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Apollo Hops

Post #1 made 13 years ago
by mally
Hi

Anybody tried using Apollo (USA) hops?
I have just bought 100g as a trial as they were 19.5% Alpha (just out of curiosity more than anything).
I didnt want to open the bag until i was ready to run with a recipe, so if anybody has used these hops (with this much Alpha), I would be keen to hear what you did.
G B
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Post #2 made 13 years ago
by BobBrews
Mally

I have never used this hop. Reading up on it makes me want to try it!
(Typical alpha: 18-21%. A US-grown super high alpha hop. Very strong bittering capabilities and intense, pungent citrus peel aroma.)

I love hoppy beers! I would use (only) this hop to test out it's flavors! A SMASH or (Single Malt And Single Hop) beer would do? That way you will know what that hop tastes like! But maybe it's to intense for you? Good luck and keep us informed!
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Post #3 made 13 years ago
by mally
Hi Bob

I too was wondering whether to do SMASH recipes for the next set of batches, as i also got williamette, Galena, Columbus, and Aramis (as i havent used any of these before), and i want to know if i can tell any differences. I have a theory that i will not be able to discern them, but thats what experiments are for! It's just the Apollo scares me a liittle :o

I will definately let you know what its like, i just need to decide when to do the trial brew.
I too like hoppy beers, in fact i am just trying my first AG & BIAB now (which is great) see link.
In fact with this IBU of 74 i could easily take more :) . Although, i do prefer very hoppy flavour & aroma, but not so much bitterness.
Once this current batch has dwindled, i will SMASH the Apollo, and let you know.

:party:
Last edited by mally on 19 Oct 2012, 23:50, edited 2 times in total.
G B
I spent lots of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I squandered
I've stopped drinking, but only when I'm asleep
I ONCE gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life
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Post #4 made 13 years ago
by BobBrews
Mally.

You can always try Hop Tea or My own Hop Vodka here is a link to a web page I did http://www.stempski.com/hop_vodka.php Here is a link to the Podcast about it! http://ec.libsyn.com/p/c/e/d/ced10842b7 ... id=4326025

You should be able to discern a difference? I have had 4 different nose operations (Not Cosmetic) and I can tell the difference so you should too! Bittering hops will loose all aromatics! Flavoring or Aroma hops are added near the end of the boil or as dry hops! For bittering hops try putting the hops in after you pull the bag and are ramping up the wort to the boil. FWH First Wort Hopping Gives a better taste!

March 1, 2012 - Hop Infused Vodka
Home brewer Bob Stempski shares his technique for infusing vodka with hops to explore different varieties and add some punch to homebrew and commercial beers.


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Last edited by BobBrews on 20 Oct 2012, 00:45, edited 2 times in total.
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tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

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Post #5 made 13 years ago
by mally
HI BB

I have seen your hop tea before, thanks. I am not sure that i am in a position to try it yet, but it is something for me to consider in the future. :drink:

I will take your word for now that the tastes/flavours will be discernible as well. Its just that when i did my brew (in the link above), and an identical one previously (but with extract), i open the hops from their sealed pack, throw them in, and they all smell the same (raw, and when boiled), so maybe it is all in the taste anyway :scratch:
G B
I spent lots of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I squandered
I've stopped drinking, but only when I'm asleep
I ONCE gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From Great Britain

Post #6 made 13 years ago
by mally
Anybody interested in the outcome of the Apollo SMaSH I did, I can say i would definately use these again. At 19.5% AA they are very versatile.
I did 10g @60 mins
10g @ 30 mins
20g @ 15 mins
20g @ 5 mins
40g @ 0 mins

Approx 50 IBU's total.

Very tasty.
The only downside was that I also experimented with mashing temps to see if i could taste the difference. Mashed at 69 C, and yep it sure is sweet :smoke:
G B
I spent lots of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I squandered
I've stopped drinking, but only when I'm asleep
I ONCE gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From Great Britain

Post #7 made 13 years ago
by BobBrews
mally,
. Mashed at 69 C, and yep it sure is sweet
(156 F)

Was that a boo boo? or was that your intent? If I hit the right temperature it's a cause for a beer! It happens so rarely!
Last edited by BobBrews on 25 Feb 2013, 23:05, edited 2 times in total.
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

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Post #8 made 13 years ago
by mally
It was intentional Bob.

You know us trendsetters that don't believe the hype and all that. Well it extended to mash temps with me!

Seriously though, I just want to know what differences there are at the extremes, so my next brew will be at 61C i think.
G B
I spent lots of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I squandered
I've stopped drinking, but only when I'm asleep
I ONCE gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From Great Britain

Post #9 made 13 years ago
by BobBrews
mally,

Go for it! Your a trendsetter for sure! Let us know the results!
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
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