I brewed NB’s Dead Ringer and Chinook IPA’s 3 weeks ago. Just took an SG reading on both. While the airlock was off, I decided to take a whiff of the beers. I found the Dead Ringer (all Centennial hops) smelled terrific. The Chinook IPA (all IPA hops), well, smelled like beer. I’m not saying it’s a bad smell, just not finding any nice IPA aroma to it. I asked by wife what she thought. She said both smelled like beer. Big help!
Two questions:
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Will the dry hop Chinook addition turn this beer around and make the arome shine? I plan to add the extra 0.25 oz leftover from the 60 min addition besides the hops designated in the kit for the dry hopping.
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Would those of you who have brewed this kit think adding some Cascade along with the Chinook at dry hopping time make this beer taste and smell better? I have an oz or so of Cascade whole hops in the freezer from my garden. Thanks.
