[Paul]

Forgo Hop Additions During the Boil
Bittering at 60, flavoring at 30, aroma at 5. This is what I was taught about hop schedules when I first started brewing, it was the standard, everybody did it. Over the last decade, thanks to the growing love of all things hoppy, we’ve developed less conventional methods of utilizing this delectable flower that produce incredible flavor and aroma. The majority of the evidence I could find supports the notion that first wort hop (FWH) additions tend to produce a smoother and less harsh bitterness than traditional 60 minute boil additions (xBmt planned to test this), while an abundance of hops at flameout impart intense aroma and flavor along with some bitterness. By combining these methods, one is able to spend 60-90 minutes cleaning up, relaxing, or running through the Taco Bell drive-thru. The first time I did this, I was nervous the resultant beer would have poor hop character, but to my surprise, the hops shone brightly and the beer ended up taking first place in a local comp! I’ve since used this technique many more times to produce tasty beers.

http://brulosophy.com/2014/12/22/18-idea...-brew-day/