using 3 different types of hops for bittering???

[deLaCuerva]

hallo everyone, recently i purchase the Wheeler' Brew your own british ale; in the recipe section i've noticed the author suggest to use 2/3 different types of hops for bittering@90min and only one type for aroma @10 min? Does this makes sense??

for example in the esb clone he calls for:
target, challenger&nortdown @ 90 min (so all the aroma flies away and only the bittering purposed is safe)
and Goldin @ 10 min
it sounds so strange to my ears.....

[trucker5774]

I tend to use high AA hops (and less of them) for bittering and more fragrant and tastier hops later. Others say if you use more hops to bitter, but from a milder variety the bittering is smoother. I have noticed the odd harsh bittering from some of the stronger hops. Graham knows what he is talking about and may even see your post and drop in.

[DaveyT]

If Graham Wheeler says three types of hops, then it's three types of hops.

His Black Sheep Bitter recipe calls for three bittering hops and it's sublime.

David

[deLaCuerva]

If Graham Wheeler says three types of hops, then it's three types of hops.

His Black Sheep Bitter recipe calls for three bittering hops and it's sublime.

David

All right chief, so i will follow exactly what he says!

[Rookie]

hallo everyone, recently i purchase the Wheeler' Brew your own british ale; in the recipe section i've noticed the author suggest to use 2/3 different types of hops for bittering@90min and only one type for aroma @10 min? Does this makes sense??

for example in the esb clone he calls for:
target, challenger&nortdown @ 90 min (so all the aroma flies away and only the bittering purposed is safe)
and Goldin @ 10 min
it sounds so strange to my ears.....

That would work fine. The longer you brew the better idea you will have of the different hops and their bittering/flavor aspects. You can use any combo of hops you like at any stage of the process.

[Rick_UK]

I think this is one of those debates that can split the room. I personally have not found much difference since using a generic bittering hop (Magnum) which gives a nice clean bitterness. It's the flavour and aroma hops that provide the greatest contribution to the taste so these are the ones to worry about more IMO. Others will argue that bittering hops still impart some flavour but my taste buds have not detected this to any degree.

Graham does also point out that the recipies have been provided by the breweries but goes on to say that he beleives that they often substitute hops due to availability so the hop bills should not be taken as gospel.

Rick