Author: Andrew May 15, 2015

I know some local bloggers did a “hop class” where it looked like they dry hopped Bud Light.  Since I couldn’t go, I filed the idea in my mind somewhere.  At one point while drinking at the LHBS, I brought up the idea, where we immediately started making fun of Bud Light.  I later Googled it and found a very descriptive post from Bertus Brewery and decided to do the experiment myself.

The short of it is to add 2-4 pellets of hops to Bud Light, let it sit for 3 days, cold crash the hops, and then enjoy.

I had in my inventory on the day before I started typing this some Amarillo, Cascade, Northern Brewer, and Tettanang (good thing Paradise didn’t have those!).  I dropped by Paradise and bought an armload more…

I need some Bud Light! Dry hopping experiments. pic.twitter.com/1In1ENNDT2

— Andrew Rohne 🍺🏃🍕 (@HamBrew807) May 9, 2015

In the list (in case the glare is in the way) with the notes from the pack:

• 7C’s – floral and citrus aroma
• Mosaic – an artistic assortment of enticing aromas
• Simcoe – unique and piney
• Equinox – Aroma – citrus, tropical fruit, floral and herbal characteristics………
• Horizon – floral and spicy
• UK Fuggle – Aroma – pleasant and hoppy (ahem…  Let’s not use “hoppy” to describe hops! All hops are “hoppy”!!!)
• Columbus – Pungent
• Galena – Aroma – citrus
• Zythos – no notes (it’s a mystery!)
• NZ Green Bullet – Subtle spicyness
• El Dorado – nothing on the pack, but from Midwest Supplies – bright tropical fruit flavors and aromas of pear, watermelon, and stone fruit
• Soriache Ace – Unique tones of lemon and dill
• Australian Galaxy – Citrus and passionfruit

And the ones I already have:

• Amarillo – Floral, tropical, and citrus (lemon, orange and grapefruit) characteristics
• Cascade – Medium intense floral, citrus and grapefruit tones
• Northern Brewer – Medium intensity, pine and mint characteristics
• Tettanang – Noble aroma that is pleasant and spicy

I’m looking forward to this!

Cheers!