Hop Test Bitter

This recipe was found on Brulosophy and is a hop test done by Brulosopher

The brew master designed it to test unfamiliar hops, or emphasize known ones. It’s slightly darker than you might expect, but testers found it quite good. With the lower OG, a starter isn’t needed, but is sometimes made up to use for yeast in later batches. The recipe has been tested with Cascade, Centennial, and Calypso hops, along with a few others. All have come out delicious with noticeably different hop character.

Packaging Volume: 5 gallons
Estimated OG: 1.044
Estimated SRM: 11.6
Estimated IBU: 25-40 depending on hop choice
Estimated ABV: 4.2%

Boil Time: 60 Minutes

GRIST

7.0 lbs                Maris Otter (80 %)
1.0 lbs                Crystal 60 (11.4 %)
8.0 oz                 Victory Malt (5.3 %)
4.0 oz                 Crystal 120 (3.2 %)

HOPS

~8 IBU                 HOP OF CHOICE – First Wort Hop (FWH)
15.00 g               Willamette – Boil 20.0 min
15.00 g               HOP OF CHOICE – Boil 10.0 min
21.00 g               HOP OF CHOICE – Boil 5.0 min
21.00 g               HOP OF CHOICE – Flameout w/ 10 min steep

YEAST

1.0 pkg               WLP002 – English Ale Yeast

PROCESS

– Mash (full volume) at 152°F for 60 minutes (8.6 gallons)
– Chill to 64°F prior to pitching yeast starter
– Ferment at 66°F for 3-4 days then allow to free rise up to 72° over the next week
– Cold crash for 24+ hours after FG is stable (10-14 days)
– Package, carbonate, enjoy!