arborman
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I am contemplating doing an MO/Amarillo smash. I have all the ingredients, haven't yet settled on the hop schedule yet, but would steer more towards a medium IPA
I am a bit hesitant though.... First off, its my first SMASH. Secondly, I am only set up for 12 gallon AG brews. I am a bit worried the beer may be a bit bland for me? I am used to more aggressive IPA styles. Having 10 gallons of something that may be not to my liking would be a drag..
I guess what I am asking, is an MO/Amarillo a bit bland to have more then 5 gallons of? Or, can I tweak the hops a bit to gear it up for more of an IPA suited to my tastes?
Not an easy question to answer since its my tastes on the line, but thought I would bounce this off you guys/gals
Oh, and I read in the HOPS book that too much of amarillo can lead to a metallic taste... Wondering what too much is in terms of OZ in a 12 gallon batch?
I am a bit hesitant though.... First off, its my first SMASH. Secondly, I am only set up for 12 gallon AG brews. I am a bit worried the beer may be a bit bland for me? I am used to more aggressive IPA styles. Having 10 gallons of something that may be not to my liking would be a drag..
I guess what I am asking, is an MO/Amarillo a bit bland to have more then 5 gallons of? Or, can I tweak the hops a bit to gear it up for more of an IPA suited to my tastes?
Not an easy question to answer since its my tastes on the line, but thought I would bounce this off you guys/gals
Oh, and I read in the HOPS book that too much of amarillo can lead to a metallic taste... Wondering what too much is in terms of OZ in a 12 gallon batch?