If that was meant to be acres (in fact it’s about 2500 acres) - that’s not the driver, if anything it’s the other way round. People are just a lot less interested in British-style flavours, they want something more tropical/fruity.
If there was a shortage of British shops, the local branch of Barth Haas would not have the likes of Endeavour for £10/kg and Fuggles & Bramling Cross for £15/kg, when they’re selling 2018 Citra for £26/kg and Galaxy for over £30/kg.
Of course. I’ve not had them, but as I say, almost anything goes. I’m struggling to think of German nobles being used in a major way in bitters though, to be fair, whereas there’s a fair bit of Styrians and East European in the big commercial beers.
Okay, this is what I have planned for next weekend.
5.5 gallon batch
8 lbs Maris Otter
4 oz Crystal 60
2 oz Pale Chocolate
.75 oz Belma @60
.5 oz Belma @20
WY 1318
Denny, I know you’re a fan of Mt. Hood. And I am too. I think they would probably work out nicely.
As far as a grain bill goes, I really like Maris Otter or Golden Promise, and about 5-7% Special Roast. All the darker bitters just don’t interest me. Boddingtons is king. I absolutely love that beer.
Hmm, interesting. I have not heard of this till now. Doubt I’ll be using them. But good to know what you all are referring to when you say American Noble Hops.
A little bit but not that much, I wouldn’t have said it ever got down to 1800, but frankly these days I can’t remember where I left my phone half the time, so don’t quote me! :
