Bravo, Comet, and Topaz

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by GreenKrusty101, Jun 9, 2014.

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  1. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    Just loaded up on 3 hops I've never brewed with before...3#s for ~ $45 with shipping...now what :confused:?
     
  2. jmich24

    jmich24 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Michigan

    SMASH
     
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  3. skivtjerry

    skivtjerry Pooh-Bah (1,865) Mar 10, 2006 Vermont
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    I had an all Topaz IPA from Against the Grain last fall. Good, but slightly one dimensional, as single hop IPA's usually are. There were tropical fruit notes but not as strong as in some better known hops. Also some interesting honey-ish flavors that worked well with the malt bill. I'd pair it with a little Chinook, Citra or something else, depending on my taste goals for the beer. Not saying it's not an excellent hop, just that a blend featuring it might be better.

    Bravo and Comet seem to be regarded as bittering hops, even in today's experimental climate. I'd still recommend some experimenting with them.
     
  4. telejunkie

    telejunkie Savant (1,107) Sep 14, 2007 Vermont

    bravo is somewhat akin to warrior in my experience, some spicy, floral flavors and a touch of citrus, nothing really that stood out in a good way though. I use it more for bittering.
    No experience with the other two.
     
  5. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
    Pooh-Bah

    Comet has the ability to be dual use, IMO.

    Bravo, I haven't used, and Topaz I used late in a saison once, it was good.
     
  6. barfdiggs

    barfdiggs Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2011 California

    Bravo is super boring and really doesn't add much to the beer. The Bravo smashes I've tried were slightly earthy and fruity, but bland. Had similar effects when dry hopping miller lite.

    Comet smells and tastes (when used in beers) like a less oniony and armpitty Apollo; weed and citrus come to mind.

    Topaz is awesome. Passion fruit and tropical fruit bomb, like galaxy without the spicyness.
     
  7. AlCaponeJunior

    AlCaponeJunior Grand Pooh-Bah (3,452) May 21, 2010 Texas
    Society Pooh-Bah

    Bravo/munich smash is one of my favs so far.
     
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