New Year, New Beer

The holidays are over, and it is time to start the brewing again.  As I type, the spring water is warming in my brewpot.

I decided to go with only 3 hops.  Centennial for bitterring (added with 60 mins left in the boil), Cascade for flavor (added with 15 mins left), and Columbus for aroma (added with 5 mins left).  I wrestled with the Flavor decision, as the Simcoe had an awesome flavor to it, and I couldn't decide whether to use them or the Cascade.  I ultimately chose the latter, because A: it was my first experiment, and I liked the flavor a lot, and B:  I can always make another one.  My decision was also influenced by the fact that Simcoe's flavor was VERY potent, and I am afraid that will take over the beer.  My guess, however, is that I will end up putting that into the next experiment somehow.  Maybe I can mix it in with the cascade in some capacity, or even a little bit with the Centennial as well?  Many brewers also use it as a dry hop, so I may use it there as well when I gain that capability (I need a second fermenter).

I am starting with .20 oz of each hop, since that is what I have done for the last several experiments, but I am not ruling out adding or subtracting as my palette dictates.