dragonbreath11
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Title says it all. Thanks in advance.
Would you dry hop an English Brown Ale?
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I wouldn't -- when I make a brown ale I'm looking for a maltier profile. Of course, that isn't to say you can't dry hop a brown ale. It might be interesting to do so; I would probably cut back a bit on my later hop additions.
If you do, use a very small amount. From memory I've had a brown (maybe a nutbrown) ale dry hopped with amarillo. Didn't remember any hoppy flavour in the initial drink but burping afterwards they were sure there.
Just realised that was back in 2008... obviously I need to get drinking more as my memory is too good.
Just realised that was back in 2008... obviously I need to get drinking more as my memory is too good.
Be careful with the hops. You must be looking at a Northern English Brown. You should be shooting for little/no hop flavour and quite reserved hop aroma. Be sure to use a proper English hop variety. Review the BJCP guidelines while formulating your recipe.
I would say no to an English version.
But hell yes to an American version!
But hell yes to an American version!
Are you looking to enter it in a competition? If not, do whatever you think will make you happiest with your brew. To me, dry hopping the brown ale seems odd, but give it a try.
makomachine
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This. Your title says English, and if that's what you are truly making, then no.
Why not split the batch to see the differences between a dry hopped and non dry hopped batch (if you have the containers)...I'd be interesting in hearing what the differences in a aroma and taste might be!
After brewing/tasting an English bitter,& knowing they like the malty side,I'd def say no. English ales are generally not hoppy brews.
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