I've got a Pilsener recipe that calls for 4 oz of Saaz. I only have 3, but have another oz of Hallertau Mit. If I substitute this for the 4th oz, would it be best to be an earlier or laterer addition to the boil?
Pilsener - Hallertau substitue for Saaz?
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Replacing the early addition will have least effect on flavor. Swap it out via HBUs.
AA% x weight = HBU
Say your Saaz is 1oz and 4%AA. That's 4HBUs worth.
If your replacement hop is 3%, you'll need 1.33oz to reach the same 4HBUs and bittering effect.
AA% x weight = HBU
Say your Saaz is 1oz and 4%AA. That's 4HBUs worth.
If your replacement hop is 3%, you'll need 1.33oz to reach the same 4HBUs and bittering effect.
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Both noble hops and very similar in flavor and alpha. Maybe a little more fruity and less spicey but at a 3 to1 ratio i doubt it will have much noticeable difference. As discussed above, putting it in early least impact on flavor. Consider adding it late though good chance to change your recipe and see how you like it compared to previous/ next versions. Either way you will not be disappointed. With these two hops you won't screw it up.
And for a very late addition, swap it out by weight 1:1. With such a small delta in AA% and with a very short time in the boil, it'll make barely any difference in IBUs.
Steveruch
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Mittlefruh is a great pilsner hop. You can use it anywhere in the recipe.
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Both make my mouth water.
The best IMHO...!
Mix 'em all together. Drop the mixture in as you would have done had you had the full 4 ounces.
