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mookow
02-09-2006, 09:47 PM
I've had a couple IPAs recently that have had this type of hop flavor, and I am wondering what types of hops produce this. My next IPA creation, which is tentatively named "X IBU H-Bomb" where 'X' is the calculated IBU level, I want to try to add this to the flavor profile.

BrewDog
02-09-2006, 10:28 PM
Chinook has the 'piney' flavor. But be careful, Chinook are harsh when used in too much quantity. Use them in conjunction with a low-cohumulone bittering hop like Simcoe or Horizon.

HTH-

wild
02-10-2006, 12:50 AM
Name: Ahtanum
Alpha Acid %: 4% to 6.3%
Typical Beer Styles: -
Possible Substitutions: -
Flavor Description: Floral, citrus, sharp, and piney.

Name: Chinook
Alpha Acid %: 10% to 14%
Typical Beer Styles: Pale ale, IPA, stout, porter, lager
Possible Substitutions: Nugget, Columbus, Northern Brewer, U.K. Target
Flavor Description: Mild to medium-heavy, spicy, piney, and grapefruity.

Name: Galena
Alpha Acid %: 10% to 14%
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, porter, stout, ESB, bitter
Possible Substitutions: Nugget, Pride of Ringwood, Chinook
Flavor Description: Medium but pleasant hoppiness, citrusy.

Wild

SoxyinMO
02-10-2006, 05:12 PM
Name: Ahtanum

I'll second this one. I use it a lot to beef up the hops in my California Common.

Bruno_78
02-12-2006, 08:09 PM
I really enjoy the chinook when I'm looking for this flavor. Very classic.

BrewDog
02-12-2006, 08:17 PM
Good to see you back, Bruno. How's the Oak? Hope all is well.

Grog
02-13-2006, 06:44 AM
Originally posted by BrewDog
Chinook has the 'piney' flavor. But be careful, Chinook are harsh when used in too much quantity. Use them in conjunction with a low-cohumulone bittering hop like Simcoe or Horizon.

HTH-

I've heard this and read it, but I just haven't had the problem. My last IIPA I used 6 oz of chinook (2oz each bittering, aroma & dry hop) for a 5 gallon batch, and I really liked it. Maybe the harsh bitterness tastes good to me.

brewmonkey
02-13-2006, 10:09 AM
I would say that Willamette is the best for getting that piney note.

Mad Scientist
02-13-2006, 06:28 PM
Originally posted by Grog
I've heard this and read it, but I just haven't had the problem. My last IIPA I used 6 oz of chinook (2oz each bittering, aroma & dry hop) for a 5 gallon batch, and I really liked it. Maybe the harsh bitterness tastes good to me.

Good lord that must have been a brutal IPA...what was the O.G., perhaps there was alot of malt to off set all that chinook
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Chinook is best carefully used in lower quanities