1

Hello :) It is the first time I try to cultivate hops, and I'm not a homebrewer. I started planting about 1000 plants of Cascade and I made analysis to my hops. Now I have the analysis but I have not idea if they are good or not, because I don't know if it's better an high value of alpha acid or low. Could you help me, please?

enter image description here

2

2 Answers 2

0

An instant reaction to this analysis is "Good". Hops nice and dry - should be good to store/bag/generally handle Alpha acids (which when isomerised add to the bitterness of the beer) are about average for Cascade. So that is good/useful Beta acids quite high so there should a good amount of "Cascade" aroma and beta acids to keep the flavour up and improve long term bitterness.

0
0

Typical cascade is 4.5-6 AA.

Personally I prefer my aroma hops to be on the low end of the spectrum. So I can use more with out too much of a flame out bittering spike. And don't have to adjust my bittering hops much.

It all depends how the brewer wants to use them. Higher AA allows a brewer to shift more of the bittering load to late additions.

All in all I would still purchase the crop, it all has good application.

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge that you have read and understand our privacy policy and code of conduct.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.