Whole hops v pellets for IPA hop taste/aroma

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I understand the whole hop utilization, early additions = bitter, late additions = flavor and really late/dry hop = aroma.

But for getting that good IPA aroma and flavor, are whole hops better in the late additions than pellets?
 
unionrdr said:
But I think pellets give bittering a hair quicker.
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That is what I've read. I'm more interested in the difference in the late additions. Whether one gives more of the citrus or floral flavors/aroma than the other in an IPA.
 
Having used both in later additions,I'd say no. The only percievable difference was the whole hops are a bit smoother & well defined. But pellets tend to be brighter,crisper.
 
unionrdr said:
Having used both in later additions,I'd say no. The only percievable difference was the whole hops are a bit smoother & well defined. But pellets tend to be brighter,crisper.
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Ok. Thanks. I've never used whole leaf.
 

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