
HerbalJoe's Columbarillo IPA
American IPA • All Grain • 7 gal
Another big American IPA which focuses on Columbus and Amarillo hops.
February 9, 2009 pm 09:41pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 7 gal)
- 18 lbs
American 2-row
American 2-row
Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt
- 1 lbs
Crystal 15; Crisp
Crystal 15; Crisp
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
- 1.5 oz
Columbus - 14.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- .5 oz
Columbus - 14.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- .5 oz
Simcoe® - 11.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Simcoe®
Used for aromatic, and especially bittering properties.
- 2 oz
Columbus - 14.0 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- 2 oz
Amarillo® - 8.5 AA% whole; boiled 1 min
Amarillo®
Grown in Washington. A newer multi-use hop with a nice citrus-flower bouquet and medium-high acid content suited for bittering. Used in American Ales and IPAs.
- 2 oz
Amarillo® - 8.5 AA% whole; added dry to secondary fermenter
Amarillo®
Grown in Washington. A newer multi-use hop with a nice citrus-flower bouquet and medium-high acid content suited for bittering. Used in American Ales and IPAs.
- 1 ea
Whirlfloc Tablets (Irish moss) - Boiled 10 minutes. (omitted from calculations)
Whirlfloc Tablets (Irish moss)
Enhanced Irish Moss in convenient tablet form
- 1 tsp
Wyeast Nutrient - Boiled 5 min. (omitted from calculations)
Wyeast Nutrient
Although wort is a good growth medium for yeast, additional Wyeast Nutrient will reduce lag time, improve yeast viability and provide consistent attenuation rates. Low assimilable nitrogen concentrations (FAN) of grape must or wort have long been known as a cause of sluggish or stuck fermentations. Wyeast yeast nutrient, a blend of vitamin B's, minerals, inorganic nitrogen (DAP), organic nitrogen (amino acids), zinc, phosphates and other trace elements will benefit yeast growth and carbohydrate uptake for a more rapid, complete fermentation. Use 1/4 tsp per pint for beer propagation, 1 tsp per 5 gallons for wine or beer fermentation or 1.5 oz per 10 barrels for beer fermentation.
- 1 tsp
Ferm-Cap S - Boiled 1 min. (omitted from calculations)
Ferm-Cap S
A silica-based emulsion with the ability to increase fermentation capacity and improve hop utilization with no negative effect on final beer head stability. Can reduce required fermenter head space from 20% to about 5%. Product is removed from the beer on yeast cells and tank walls.
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Wyeast 1272 American Ale II™
Wyeast 1272 American Ale II™
Fruitier and more flocculant than 1056, slightly nutty, soft, clean, slightly tart finish.
Notes
This recipe won Gold at the GABF pro-am in 2009. I brewed this at Chama River Brewing Company. Mash at 148F. Boil 90 minutes. Ferment at 64F 1 day, 66F 5 days, and 72F until done. Dry hop at 72F. Do not chill until kegged.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 14 - India Pale Ale (IPA)
Subcategory: B - American IPA
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.069 | 1.056 - 1.075 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.013 | 1.010 - 1.018 | ![]() |
Color: | 6.8 SRM | 6 - 15 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 7.3% ABV | 5.5% - 7.5% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 114.5 IBU | 40 - 70 | ![]() |
Discussion
Dry Hopped 2/15/09
2009-02-16 9:58am
Added the dry hops. The end.
Kegged 2/22/09
2009-02-25 12:09am
This turned out super. Lots of dank and citrus hop character. Pretty much exactly what I was hoping for. Another 2 weeks in the keg should clear it up a bit and make it even better. Surprisingly it's not quite as bitter as I expected.