I just brew my second version of the beer two weeks ago but here are my notes on the first brew.
It turned into a wheat IPA with notes of orange. The cascade tastes great and gives it the IPA kick without being over powering. The orange is still a work in progress because I am experimenting with amounts of sweet orange peel.
All of the advice is something I will consider and probably try cause I really want to know how which way will affect the taste of the beer. I brew one gallon batches for experimental purposes so it is not a problem to keep trying different suggestions on the orange.
My second batch I reduced the hops in each addition, except the 60 min addition. I enjoyed the cascade in the first batch so I will probably go back to original hop amounts.
As much as I am for experimenting and trying something just because I can, I highly doubt I will add soda to the beer. It is like putting ketchup on a fine steak. No, just…no.
Anyway, thanks for all the advice and suggestions, even the soda. Keep 'em coming!