Brewing with Vista Hops

[The Gonz]

Hey all, question on building a recipe, and looking for suggestions or ideas. We're having a small local competition where the only two real requirements are that we're being given 8oz of Vista Hops and we're to brew a 21B Specialty Red IPA.

First question, does this really not exist in the database here on the recipe builder? It's not an option when I type it in, do I just add it myself with as much info as I know about it?

2nd, anyone have any favorite grains to pair in a red IPA using a hop variety that is very citrus focused, with melon, pear, peach, papaya, honeydew notes. Looks like this hop is about 9-10AA.

From what I can find online, this is a somewhat newer 'experimental' hop that was featured in the Surly "Hops for the People Juicy IPA" for example.

Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[Sunfire96]

I've used Vista before with Talus and Citra. It was a nice beer, but hard to differentiate Vista flavors/aromas from the others

I think you need to decide if you want a red IPA with red/amber ale malt characteristics, or an IPA with red coloration. I'm a big fan of citrusy/dank reds/ambers, so I think it will work either way.

If you want to go the citrus/pine/northwest hop route and want to stick with "newer" hops I would recommend McKenzie. I've used it a few times and it's great for classic "C" hop flavor, plus a little more tropical/juicy vibes

 

[Over The Cliff Brewing]

2 Row and a bit of melanoidin malt to get the reddish color and maybe some caramel 10L.