American hops in German beer
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Re: American hops in German beer
I just can't bring myself to ever do that!
Though I used to use vanguard quite a bit in some bastardized German styles that a local brewery to me uses to make a "Vienna" lager.
Though I used to use vanguard quite a bit in some bastardized German styles that a local brewery to me uses to make a "Vienna" lager.
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Re: American hops in German beer
Mt Hood is pretty good, I've also heard Liberty but never tried.
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Re: American hops in German beer
I haven't tried very many, but Mt Hood is pretty similar to Mittelfrüh IME
Re: American hops in German beer
Mt. Hood. It's genetically a Hallertau type and I've used it and liked it in a number of beers. The other hops in the family, Ultra and Liberty are supposed to be very similar but for some reason they didn't do it for me.
Re: American hops in German beer
I've used Santium with really good success.
It's listed as a sub for Spalt. A bit higher AA (it is an American hop after all) and does a good job in the Kolsch I brew.
It's listed as a sub for Spalt. A bit higher AA (it is an American hop after all) and does a good job in the Kolsch I brew.
Re: American hops in German beer
I just ordered some Sterling from Yakima valley hops. They say it's the 2015 harvest so I opted for freshness. It's supposed to be saaz-like and I believe saaz is one of its parents. No experience with this hop yet, but thought I'd give it a try at least for the bittering addition to my next round of lagers. I'll let you know how they turn out.
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I think sterling is a really nice hop. Saaz like with a bit more lemon.
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