trevc
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I've seen several Canadian breweries mention using "Pacific Northwest hops" in their beers, or other similar descriptions. Does anyone have ideas as to what strains they're using?
There's a mass-produced beer I liked in Canada called Kokanee Gold. It's fairly bland compared to "real" beers. However, It's the best tasting Canadian swill you can buy everywhere on tap, mostly because it's slightly more malty/toasty and higher ABV.
About 4-5 years ago they changed the recipe to make it more bland, and the bottle no longer says "no preservatives....". The bottle states that it's an "amber Lager", the hops are there, but only just enough to detect some slight bitterness.
Basically, this Kokanee Gold (the old recipe) would be in a similar class to James Squire Golden Ale in that it appeals to a wide range of people, but still keeps the beer-people just interested enough to still enjoy a couple.
If anyone has any insights in to Canadian beers of any variety, I'd be interested in hearing anything you know about attempting to mimic them.
They almost always use Canadian grown malts and hops, so it may be tough to duplicate some of the characteristics.
I've been consulting Mr Google, and have yet to uncover very much useful info. It seems some Canadian brews use Mt Hood hops, or Chinook... lots of different answers. I suppose I'm after the styles with more mass appeal, blonde ales, etc.
There's a mass-produced beer I liked in Canada called Kokanee Gold. It's fairly bland compared to "real" beers. However, It's the best tasting Canadian swill you can buy everywhere on tap, mostly because it's slightly more malty/toasty and higher ABV.
About 4-5 years ago they changed the recipe to make it more bland, and the bottle no longer says "no preservatives....". The bottle states that it's an "amber Lager", the hops are there, but only just enough to detect some slight bitterness.
Basically, this Kokanee Gold (the old recipe) would be in a similar class to James Squire Golden Ale in that it appeals to a wide range of people, but still keeps the beer-people just interested enough to still enjoy a couple.
If anyone has any insights in to Canadian beers of any variety, I'd be interested in hearing anything you know about attempting to mimic them.
They almost always use Canadian grown malts and hops, so it may be tough to duplicate some of the characteristics.
I've been consulting Mr Google, and have yet to uncover very much useful info. It seems some Canadian brews use Mt Hood hops, or Chinook... lots of different answers. I suppose I'm after the styles with more mass appeal, blonde ales, etc.