Hmmm, straw? That sounds more like a grain bill and water flavor. What is your grain bill/recipe so far?

I do yeast splits nearly every time I am just brewing to fill a tap space. It's a great way to dial in a recipe as well as see/taste the actual differences in yeasts. Many that claim to be the same strains have been remarkably different.

Not exactly sure what you are wanting but I think you mean Pine or evergreen? In that case a Chinook/ CTZ hop combo is pretty good. Centennial is another good Piney hop and it goes good with a citra hop late addition. I think thats what green flash IPA has.

Originally they asked for a Bubble gum IPA, not my style for sure but I can make one! I guess I need to keep up with the current conversational flow....

Welcome from Lake Stevens area! Got to meet many of the HoPS member at Beerstock this year, we appreciate you all making it. I am from B.R.E.W. Beer Renegades of Everett Washington. Cheers

As a beginner with an extract kit I would advise to be careful when adding the extracts. Whether they are dry or liquid, when you first get up to a boil after they go in there will be lots of foaming. Be sure to have adequate head space in the kettle and don't look away. Keep your stir paddle...

I would start with Maris Otter at about 85%, Cara-Pils and Flaked oats at 6% each and 3% Lactose to push the sweetness up. 6 IBU of chinook at 15 mins, citra and azacca in WP, same in high krausen and again 2 days later. (5 gal Batch) Imperial Dry hop yeast.

I'll break it for ya! Or at least give it a good tryout.