Bitterness

[Donoroto]

Yes, that is a good new lesson to learn. Some buy a larger amount of hops - maybe half kilo - because the price per gram is less, and the AA stays the same until they are gone.

 

[Sandy Feet]

My brew store used to post AA for their hops. They can't anymore post Covid. They are changing all the time depending on suppliers. I normally use lower AA hops, so I have been buying an extra 1/2 ounce just in case.

 

[Zambi]

If I understand correctly: it's only with dry hop that the aa percentage is not important

 

[Mastoras007]

So if the AA is high i can use less quantity for same bitterness (60 minutes boil) and the beer production costs is smaller right?

 

[Minbari]

If I understand correctly: it's only with dry hop that the aa percentage is not important

You aren't isomerizing them, so it just adds aroma and flavor

 

[Minbari]

So if the AA is high i can use less quantity for same bitterness (60 minutes boil) and the beer production costs is smaller right?

Yes, higher the AA the more bitter you get for a given amount.

 

[Yooper]

I use mineral water on this batch

Well, that explains it.

Soft water is what you want for a lager. Even distilled or RO water would be better.