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Hop Thief Recipe
Posted: Sunday Apr 22, 2007 8:48 pm
by shaunl
Hi Guys,
Any tips to get a Squire Hop Thief recipe going?
Got a six-pack today and I like it.
I've seen mixed praise on the boards for the taste, but I think this is worth a shot.
On some other threads some people have noted the beer has a passionfruit type aroma. I think it's more of an apple aroma.
Anyhow, any pointers would be most appreciated.
Cheers
Posted: Monday Apr 23, 2007 8:18 am
by Swifty
I enjoyed this beer immensly and would love a recipe aswell. On the Malt shovel website it says something about Passionfruit, maybe a bit of research on there to find out what hops. From memory they say something about multiple hops at multiple time's. I think it will be a trial and error.
Posted: Monday Apr 23, 2007 8:29 am
by pixelboy
Apparently its Simcoe and Tomahawk
Master Brewer, Dr Chuck Hahn says each of the brewers reviewed over twenty different hops, taking into consideration their unique qualities, flavour and aroma, before deciding on the Simcoe and Tomahawk varieties from the USA.
“With James Squire Limited Releases we strive to bring something new to the table. Never before have Simcoe and Tomahawk been used so prominently in an Australian brew and when combined they create a truly characterful ale,†says Dr Hahn.
“We make use of distinctive ingredients and brewing practises to develop some very special limited releases each year. Whether we are importing rare hops or ageing beer in rum barrels, there is always an element of innovation and originality to James Squire Limited Releases and the new Hop Thief Ale is no exception.
“As its name suggests, Hop Thief is all about the hops. The malt takes a back seat, providing a deep golden colour and a malty creaminess to cushion the hops.
Together, the Tomahawk and Simcoe varieties produce a distinct citrus and herbaceous aroma with subtle floral and spicy tones.â€
http://www.malt-shovel.com.au/media.asp#59
Posted: Monday Apr 23, 2007 9:46 pm
by Wassa
I hear passionfruit and I automatically think of Amarillo, lots of Amarillo!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Monday Apr 23, 2007 10:13 pm
by chris.
Wassa wrote:I hear passionfruit and I automatically think of Amarillo, lots of Amarillo!!!!!!!!!
You should try Nelson Sauvin then
I believe that the passionfruit references were in regards to last years Hop Thief?
I'll take a stab & say you could maybe try a Coopers Pale Ale kit with 1kg of DME, 10g of Simcoe + 10g of Columbus hops. Maybe even a small amount of light crystal.
Posted: Thursday May 17, 2007 1:15 pm
by The Carbonator
I'll second that.
Nelson Sauvin is very passionfruity.
It's unreal!!!
I recommend it
Posted: Thursday May 17, 2007 4:42 pm
by pixelboy
Yeah I totally agree with chris and the Carbonator,
I just did an all extract using Nelson Savien and Halletau (last years combo) and you'd swear that Id used the pulp of 10 passionfruits!
Amazing beer, it aint gunna last long
If your keen:
Pixels Passionfruit Ale
1.5kg Coopers Light Extract (one can)
1kg LDME
20gms Nelson Savien @ 45mins
20gms Nelson Savien @ 15mins
20gms Halletau @ 15mins
Safale US-56 (or whatever they call it now
)
Get all the MALT in yer pot with a couple of litres of water.. boil anbd chuck in hops at indicated intervals, cool with ice and into the fermenter top up to 22l and pitch your yeats at approx 22c, slowly bring down to 18c.
I like em bitter but if you dont, drop the first addition to 10gms.
Ahh its like neckter of the gods