268: Garrett Ward of Sideward Layers Hops of Every Form in American and Hazy IPAs

Published: Oct. 22, 2022, 4 p.m.

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Garrett Ward of Sideward Brewing in Orlando, Florida loves to tinker and experiment with new hop formats, and whether it\\u2019s hazy and juicy IPAs or their fruit-forward-but-structured American iterations (often now fermented with lager yeast), he\\u2019s constantly searching for ways to use these concentrated hop products to boost flavor and intensity.

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In this episode, he discusses:

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  • Using hazy IPA technique with American IPAs, and vice versa
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  • Adding layers of hop flavors with classic \\u201cC\\u201d hops in combination with modern citrus and tropical fruit-forward hops
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  • Maximizing the mix of flowable hop products in the whirlpool
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  • Dry hopping with a hop cannon in multiple stages
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  • Building hop blends high in survivable compounds
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  • Maximizing thiols with yeast like Cosmic Punch
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And more.

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