samnorfolk Landlord. Joined Dec 12, 2012 Messages 702 Reaction score 17 Jul 3, 2016 #1 I have done a ESB with Fuggles and EKG, would anyone recommend dry hopping it with more fuggles and EKG or not?
I have done a ESB with Fuggles and EKG, would anyone recommend dry hopping it with more fuggles and EKG or not?
Covrich Geek Staff member Moderator Joined Oct 8, 2014 Messages 6,015 Reaction score 2,537 Location Woodford Halse Northants Jul 3, 2016 #2 I see no reason why not although at the same time I don't think you need to either
strange-steve Quantum Brewer Joined Apr 8, 2014 Messages 6,027 Reaction score 5,798 Jul 3, 2016 #3 I'd agree with Covrich, an ESB doesn't necessarily "need" a dry hop but then it's your beer so it should be to your taste. I dry hopped my last ESB with fuggles and EKG and it worked great.
I'd agree with Covrich, an ESB doesn't necessarily "need" a dry hop but then it's your beer so it should be to your taste. I dry hopped my last ESB with fuggles and EKG and it worked great.
MyQul Chairman of the Bored Joined Aug 7, 2013 Messages 17,878 Reaction score 7,120 Location Royal Hamlet of Peckham. London. Jul 3, 2016 #4 I agree with the others do it if you want to. But I wouldn't go mad. An ESB is no APA/IPA so I'd just dry hop lightly
I agree with the others do it if you want to. But I wouldn't go mad. An ESB is no APA/IPA so I'd just dry hop lightly
Covrich Geek Staff member Moderator Joined Oct 8, 2014 Messages 6,015 Reaction score 2,537 Location Woodford Halse Northants Jul 3, 2016 #5 Yeah I agree, you don't want to start chucking in 100 grams or so in.. you want the balance of the malt still in there.
Yeah I agree, you don't want to start chucking in 100 grams or so in.. you want the balance of the malt still in there.