single hop, low alpha % question

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  1. robwestcott

    robwestcott Pooh-Bah (1,767) Nov 3, 2008 Indiana
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    if i'd like to use a single hop in a small batch, simply to compare to another single hop small batch with the same grain / fermentables / yeast - is there a rock bottom alpha % i can use, or if the alpha is very low, do i simply need to use more of it ?
     
    #1 robwestcott, Nov 28, 2015
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Not really.

    Pretty much. Bitterness is directly proportional to the AA%. With flavor/aroma, it's not as simple, but adjusting for AA% is a good place to start.
     
    #2 VikeMan, Nov 28, 2015
  3. robwestcott

    robwestcott Pooh-Bah (1,767) Nov 3, 2008 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    nice. thanks.
     
    #3 robwestcott, Nov 28, 2015
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