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Two-Hearted Clone
March 13, 2009
April 10, 2010 |
How does Hoof Hearted stack up to
Bell's Two Hearted?
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| Category |
India Pale Ale (IPA) |
| Subcategory |
American IPA |
| Recipe Type |
All Grain |
| Batch Size |
5 gal. |
| Volume Boiled |
6.5 gal. |
| Mash Efficiency |
68.4 % |
| Total Grain/Extract |
14.00 lbs. |
| Total Hops |
5 oz. |
| Calories (12 fl. oz.) |
256.2 |
| Cost to Brew |
$33.00 (USD) |
| Cost per Bottle (12 fl. oz.) |
$0.62 (USD) |
| 11 lbs. |
American 2-row |
OG: 1.064 |
| 2 lbs. |
American Vienna |
FG: 1.013 |
| 0.5 lbs. |
Belgian Cara-Pils |
8.34 SRM |
| 0.5 lbs. |
Crystal Malt 20°L |
52.2 IBU |
| 1 oz. |
Centennial (Whole, 10.00 %AA) boiled 60 min. |
6.7% ABV |
| 1 oz. |
Centennial (Whole, 10.00 %AA) boiled 15 min. |
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| 1 oz. |
Centennial (Whole, 10.00 %AA) boiled 5 min. |
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| 1 oz. |
Centennial (Whole, 10.00 %AA) boiled 1 min. |
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| 1 oz. |
Centennial (Whole, 10.00 %AA) used as dry hop. |
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| 1 pkg. |
Danstar Nottingham |
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| Review and comparison to Bell's Two-Hearted Ale |
Aroma: Both have overwhelming aroma of grapefruit, slight citrus. Slight maltiness, but hops are the star in both. Near identical aroma... Scary close.
Appearance: Almost identical... Hoof Hearted might be 1 SRM darker. It's SO close. Both beers crystal clear, no filtering on HH, but has been cold for 6 weeks. More head on the HH, but came from draught system. Both laced well.
Flavor: Again, very close. Beginning to think this is the best beer I have ever made, and thank eschatz from HBT.com for the recipe! Bell's comes out with a slightly deeper flavor profile. Sweeter with more of a juicy citrus taste on the mid bottom of the tongue. HH is a touch breadier, which may only be evident since the juiciness is missing. HH comes off slightly more bitter. Trying hard to describe the difference may make it seem like a large disparity, but I stress it's very close. Bell's wins for slightly more depth.
Mouthfeel: Identical. Both have light mouthfeel until the hops make you pucker. I really can't tell a difference there.
Overall: Again, very close. This is an AWESOME clone recipe. I give the slight edge to the Bell's, but my Hoof Hearted is super good for having been made in a garage and not a fancy brewery. Add the fact that this clone is much cheaper, and wow.
Make this clone!
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