Timothy Taylors Landlord Tips

[jonnyt]

Three different types of hop are called Styrian Goldings of which Bobek is one, hence the confusion.

[Underthethumb]

Are not Styrian Goldings and bobek one and the same?

Jim

I'm a bit confused by this. I have just bought a fresh pack of Styrian Goldings and Bobek, and the Styrian has alpha acid of 3.31%, but the Bobek is 6.17%

[Dennis King]

Different harvests of the same varieties of hop can have different alpha acids.

[Piscator]

Also worth pointing out that although Aurora is called a "super styrian" it is not actually a styrian at all and is descended from Northern Brewer crossed with another unknown hop.

Although it is a nice hop, Aurora is not really a close sub for styrian goldings/bobek

[Manx Guy]

Thanks guys!
I'm planning this for Monday 5th March...

I'll probably add some Bobek to the hopback (Blichmann hop rocket I got from SWMBO for minding the boy while she goes away when I should be at the Rotherham Beer fest! lol)
I'll add 5% crystal and a little wheat & post a brew day thread inc. use of the hop rocket!
Cheers!
Guy

[bellebouche]

Also worth pointing out that although Aurora is called a "super styrian" it is not actually a styrian at all and is descended from Northern Brewer crossed with another unknown hop.

Although it is a nice hop, Aurora is not really a close sub for styrian goldings/bobek

I'd used aurora for finishing a TTL-a-like recently. It's close, more fruity than floral.

Some good info here http://beerlegends.com/super-styrian-aurora-hops