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IBUs in a Spruce 'pale'
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:27 pm
by dean2k
Let's pretend we're going fairly neutral with S-05 and EKG or Williamette, and the spruce tips are going in in the last 15 minutes. Keep IBUs low-ish say 15-25?
Re: IBUs in a Spruce 'pale'
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:30 pm
by Tony L
dean2k wrote:Let's pretend we're going fairly neutral with S-05 and EKG or Williamette, and the spruce tips are going in in the last 15 minutes. Keep IBUs low-ish say 15-25?
I used aprox. 35 IBU's in my first Spruce Ale and about 3 1/2 Oz of spruce tips in the last 15 minutes.
Re: IBUs in a Spruce 'pale'
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:33 pm
by dean2k
Thanks Tony. How was the spruce character compared to the hop bitterness at 35?
Re: IBUs in a Spruce 'pale'
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:26 pm
by Tony L
Spruce was really good. It wasn't that bitter as the spruce covered it up pretty good. Still waiting on the judging sheets to see the comments on it from Montreal.
Then again, I didn't find Arrogant Bastard all that bitter
Re: IBUs in a Spruce 'pale'
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:14 pm
by dean2k
Cool. I may hedge my bets and shoot for +/- 30