I have some ales coming up with 1099 and I envisioned a blonde ale where I bittered with something clean and then added some late hops. I have two ounces of Ella and all of the reviews I saw sounded nice... spicy, floral, herbal, a touch of Galaxy but then the other side is Spalt so nothing over-the-top, etc. But then one review said "star anise" when used in small quantities. I definitely don't want that. Does anyone have experience with it and know if anise is a part of its character? Most reviews DO NOT mention that flavor. Thanks.
Who's got experience with Ella hops?
#1
Posted 22 September 2019 - 08:43 AM
#2
Posted 22 September 2019 - 09:49 AM
I haven't brewed with it, but I've drunk a lot of Pelican's Umbrella, which is 100% Ella. It's one of my favorite IPAs. I think the description is pretty accurate, including the anise, although it's at a VERY low level.
#3
Posted 22 September 2019 - 09:51 AM
I haven't brewed with it, but I've drunk a lot of Pelican's Umbrella, which is 100% Ella. It's one of my favorite IPAs. I think the description is pretty accurate, including the anise, although it's at a VERY low level.
Okay, thanks for that. I would really like to avoid a beer that tastes like Nyquil.
#4
Posted 23 September 2019 - 12:13 PM
Okay, thanks for that. I would really like to avoid a beer that tastes like Nyquil.
I've never had Ella come through like that.
#5
Posted 23 September 2019 - 01:12 PM
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