Hi All
Just purchased some Polaris and intend doing a Smash with 5kg for 23litres.
No idea in hopping schedule as have run through Brew Toad and giving me crazy IBU (15g 60, 20g at 10,5 & 1)
Anyone used the hop before and any and thoughts on Hop schedule?
Cheers
B
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Re: Polaris
That's because it has such a high alpha acid percentage. Beware.
Formulate your recipe to provide only 20-30 IBU from the 60 min addition, then load-up the late additions to reach your desired IBU.
Polaris has pretty unique flavours and aromas, but I kinda think of it as super-Northern-Brewer, if that gives you an idea.
Please report back about your personal findings!
Formulate your recipe to provide only 20-30 IBU from the 60 min addition, then load-up the late additions to reach your desired IBU.
Polaris has pretty unique flavours and aromas, but I kinda think of it as super-Northern-Brewer, if that gives you an idea.
Please report back about your personal findings!
Re: Polaris
Thanks Seymour
Will be using in conjunction with a Fruity 'Essex Yeast' obtained from Brewlab and decided to add 5% Carapils and some oats for the hell of it as 5 litres will be going in a polypin so want a bit more body for the lack of carb, the rest bottled.
Will be using in conjunction with a Fruity 'Essex Yeast' obtained from Brewlab and decided to add 5% Carapils and some oats for the hell of it as 5 litres will be going in a polypin so want a bit more body for the lack of carb, the rest bottled.
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Re: Polaris
Not a SMASH thenBingshoe wrote:Thanks Seymour
Will be using in conjunction with a Fruity 'Essex Yeast' obtained from Brewlab and decided to add 5% Carapils and some oats for the hell of it as 5 litres will be going in a polypin so want a bit more body for the lack of carb, the rest bottled.
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Re: Polaris
No. Fickle brewer and changed plans. Will probably all change again at brew time.
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Re: Polaris
Never mind, I'm sure it will turn out a very quaffable beer.Bingshoe wrote:No. Fickle brewer and changed plans. Will probably all change again at brew time.
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Re: Polaris
Just asked the Head Brewer at Brewdog some questions via Twitter (#TweetTheBrewer). One question was 'what hop combinations would you avoid'. The answer that came back was 'Polaris and anything else'. They haven't yet replied as to why specifically?
Re: Polaris
Doesn't bode well. I'll give some tasting feedback in a couple of weeks when bottles are finished conditioning.
Re: Polaris
I had a Kernel single hop Polaris and it was very nice indeed, unusual flavour but very interesting.GavH wrote:Just asked the Head Brewer at Brewdog some questions via Twitter (#TweetTheBrewer). One question was 'what hop combinations would you avoid'. The answer that came back was 'Polaris and anything else'. They haven't yet replied as to why specifically?