hop additions

[druid]

So I have a few kit brews under my belt (Coopers) and think I need to try adding some hops to play with the flavours a bit. I generally brew stout and the dark ale from Coopers and am wondering what type of hops I might try that would enhance the beer. I think I will look at the hop tea or perhaps dry hopping ( I still have more reading to do ) but any direction would be appreciated.


Dave

 

[foxy]

For me its EKG,I don't dry hop I steep for 20 to 30 minutes and add to the fermenter with the wort, you will have to try a few and see which you prefer.

 

[Alside101]

fuggles. or cascade for an american stout 20 to 50 grams hop tea before kegging or bottling. same for a dry hop

 

[Budgie]

+1 for Fuggles and East Kent Goldings. I always use at least one or the other in my stouts.

 

[druid]

I think I saw the "fuggles" at my brew shop...will have to ask about the others...thanks for the info!