Single Hop Beer Recipe

Welcome to the world of Single Hop Beer Recipe! This recipe offers you the opportunity to explore the unique flavors and aromas of different hop varieties in a series of five distinct ales. By focusing on a single hop addition during the boil, you’ll experience the individual characteristics that each hop brings to the table. Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey with this versatile and exciting brewing adventure!

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Single Hop Beer

This page contains recipes for five separate single-hop ales. The mash and fermentation stages are the same for each. but select only one variety of hop to add during the boil.

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

To Ferment28 days d

Course: Beer

Cuisine: Ale

Keyword: Single Hop Beer

Servings: 40 Pints

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Dan Smullen

Equipment

• 1 Mash tun or large pot
• 1 Brew kettle or pot
• 1 Fermentation vessel
• 1 Airlock
• 1 Wort chiller or alternative cooling method
• 1 Hydrometer or refractometer for measuring specific gravity
• 1 Brewing spoon or paddle
• 1 Thermometer
• 1 Auto-siphon or racking cane
• 1 Sanitization solution
• 1 Brewing thermometer
• 1 Brewing scale or measuring cups
• 1 Bottles or kegs for storing the beer
• 1 Bottle capper or kegging system (if using bottles)
• 1 Propane burner or heat source (if brewing outdoors)
• 1 Brewing gloves (optional but recommended for safety)
• 1 Brewing pH meter (optional but helpful for monitoring pH levels)

Ingredients

For the Mash – Liquor 12.3 Litres (21½ Pints) – Mash Time 1 hr – Temperature 65°c/149 °F

• 10.6 lb Pale malt Quantity 4.7kg
• 8¼ oz Carapils malt Quantity 235g

For the Boil – 27 Litres (47½ Pints) – Boil Time 1 hr – 10 mins

• 2 oz (Hops) Amarillo 5% When to add – At start (IBU 29.9)
• 1 oz (Hops) Amarillo 5% When to add – Last15 mins (IBU 7.2)
• 1 oz (Hops) Amarillo 5% When to add – Last 5 mins (IBU 2.9)
• 3 oz (Hops) Amarillo 5% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• ¾ oz (Hops) Nelson Sauvin 12.5% When to add – At start (IBU 29.9)
• ⅓ oz (Hops) Nelson Sauvin 12.5% When to add – Last15 mins (IBU 7.2)
• ⅓ oz (Hops) Nelson Sauvin 12.5% When to add – Last 5 mins (IBU 2.9)
• 1¼ oz (Hops) Nelson Sauvin 12.5% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• 2¼ oz (Hops) Saaz 4.2% When to add – At start (IBU 29.9)
• 1 oz (Hops) Saaz 4.2% When to add – Last15 mins (IBU 7.2)
• 1 oz (Hops) Saaz 4.2% When to add – Last 5 mins (IBU 2.9)
• 3½ oz (Hops) Saaz 4.2% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• 1½ oz (Hops) Cascade 6.6% When to add – At start (IBU 29.9)
• ⅔ oz (Hops) Cascade 6.6% When to add – Last15 mins (IBU 7.2)
• ⅔ oz (Hops) Cascade 6.6% When to add – Last 5 mins (IBU 2.9)
• 2¼ oz (Hops) Cascade 6.6% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• 1¾ oz (Hops) East Kent Golding 5.5% When to add – At start (IBU 29.9)
• ¾ oz (Hops) East Kent Golding 5.5% When to add – Last15 mins (IBU 7.2)
• ¾ oz (Hops) East Kent Golding 5.5% When to add – Last 5 mins (IBU 2.9)
• 2½ oz (Hops) East Kent Golding 5.5% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• 1 tsp   Protofloc   Other – When to add – For last 15 mins of boil

To Ferment – 18°C (64°F) – Conditioning 6 weeks at 12°C (54°F)

• 1 Wyeast 1056 American Ale

Instructions

Mash Preparation:

• Heat 12.3 Litres (21½ Pints) of liquor to a temperature of 65°C/149°F.
• In a mash tun or large pot, add 10.6 lb (4.7 kg) of pale malt and 8¼ oz (235g) of Carapils malt.
• Pour the heated water over the malts and mix well.
• Let the mash rest for 1 hour at a temperature of 65°C (149°F).

Boil:

• Heat 27 liters (47½ pints) of water in a large brew kettle or pot.
• Once the water reaches a rolling boil, begin the 1-hour boil.
• Add the hops according to the specified timings:
• At the start of the boil, add 2 oz (Hops) Amarillo 5% and ¾ oz (Hops) Nelson Sauvin 12.5%.
• After 55 minutes of boiling, add 1 oz (Hops) Amarillo 5% and ⅓ oz (Hops) Nelson Sauvin 12.5%.
• After 1 hour of boiling, turn off the heat and add 1 oz (Hops) Amarillo 5%, ⅓ oz (Hops) Nelson Sauvin 12.5%, 1 tsp Protofloc, 2¼ oz (Hops) Saaz 4.2%, 1½ oz (Hops) Cascade 6.6%, and 1¾ oz (Hops) East Kent Golding 5.5%.
• Stir the mixture gently to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.

Cooling and Fermentation:

• Cool down the wort as quickly as possible to a temperature of 18°C (64°F).
• Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel.
• Add the Wyeast 1056 American Ale yeast to the vessel and cover it with an airlock.
• Place the vessel in a cool, dark area with a consistent temperature of 18°C (64°F).
• Allow the beer to ferment for approximately 28 days.

Conditioning:

• After fermentation, transfer the beer to a secondary fermentation vessel or individual bottles.
• Condition the beer at a temperature of 12°C (54°F) for a period of 6 weeks.
• This conditioning period allows the flavors to develop and the beer to carbonate naturally.

Ready to Drink:

• After the conditioning period, the Single Hop Beer should be ready to drink.
• Pour it into a glass, and enjoy it cold!

Showcase Individual Hop Flavors:

By using a single variety of hop during the boil, this recipe allows you to truly appreciate and showcase the unique flavors and aromas of each hop. Whether you’re drawn to the citrusy, piney, fruity, or floral notes, this recipe lets you focus on one hop at a time, allowing its true essence to shine through in your brew.

Tailor Your Beer to Your Preferences:

With a range of hop options available, you can choose the hop variety that aligns with your personal taste preferences. Whether you’re a fan of bold and bitter flavors or prefer more delicate and nuanced hop profiles, this recipe provides the flexibility to experiment and create a beer that suits your palate.

Expand Your Brewing Knowledge:

The Single Hop Beer Recipe is an excellent opportunity to expand your brewing knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of hop characteristics. By brewing several batches using different hops, you can refine your ability to discern and appreciate the subtle nuances in hop flavors, improving your overall brewing skills.

Unleash Your Creativity:

With a solid foundation provided by the recipe’s mash and fermentation stages, the focus on a single hop during the boil allows you to experiment and get creative. You can tailor each batch to explore different hop combinations, timings, and intensities, giving you the freedom to craft unique and exciting beer variations.

Enhance Your Beer Tasting Experience:

By brewing single-hop ales, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct comparative tastings and explore the impact of individual hops on the beer’s flavor profile. This experience can deepen your understanding of hop flavors and help you develop a discerning palate, enriching your overall beer tasting journey.

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