Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA

[Cozzyb]

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

[barry44]

Can't whack cascade and Amarillo.

Cascade, Amarillo and citra is also nice.

[Cozzyb]

Any recommendations from the hops I have for a pale ale?

[barry44]

ive brewed with Citra, Pacific Gem and Ahtanum from your list but i have never combined any of them!!

Sorry

[Clibit]

Simcoe Amarillo

[fisherman]

Not in your stock . The best pale ale combo is cascade with continual. Happy brewing

[fisherman]

Sorry centinel

[Rookie]

Don't bin the amarillos without checking them out. I've had amarillos in the freezer over five years and they were still good.

[TC2642]

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.

[barry44]

Try citra and Amarillo. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[simmyb]

Simcoe Amarillo

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]

Found you. See the other thread...

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=66253&p=697913#p697913

[legion]

2 parts ahtanum to 1 part citra is great!

[Clibit]

2 parts ahtanum to 1 part citra is great!

Not used Ahtanum. Might have to try that combo.

[CestrIan]

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.