Eltham Brauhaus Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 I am starting my 2nd brew and it will be Coopers Pale Ale. I have 13gm of Cascade DH & 15gm of Challenger left over from my brew (Coopers Pale Ale). Should I use these DH's in my Dark Ale or just stick to the Brew Art recipes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Eltham Brewing House said: I am starting my 2nd brew and it will be Coopers Pale Ale. I have 13gm of Cascade DH & 15gm of Challenger left over from my brew (Coopers Pale Ale). Should I use these DH's in my Dark Ale or just stick to the Brew Art recipes? To be honest you can choose what ever, experimentation is fun and some of the outcomes can be exceptional. Personally I think the hops would be more suitable to the Pale Ale, however why not the Dark Ale? Up to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Eltham Brewing House said: I am starting my 2nd brew and it will be Coopers Pale Ale. I have 13gm of Cascade DH & 15gm of Challenger left over from my brew (Coopers Pale Ale). Should I use these DH's in my Dark Ale or just stick to the Brew Art recipes? It's a pretty good drink without hops, so maybe see what it is like first that way and then if you want to add hops next time...and there'll be a next time, you can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltham Brauhaus Posted January 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Rob Courtney said: It's a pretty good drink without hops, so maybe see what it is like first that way and then if you want to add hops next time...and there'll be a next time, you can. Yeah, I think your right Rob. I will leave the DH's until next time. Its only my 2nd brew so I need to develop some reference points before experimenting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 19 hours ago, Eltham Brewing House said: Should I use these DH's in my Dark Ale or just stick to the Brew Art recipes? Hi Gary, The Dark Ale is a fantastic beer but you'll have to be extra patient with this one as it really needs a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks secondary fermentation for the flavours and most importantly the body to develop to its full potential. It is a fantastic Coopers beer. I would brew this as per the standard Brewart recipe to begin with and then perhaps experiment with dry hopping on the second go should you wish. Don't forget that some of the Elements (or 'E' packets) have bittering hops already boiled into the dried wort. Dry hopping a beer will add aromas and assist with head retention. In my opinion this one doesn't need it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltham Brauhaus Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Strewth, 10 to 12 weeks!!! Just as well I have a 2nd droid coming.😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 32 minutes ago, Eltham Brewing House said: Strewth, 10 to 12 weeks!!! Just as well I have a 2nd droid coming.😃 I believe a second droid is the must have item for 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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