Hey Folks: I jumped on a pound of fresh leaf Amarillo hops this year(2013 hops) from Hops Direct when I saw that HD had them in stock. I know they don't last long. When I got them I made an all Amarillo hopped pale ale. Upon inspecting the hops I thought they smelled grassy with little hop smell. I went ahead and made the beer. Well I just tapped the keg and a pure grassy flavor. I was totally bummed. Anyone else have this problem this season with Amarillo???
I think the problem is that they were harvested to early. Almost too much green. As much as I love this hop I might end up trashing the the rest of the pound.
FWIW: not trying to trash talk Hops Direct, they have been nothing but excellent. I think they get Amarillo from another grower. This seems to be a bummer batch. Such a great hop. Am I alone or have others experienced this?
I think the problem is that they were harvested to early. Almost too much green. As much as I love this hop I might end up trashing the the rest of the pound.
FWIW: not trying to trash talk Hops Direct, they have been nothing but excellent. I think they get Amarillo from another grower. This seems to be a bummer batch. Such a great hop. Am I alone or have others experienced this?