Johnnyv42
Brewer
I'm going to be making an Irish Red Ale tomorrow. The recipe I'm using calls for a hops bittering addition and no flavor or aroma additions. It occurred to me that instead of adding 1.25oz of EKG with 60 minutes of boil to go I could add 2.00 oz instead at 21 minutes to go. This will give me the equivalent IBU's and would add some hop flavors as well. If I decide to add the hops at 21 minutes remaining in the boil is there any reason I have to boil much longer than those 21 minutes. I would wait for the hot break (15 mins or so) and then start my timer. Best I can tell there's nothing wrong with this approach, but I'm an uber novice, so I'd love to get the thoughts of you seasoned veterans.
Thanks!
Thanks!