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[Big Nake]

Anyone in here tried LORAL hops? I got an email yesterday about these and started reading about their use & character. They sound like something I'd like to try in something like an APA. So many new hop varieties...

[HVB]

I have.  I did an IPL with Loral and Equinox.  I have enjoyed it but I do not get all the descriptors that they are throwing out.  I have to give it a go as a single hope in a beer, maybe a blonde, soon.

[Big Nake]

I have.  I did an IPL with Loral and Equinox.  I have enjoyed it but I do not get all the descriptors that they are throwing out.  I have to give it a go as a single hope in a beer, maybe a blonde, soon.

I've heard "floral", "herbal", "citrusy" and "peppery". Did the Loral get covered up or watered down by the Equinox? It sounds like the type of hop that fits my tastes but I don't necessarily need another hop that's exactly like 10 other hops I already have. I also wonder if I would be able to get it locally or have to order it.

[HVB]

I used Loral in a higher amount than the equinox for just that reason, I did not want to get it blown out.  I will be honest I get a bit of floral and more herbal.  I think it will work well but I am not sure it will work well alone.  I only tried it because it was $9 or $10 for a pound.

[Big Nake]

I used Loral in a higher amount than the equinox for just that reason, I did not want to get it blown out.  I will be honest I get a bit of floral and more herbal.  I think it will work well but I am not sure it will work well alone.  I only tried it because it was $9 or $10 for a pound.

Interesting. I could see an APA, a blonde ale (as you mentioned), maybe some sort of summer wheat, etc. Where did you get yours?

[HVB]

Interesting. I could see an APA, a blonde ale (as you mentioned), maybe some sort of summer wheat, etc. Where did you get yours?

Yakima Valley