The Next Rodeo

Rodeo Amber

Style: American Amber
Malts: American 2-Row, CaraMunich, Crystal, Munich
Hops: Columbus, Fuggles, Hallertau, Magnum
ABV: ~ 4.5%
Playlist: Feeling Kind of 80's Today

Two changes to this batch over the last one, although the hop change was not planned it was a result of supply at the store.  The hops that I am using this time are comparable to the last batch, but are different.  The beer has low IBU's dominated with a spicy/earthy hop flavor and subtle fruitiness.  The change to the malts is the lack of Biscuit Malt, I felt that flavor dominated the beer and want to compare to one without Biscuit Malt.  Next time I will probably split the difference for a slighter biscuit flavor.

I have also been getting some ideas for the IPA names (or other styles).  Going with the theme of "The Rodeo," I am thinking something along the lines of "Pistol" or "Pistol Flip."  The name plays on all three levels of "The Rodeo."  In addition to the obvious gun/western reference, it is both a skiing and kayaking move.  I probably wont be able to continue this triple threat naming, but I think it is pretty cool so far.  Pistol Flip IPA anyone?