OK, getting very excited about my first batch http://www.northernbrewer.com/documentation/beerkits/AmericanWheatBeer.pdf, limited choices with my brewing kit but from what I’ve read in the reviews this wheat beer is a bit hoppy.
Can I order additional hops through someone and add them into the recipe without completely screwing up my first beer? If so, I was looking here http://www.yakimavalleyhops.com/DomesticHopPellets2012_s/1843.htm but don’t see any indication on when to put the hops in the wort. Any suggestions to links that may show that?
You sure can. I would pick am easy to get right style though. Like a stout or porter. But you really can do anything you want to.
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When to add the hops depends on what you want from them…bitterness, flavor, or aroma. You might want to brew the kit as is while you do a little study. One of the best resources around is www.howtobrew.com
Yakima valley hops is a fantastic place to get hops. I know that is a bit off topic. I am just really happy with their prices and service.
I’ll second Denny. Brew it as is for now - give yourself to learn some more and then start tweaking things.
Welcome to the obsession!