View Full Version : Which hops contribute "pine-y" hop flavors?
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-
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.
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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.
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
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