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Hops and saturation point

 
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perogi




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PostLink    Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:31 am    Post subject: Hops and saturation point Reply with quote


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Hey all,

Getting ready to brew my NEIPA and came across a recent Brulosophy article that mentioned this article.

Any personal experience from anyone on reducing the amount of hops they use for an IPA and got great results? My NEIPA uses a ridiculous amount of hops (2.575 oz/gal) and I'd like to reduce the amount but interested in hearing other people's experiences.

Thanks!
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think it comes down to personal perception as well as your process. I tried a similar experiment recently with a Pliny the Elder clone I brewed (much less hops), and didn't like it as much as my original recipe. Someone else may think differently. I suggest trying a reduced hop beer yourself and decide for yourself as at the end of the day that's all that matters. I do agree with the 'more is not always better' approach however, but context is incredibly important and lost most of the time.

Kal

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perogi




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PostLink    Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Kal. Interesting result in your experiment. This is for a housewarming party of a friend so I'm nervous in changing a well-loved recipe.
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 1:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I do suggest you try yourself and see, you never know! That said, if you have a recipe that's a big hit and you need to brew for an event, that's not the time to start changing things up...

Good luck!

Kal

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