The Ultimate Hop Experiment
Our Single Hop Experiment series is the perfect way to learn the characteristics of individual hop varietals. Includes a small bittering addition of Magnum and three 2 oz additions of your chosen hop for late boil and at dry hopping. Estimated ABV: 5%, IBUs: 35, makes 5 gallons of finished beer.
A Simple yet Exciting Idea
We recently had a simple, yet exciting idea: What if we brewed the same recipe, used the same yeast, but changed one thing - the flavor, aroma, and dry hop additions using one hop varietal. That way we could take two beers that are close to identical and pick out the differences in just the hop flavors and aromas!
Pale Ale Recipe
This recipe is based off of a simple Pale Ale: Ultralight malt extract, Crystal 15L, Magnum bittering hops, and then a single other hop for the rest of the additions. The malt in this recipe is basic and fairly neutral, the bittering clean and consistent, but the flavor and aroma from the late hop additions will vary; sometimes dramatically!
Experiment and Discover
Ever wanted to know what your favorite hop really is? Brew a few of these different Single Hop Experiment recipes to find out! You'll be able to pick out the unique characteristics of each hop varietal and decide which one you like best.
Recipe Kit Details
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid vs Dry Malt Extract
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer.