Episode 127 - Love & Beer Debrief and Hoppy Lagers!
In this episode of the Hop Addition Podcast, we’re diving deep into one of the most exciting trends in modern brewing: hoppy lagers. From classic Czech and German pilsners to Italian pilsners, New Zealand pilsners, IPLs, Cold IPAs, and West Coast pilsners — we’re breaking down what defines these styles, how they differ from hoppy ales, and how to brew them brilliantly at home.
We’re talking:
🌾 How to adapt a standard lager recipe
💧 Water profiles, pH, and process tweaks
🌿 Hopping rates, whirlpool vs dry hop approaches
✨ Clarity challenges (and how to fix them)
🧪 Yeast strains and modern hop…
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