All-Grain 5 gal Amber Ale Batch what hops to use?

[madbird1977]

Found a recipe for a Caramel Amber Ale on here with at grain bill noted below and hops. I'm thinking of using different hops since I have not used Chinook.

Looking for advice and suggestions to go with the grain bill/plan.

Grain bill;
7 lbs 2 row pale
1.5 lbs Caramel 60L
1 lbs Candi Belgian Syrup Golden 5L at 15 mins

Mash in at 150 for 60 mins.. Mashout at 170 for 10 mins.

Boil
Add .75 oz Chinook at 60
Add 1 oz Chinook at 0
Add 1 oz Williamette at 0

1056 American Ale yeast with Starter

I have some Simcoe, Mt. Hood, Norther brewer, Cech Saaz, Kent Goldings, and a few others on hand.

I can also get any hops at the LHBS so open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance. Brews on tomorrow. New Blichman, ALL grain system and 25 gal SS kettle. Kettle is for sale btw if interested. Pretty nice upgrade that I'm already building another one.

Cheers!

 

[IL1kebeer]

Chinook is nice. It has a reputation for having a harsh bitterness, but if you use it with restraint the flavor can be nice in a non-IPA.

I would replace the willamette for centennial or amarillo but that's my personal preference in a nice American style ale. You could also replace chinook @60 for something like magnum for a more clean bitterness.

Finally, if you are making an amber you might want to use some more crystal. The grainbill above looks more like an APA. IMO a darker crystal malt, such as 120, would be a nice addition in a small amount.

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[sumbrewindude]

I like Chinnok, Willamette I'm meh on - for a sub I vote Northern Brewer and Kent Goldings - both work well together and I love both. AA's depending on the batch will be reasonably close as well.

Don't really understand the Belgian syrup though - that seems like an oddball for an Amber.