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I want to try FWH but I only do extract and specialty ATM. I wanted to know if I tried this should I only bring the extract and water to 150-160F then add the hops and let it sit for 30 minutes or should I bring this to a boil then turn off the flame and add the hops for 30 mins.

Also, should I only use the recipes hops that are called for i.e. flavouring hops, for the FWH or should I use additional hops and if so what additional amounts would you rccomend for a 5 gallon batch. I will be testing this on an arrogant bastard recipe I have already made once that came out good, but even though it was loaded with late hop additions I felt it was missing hop flavour. Thanx in advance.

Gerard

After you remove your steeping grains, (and after you added the liquor to the rest of your water if you do a full boil) add your hops and let em sit at that 150F-160F for 20-30 minutes. Then bring it all up to boil.