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[Brian72]

Going to make a Blonde Ale for my girlfriend. What should I use for the hops?WillametteCascade (pellet or Leaf)HallertauTetnagerSterlingSpaltNorthern BrewerI was originally going to go with the Hallertau but just noticed I have more of a selection. By the way, only one addition for 60 mins....

[MyaCullen]

Going to make a Blonde Ale for my girlfriend. What should I use for the hops?WillametteCascade (pellet or Leaf)HallertauTetnagerSterlingSpaltNorthern BrewerI was originally going to go with the Hallertau but just noticed I have more of a selection. By the way, only one addition for 60 mins....

Hallertauer or Sterling of those for a blonde burger beer

[Brian72]

Hallertauer or Sterling of those for a blonde burger beer

I was just surprised I had the selection I did...

[djinkc]

For a blonde, which I assume will be a low IBU 60 min addition, probably all of them would work fine.

[ScottS]

Hallertauer

[djinkc]

Hallertauer

Ok, tonight I would pick Cascades, who knows tomorrow.............

[Brian72]

For a blonde, which I assume will be a low IBU 60 min addition, probably all of them would work fine.

Hallertauer

Ok, tonight I would pick Cascades, who knows tomorrow.............

[MyaCullen]

ok thenuse a 1/1/1 mix of Hallertauer Sterling and Spaltto an estimated IBU of 20 assuming a SG of 1.045

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

For a blonde, which I assume will be a low IBU 60 min addition, probably all of them would work fine.

that's what I'm thinking. most of the flavor and aroma will be driven off after 60mins with such a small amount of hops.

[djinkc]

Tettnanger sounds better today.

[Big Nake]

I like Sterling in a blonde. It has a bit of a spicy-Saaz thing going on. It will add a bit of character to the beer, even on just a 60-minute addition. If you would prefer that the hops contribute less (or nothing), use the Tettnanger or the Hallertau.Willamette = EarthyCascade = CitrusyHallertau = CleanTettnanger = CleanSterling = Slightly spicy/Saaz-likeSpalt = Clean/slightly spicy & sharpNorthern Brewer = Spalt-like, but sharper & EarthierAlso, I like the idea of just one addition, but you could also add a small amount (½ ounce?) anywhere between 20 and flameout for just a bit of flavor/aroma. Cheers & have fun with it.

[Stout_fan]

throw them all in.sucking back a fresh hopped JPA at the moment.yep...more hops.

[Howie]

Cascade (pellet or Leaf)HallertauTetnagerSterling

Don't see how you can go wrong with any of these, though Cascade would definitely give you more of a "Light APA" thing.I prefer to put some finishing hops in my blonde ale. About a half oz at 15 min and one ounce at flameout

[MyaCullen]

Don't see how you can go wrong with any of these, though Cascade would definitely give you more of a "Light APA" thing.I prefer to put some finishing hops in my blonde ale. About a half oz at 15 min and one ounce at flameout

i got the impression he was making a GF friendly BMC transitional type of beer, more Cream Ale than blondecould be wrong though

[ScottS]

Tettnanger sounds better today.

Agreed. Change my vote to Tettnanger.

[Brian72]

i got the impression he was making a GF friendly BMC transitional type of beer, more Cream Ale than blondecould be wrong though

Nope, she's a beer snob just like me... Even likes TonyBrown's burbon stout... Who knew?