Coopers NEIPA

Hi Mate - Im about to do the same brew, and have the same questions. Difficult to change bitterness now I believe, so Im asking Gash which hops add the bitterness. Tim

Hi Tim

The higher alpha acids lead to bitterness during the boil. I found www.hopslist.com/ a handy resource for looking at hops stats. However I don't believe much bitterness is added during dry hopping.
Unless you get chunks of hop debris in there.

My hops actually had their alpha acids content listed on their label but if not then that website is a good guide.

My batch is likely to be a bit butter but I guess I'll just suck it and see. From what I've read if it's too bitter (undrinkable) it can be blended with another batch, aged longer or possible to add lactose to curb the bitterness.

At the end of the day it'll still be beer and just learn for the next batch. I'm also only one batch in. So I could be wrong in which case Gash can correct me.

Cheers

Cheers Mate - Great Site - hoplist, now i'm learning something.
Thanks a lot. Tim

Thanks Gash, Great site, great ideas, great Help. 10 out of 10 Gash.
Appreciate your fast replies and help on my questioning. Now I understand what's to be done. Brewing next week, I'll let you know how it turns out.
Cheers.
Tim

Hi Gash - Re this NEIPA, would you use a Yeast nutrient with the Safale us05. also should I use a flock tablet at the boil.

Tim

Well, first brew done and dusted.
Thanks for the help Finroo and Gash
Finished product:

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Turned out a cloudier than intended, however this was due to be expected with my fumbling. I think a fair portion of my trub is actually in my bottles. However it's all good and tastes quite nice and is better than a 3.5% lager that I had in the kit. I wouldn't say I rival the store bought NEIPAs. It's given me the inspiration to try some more methods and research more. Ended up with just shy of 22 longnecks.

Definitely more citrus on the nose than on the palate, decent mouthfeel. Not that hoppy, I didn't manage to follow as desired, but still ended up with a drinkable beer. Definitely keen to get on the learning curve, bring in some water chemistry etc to try and get the hops to shine a bit more and just hone the basics before I start focussing on the science too much.