Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
Hi everyone,
I brew mostly Pale ales, but tend to stick to Single hops due to not really knowing which hops combo well, so decided to ask while giving a list of what I have. So what are generally good combos and also what are good combos out of these hops I own:
Summer (newish Aussie hop)
Pacifica
Citra
Pacifica Gem
Topaz
Ahtanum
Fuggles
Galena
Cluster
Liberty
Amarillo (pretty old and probably needs binning)
I use Magnum for pretty much all of my 60 min beers due to its reputation as being clean.
So any advice? thanks.
Btw I am open to all combos if you explain what it will taste like and maybe a commercial example that would really help
I brew mostly Pale ales, but tend to stick to Single hops due to not really knowing which hops combo well, so decided to ask while giving a list of what I have. So what are generally good combos and also what are good combos out of these hops I own:
Summer (newish Aussie hop)
Pacifica
Citra
Pacifica Gem
Topaz
Ahtanum
Fuggles
Galena
Cluster
Liberty
Amarillo (pretty old and probably needs binning)
I use Magnum for pretty much all of my 60 min beers due to its reputation as being clean.
So any advice? thanks.
Btw I am open to all combos if you explain what it will taste like and maybe a commercial example that would really help
Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
Can't whack cascade and Amarillo.
Cascade, Amarillo and citra is also nice.
Cascade, Amarillo and citra is also nice.
Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
Any recommendations from the hops I have for a pale ale?
Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
ive brewed with Citra, Pacific Gem and Ahtanum from your list but i have never combined any of them!!
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Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
Simcoe Amarillo
Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
Not in your stock . The best pale ale combo is cascade with continual. Happy brewing
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Don't bin the amarillos without checking them out. I've had amarillos in the freezer over five years and they were still good.
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Experiment a bit, throw two hops together that you think would make a good pairing from your single hop beers and try it. At worst you'll make something that's drinkable, at best you may find your perfect pint.
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Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
Try citra and Amarillo. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
How would you combine these? Simcoe bittering and Amarillo late or a combination of both added early and late? Got a bag of Simcoe and wondering how best to use it! Cheers!Clibit wrote:Simcoe Amarillo
Primary : AG138 Amarillo Pale Ale
Conditioning : AG137 Mosaic Pale Ale
Drinking: AG131 London Bitter, AG132 Yorkshire Bitter, AG133 Guinnish, AG134 Witbier, AG135 Challenger Pale Ale, AG136 Kveik IPA,
Planning: Perle faux lager
Conditioning : AG137 Mosaic Pale Ale
Drinking: AG131 London Bitter, AG132 Yorkshire Bitter, AG133 Guinnish, AG134 Witbier, AG135 Challenger Pale Ale, AG136 Kveik IPA,
Planning: Perle faux lager
Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
2 parts ahtanum to 1 part citra is great!
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Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
Not used Ahtanum. Might have to try that combo.legion wrote:2 parts ahtanum to 1 part citra is great!
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Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
I made this recently and will do again in the very near future now it's all gone.
1050 OG MO - Magnum bittering hops 40 IBU, then 20g Amarillo at 10 mins, 20g Simco at 5 mins and 20g Cascade at flame out. Beautiful!!
I would love to try Ahtanum. Never been able to get hold of any.
1050 OG MO - Magnum bittering hops 40 IBU, then 20g Amarillo at 10 mins, 20g Simco at 5 mins and 20g Cascade at flame out. Beautiful!!
I would love to try Ahtanum. Never been able to get hold of any.
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