First Attempt

[Brewer #444357]

This is my first attempt at building my own beer. Using a wheat and 2-row base. Looking for something decently hoppy but not overpowering. Looking for feedback on the hop selection. Other hops on hand:
chinook, blanc, Polaris, el dorado, challenger, Columbus on top of the Cascade and citra.

https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/1525775/hoppy-wheat-1

 

[Minbari]

Interesting. I wouldn't use cascade or Citra with a wheat beer.

Challenger and tettnang or Hallertauer

 

[Zambi]

I have never used citra, but I assume (dangerous) that it has a citrussy compound to it?
That would work with wheat, I think

 

[Steve Ruch]

Interesting. I wouldn't use cascade or Citra with a wheat beer.

Challenger and tettnang or Hallertauer

It looks like an American wheat so cascade would be a good choice, although I like willammette.

 

[Sandy Feet]

What are you trying to do? A Brown, Pale Ale, Amber, Blonde, or something close to an ESB? An ounce of that hop (in the recipe you posted) isn't going to get you very hoppy.

 

[Brewer #444357]

I am trying to get something easy to drink at appeals to most beer drinkers. Want something not overly bitter but with more of a citrus type finish

 

[Zambi]

Your ibu are real low, esp considering a 6% abv.
I would bring it up to around 20-25, which still won't be bitter

 

[Sandy Feet]

You can do a simple Blonde or Pale Ale. Maybe up to 30 IBUs if you don't want "too bitter". Use 2 Row for a base up to whatever alcohol level you want. Add about 1/2lb C40 or even 60 if that is what you want for 5 gallons. Use Cascade for hops and S-05 for yeast. That is it. You have beer.
Do easy things to learn and build on it little by little. If you add different grains to a recipe, have a reason for it. I believe that is also a John Palmer tip. Don't add different grains just to add shit.
If you haven't purchased How To Brew by John Palmer, I highly suggest it.

 

[Sandy Feet]

Also, Mean Brews contributes on this site and has a number of YouTube videos if you are looking to design a specific style. Those videos were very helpful for me when I was deciding what direction I would go for certain styles.
The premise is taking a bunch of award winning recipes, and showing the trends and the averages of the various grain bills.

 

[Bigbre04]

taste the grains dry or make a "tea" with them. this can help alot with understanding the flavors that each brings to the table.

your recipe looks like it is up in the stout color range. Just a word of caution, Roasted barley and dark malts can get very bitter very quickly.

I would lean towards a pale ale, amber, or a lighter(cheaper) beer to get your feet wet on first.