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[chadm75]

Thoughts on a APA recipe I've put together today...5 1/2 gallon recipe. I need another pale recipe in my rotation! No offense to the MLPA !!!OG: 1.053FG: 1.012SRM: 9IBU: 35ABV: 5.3%11 lbs. American 6-row Pale 8 oz. American Caramel 40°L4 oz. White Wheat Malt4 oz. Honey Malt1.25 oz. Cascade (Pellets, 7.40 %AA) (60 mins)1 oz. Willamette (Whole, 5.00 %AA) (5 mins)1.75 oz. Cascade (Pellets, 7.40 %AA) (DH)WYeast 1056Thoughts?

[DaBearSox]

Why the 6 row?

[ncbeerbrewer]

Why the 6 row?

+1

[chadm75]

I have a bunch of six-row I need to use, no other reason than that. Do those hops look like they'd be good together or should I mix it up with something else?

[earthtone]

Do those hops look like they'd be good together or should I mix it up with something else?

that's entirely for you to decide. Personal taste is all that can decide whether it is a good mix. Personally I love a blend of english and american hops - usually I go with EKG and Cascades. Willamette and Cascade will be a nice combo for my tastebuds but there are many on this board who would probably disagree. Go with your own tastes, but if you are asking about balance then I'd say your IBUs are in the right neighborhood for a balanced brew.