Left Over Saaz Hops...

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joecast

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ive got about 35g of saaz sitting in the fridge i would like to use soon. (used 15g in a pilsner but coiuldnt notice much aroma) my next batch is going to be a wheat and thought i would dry hop the 35g in that. would that add anything to the wheat beer, as in making an improvement, or would it conflict with the style i am going for? has anyone used saaz in a wheat before? i know this is mostly based on personal preference but i guess i am just looking for reassurance. thanks
joe
 

RobW

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Traditionally German wheat beers have very low to no hop aroma but that doesn't mean you can't do it. Maybe just dry hop half the brew so you can compare - experimenting is half the fun in this game. Otherwise save it for a lager or a pilsner.
 

GMK

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Joe

I have dry hopped wheat beers with saaz.

Rack into a secondary and dry hop with half the hops.
Taste after 1 week....if need be dry hop with the other half.

Note:
That the hop flavour will diminish over time...
 

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