New Styrian hop varieties

[Brew Dad]

Recently acquired 100g each of Styrian Dragon and Styrian Wolf hops. Planning a SMASH for the Styrian Dragon with Golden Promise to see what they are all about, but curious if anyone has any experience with either of these hops?

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I bought some Styrian Wolf to make a Nordic ale with CML Norsk yeast. Bottled 3 weeks ago not tried it yet.

 

[Brew Dad]

You have more patience than I do @Cheshire Cat. I always have a taste when taking hydrometer readings, 1/4 pint at bottling, and certainly would have tried a bottle at the 2 week mark! Let us know how it turns out after conditioning.

 

[MyQul]

The Syrian Wolf isnt that new (although it's relatively new). I won some styrian wolf(along with a number of other styrian hops) a a few years ago from GEB. I seem to remember liking it well enough but definately not being blow away by it. Styrian Dragon is newer I believe

 

[Brew_DD2]

Sorry I can't help with the above ones specifically, but I've recently started using Aurora (Super Styrian) for bittering and it is magnificent.

 

[Keats]

I’ve used Styrian Wolf recently for an IPA and really like it, one of the best beers I’ve made. Quite a strong tropical fruit taste especially mango. There was a bit of Styrian Cardinal in there too.

 

[Brew Dad]

The Syrian Wolf isnt that new (although it's relatively new). I won some styrian wolf(along with a number of other styrian hops) a a few years ago from GEB. I seem to remember liking it well enough but definately not being blow away by it. Styrian Dragon is newer I believe

Ah yes, I remember coming across that post of yours, ended up using Bobek in a nice bitter based on it.

 

[Brew Dad]

Sorry I can't help with the above ones specifically, but I've recently started using Aurora (Super Styrian) for bittering and it is magnificent.

I've been impressed with Aurora, as well.

 

[Brew Dad]

I’ve used Styrian Wolf recently for an IPA and really like it, one of the best beers I’ve made. Quite a strong tropical fruit taste especially mango. There was a bit of Styrian Cardinal in there too.

Thanks for the info, will consider using the Wolf in a NEIPA.

 

[MyQul]

Ah yes, I remember coming across that post of yours, ended up using Bobek in a nice bitter based on it.

Bobek is a much better choice than S.Wolf for a bitter

 

[Brew_DD2]

I've been impressed with Aurora, as well.

I originally choose it because of it's relatively low cohumulone levels couple with a decent amount of alpha acids. Works out so well. Quite an assertive bitterness, but rounded instead of sharp or lingering.

 

[Brew Dad]

I originally choose it because of it's relatively low cohumulone levels couple with a decent amount of alpha acids. Works out so well. Quite an assertive bitterness, but rounded instead of sharp or lingering.

Yep. It's nice later in the boil or as a dry hop, too.

 

[Brew_DD2]

Yep. It's nice later in the boil or as a dry hop, too.

I'll have to give that a go. Versatile hop!