Suggestions for British hops for dry hopping?

[marshbrewer]

I've nearly got my house English IPA cracked. The hop schedule is Challenger (bittering), Fuggles & EKG flavour, and a EKG dry hop. I feel it could carry another hop in the dry hopping stage, something fruity, but I don't want to go down the US / New World route, and would like to keep it British. Any left field suggestions?

 

[Drunkula]

Jester.

 

[Davvy]

I have got some Pilgrim in the freezer, and hope that I can use them for a variety of uses, from what I can make out they are similar to an English hop with more of a fruity character ??? (so IPA is a possibility ).

Has anyone got any direct knowledge on use ? They might be on the right lines for you......

 

[marshbrewer]

Interesting suggestion; I appreciate its a UK hop, but thought it might be a bit too New worldy to work with EKG reading the hop list description, but then found a thread in here suggesting it's not like that at all. So that's one I'll try.

 

[stevey]

WGV? I always thought they were similar to EKG, but have pleasant fruity characteristics; rather than earthy as in EKG.

 

[ACBEV]

Bramling Cross... Spicy, blackcurrant, lemon. a great all rounder...

 

[terrym]

I often use these as reference points. Other sources are available.
https://www.crossmyloofbrew.co.uk/hop-guide
https://www.britishhops.org.uk/varieties/
One of my favourites is First Gold.

 

[An Ankoù]

First Gold would be my choice. Others above have mention Bramling Cross and WGV. Both excellent hops. I suppose you don't want to consider Savinjski Goldings? Theyre good enough for Tim Taylor!

 

[Sadfield]

I've not used them, alhough have had a few beers made with Olicana hops. They have the characteristics of new world hops.

Agree with the above posts, in that Bramling Cross and First Gold are both great.

 

[marshbrewer]

Thanks folks. Looks like I'll give first gold and jester a spin. I use bramling X already in my house stout, so might give them a spin as well.

Cheers again.

 

[An Ankoù]

Thanks folks. Looks like I'll give first gold and jester a spin. I use bramling X already in my house stout, so might give them a spin as well.

Cheers again.

Good luck. Let us know how you get on.

 

[jceg316]

For fruity I'd suggest Bramling X. Lovely dark fruits/berry flavour.

 

[BeerisGOD]

I often use these as reference points. Other sources are available.
https://www.crossmyloofbrew.co.uk/hop-guide
https://www.britishhops.org.uk/varieties/
One of my favourites is First Gold.

Hi Terry

Does first gold compliment bramling cross? Im about to order bc but want anouther hop for a bit of depth
Cheers

 

[The Baron]

Drop the Fuggles and use First Gold IMO

 

[GotOneBrewin]

Drop the Fuggles and use First Gold IMO

2nd that.
Admiral bittering, Northdown middle to late, First Gold late.

 

[GotOneBrewin]

Hi Terry

Does first gold compliment bramling cross? Im about to order bc but want anouther hop for a bit of depth
Cheers

I haven't used them together but I font see why not? Don't use too much Bramling in anything though or it goes a bit Stongbow dark fruits cidery in my experience.

 

[BeerisGOD]

I haven't used them together but I font see why not? Don't use too much Bramling in anything though or it goes a bit Stongbow dark fruits cidery in my experience.

Glad you told me this mate cheers

 

[foxy]

I've nearly got my house English IPA cracked. The hop schedule is Challenger (bittering), Fuggles & EKG flavour, and a EKG dry hop. I feel it could carry another hop in the dry hopping stage, something fruity, but I don't want to go down the US / New World route, and would like to keep it British. Any left field suggestions?

Nothing wrong with Challenger in the dry hop schedule.

 

[GotOneBrewin]

Glad you told me this mate cheers

You often read bollocks flavour profiles and don't notice any of it, but this one does exactly what it says on the tin. I just checked my notes and 30g for 5mins is enough for it to shine through without being too fruity. I did a Bramling X SMaSH before and was awful, I always have a good sniff when I open the lid before bottling and I thought it was off, didn't even smell like beer.

 

[The Baron]

I know Fuggles is a favourite with some but I really have gone off them as I get too much of a earthy taste with them and prefer to use EKG with Northdown, First gold, Challenger and Nugget. I know that most people would not use Challenger and Nugget as aroma but I have found them very good when use in conjunction with other british hops, Ps I do not use out and out bittering hops in my boil but use them as late additions so I can add more hops at the end and get my bittering from that method