JLivermore
Well-Known Member
Short version -- generally what ingredient is creating what effect? What makes a beer citrusy or fruity? What makes it more bitter?
Long version --
I did an austin home brew falconer's flight ipa that was quite nice
description says "This IPA has a floral and citrus aroma and flavors of tropical fruit, lemons, and grapefruits" and that's true.
I'm curious which ingredient gives it the citrus/fruit aspect. The hops?
Specialty malts: Crystal 40L, torrified wheat
Featured hops: Falconers Flight
Extract - Liquid: 8 lb Liquid Malt Extract, 1 lb Dry Malt Extract, .5 lb Base Grains, 1.25 lb Specialty Grains
Or one of those other elements?
Similarly I've noticed I like bitter beers quite a bit.
My favorite beer I've made is a kit for "red ipa." Very bitter plus the hoppy element -- I ****ing love it!
Specialty malts: Caramunich®, Crystal 120L, Special B
Featured hops: Columbus, Cluster, Cascade
Extract - Liquid: 8 lb Liquid Malt Extract, .5 lb Base Grains, 1 lb Specialty Grains
What's bringing the above average bitterness to this beer?
Long version --
I did an austin home brew falconer's flight ipa that was quite nice
description says "This IPA has a floral and citrus aroma and flavors of tropical fruit, lemons, and grapefruits" and that's true.
I'm curious which ingredient gives it the citrus/fruit aspect. The hops?
Specialty malts: Crystal 40L, torrified wheat
Featured hops: Falconers Flight
Extract - Liquid: 8 lb Liquid Malt Extract, 1 lb Dry Malt Extract, .5 lb Base Grains, 1.25 lb Specialty Grains
Or one of those other elements?
Similarly I've noticed I like bitter beers quite a bit.
My favorite beer I've made is a kit for "red ipa." Very bitter plus the hoppy element -- I ****ing love it!
Specialty malts: Caramunich®, Crystal 120L, Special B
Featured hops: Columbus, Cluster, Cascade
Extract - Liquid: 8 lb Liquid Malt Extract, .5 lb Base Grains, 1 lb Specialty Grains
What's bringing the above average bitterness to this beer?