webster614
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So my brew buddies and I are working on an Imperial IPA recipe. We are extremely new to homebrewing having only done 2 batches thus far. We want to work on something of our own rather than using kits. While creating a recipe the biggest hangup for me seems to be the hops. No matter how much I read I am still confused about using the hops. I get the process in which you use them (Bittering, Late Hop Additions, Dry Hop, etc). I just don't get how to choose your combinations. Are you looking to match similar flavors/aromas? We want a strong IIPA, big bite, flavor and aroma. We want to push it to around 100 IBUs. Maybe a bit overachieving here, but we want it to be unique to us and use about 9 different varieties of hops.
Can anyone shed some light on the use of hops, how to combine them and where I might get some really good information on crafting recipes?
Thanks.
Can anyone shed some light on the use of hops, how to combine them and where I might get some really good information on crafting recipes?
Thanks.