
IPA attempt
American IPA • All Grain • 5 gal
try
August 8, 2012 am 10:29am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 14 lbs
Maris Otter Pale
Maris Otter Pale
An English thoroughbred and a favored choice of malt for many brewers. Simpsons' Maris Otter has a rich and nutty flavor and despite its small, berry size has a strong husk. This malt delivers predictable brewhouse performance with modest, yet consistent extracts. Brewers can expect good runoffs with clear wort.
- .75 lbs
American Caramel 40°L
American Caramel 40°L
Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.
- .25 lbs
American Munich
American Munich
Munich Dunkels. Adds color/nutty flavor. Sometimes called Aromatic.
- .5 lbs
American Caramel 20°L
American Caramel 20°L
Provides color, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.
- .75 oz
Galena - 13.4 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Galena
Neutral. This hop can be very bitter, but blends well with finishing hops. Used in American ales and lagers, but suitable for all beer styles. Aroma is medium but pleasant.
- 1 oz
Citra® - 15.6 AA% whole; boiled 15 min
Citra®
Citra™ is a special aroma hop variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company (a joint venture between John I. Haas, Inc. and Select Botanicals Group, LLC). It was released in 2007. Citra™ has fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of cohumulone content. The variety imparts interesting citrus and tropical fruit characters to beer.
- 0.50 oz
Warrior® - 16.7 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Warrior®
New hop with much potential. Very stable.
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Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Used commercially for several classic American ales. This strain ferments dry, finishes soft, smooth and dean, and is very well balanced.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 14 - India Pale Ale (IPA)
Subcategory: B - American IPA
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.079 | 1.056 - 1.075 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.016 | 1.010 - 1.018 | ![]() |
Color: | 13.2 SRM | 6 - 15 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 8.3% ABV | 5.5% - 7.5% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 63.6 IBU | 40 - 70 | ![]() |