wrote:I used NZ Hallertau from Rob. It was fab.
I notice he hasn't got it anymore, so not much help I'm afraid
I'm just here for the beer.