Dry Hopping English Brown Ale Suggestions

[radiorandy]

I've done a half dozen or so Brown Ales but this recipe that I'm starting tomorrow is a bit bigger with ample Munich, Aromatic and Carapils malts. It also uses British Kent Golding hops. I want to dry hop this batch so it has a nice (but not overpowering) aroma. What are the rules for dry hopping? Are there any? Should you dry hop with the same hop variety that you brewed with?

I appreciate any input. Cheers!

[hotrod38]

Goldings, or Fuggles would work. I would use about an ounce for 5 gallons.

[radiorandy]

Thanks hotrod. That's what I was thinking, using an oz. of Goldings. But now you got me thinking...Fuggles! Mmmmm, Fuggles! and perhaps some French oak chips?! What do you think?

[hotrod38]

I'm not to sure about oak chips in an English brown, but what the hell, it's all about being creative. Go for it and use it sparingly. Let us know how it comes out.

[Speyedr]

Thanks hotrod. That's what I was thinking, using an oz. of Goldings. But now you got me thinking...Fuggles! Mmmmm, Fuggles! and perhaps some French oak chips?! What do you think?

Split the batch... You are trying a new recipe AND Dry Hopping AND adding Oak Chips. See which you like best...

Sounds good to me though. Got the recipe handy?