Martin2D
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So what's the deal with English varieties. Homebrewing is all about experimentation, so I've decided recently to branch out and try some Fuggles, Goldings, Northern Brewer, etc.
First I made a 2 row/Munich with all Northern brewer and Pacific gem. That beer sucked, but I suffered through drinking it. Now, I just made a Terrapin Rye Pale Ale from CYBI that features Magnum, Fuggles, and Goldings. At 40 IBU it is so intensely bitter and there's no good hop flavor. Is there some trick to using these types of hops or do people just like that bitter wood taste? Anyone have the same feelings and know some hops that aren't as terrible that can be used in ESB's or other beers; possibly ones that aren't so common in APA's and IPA's?
I'm so thankful for American hops...
First I made a 2 row/Munich with all Northern brewer and Pacific gem. That beer sucked, but I suffered through drinking it. Now, I just made a Terrapin Rye Pale Ale from CYBI that features Magnum, Fuggles, and Goldings. At 40 IBU it is so intensely bitter and there's no good hop flavor. Is there some trick to using these types of hops or do people just like that bitter wood taste? Anyone have the same feelings and know some hops that aren't as terrible that can be used in ESB's or other beers; possibly ones that aren't so common in APA's and IPA's?
I'm so thankful for American hops...