
Special American IPA
English IPA • All Grain • 12 gal
A hop happy IPA with a couple twists. One of my favorites- nice copper color.
January 9, 2003 pm 12:42pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 12 gal)
- 27 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
- 2.5 lbs
Crystal Malt 20°L
Crystal Malt 20°L
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
- 1.5 lbs
Belgian Special B
Belgian Special B
- 2.5 oz
Centennial - 10.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Centennial
Aromatic but acceptable for bittering. Medium aroma with floral and citrus tones. Good in medium to dark ales.
- 1.5 oz
Northern Brewer - 8.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Northern Brewer
Used for bittering with strong flavors and very fragrant in steam beers, dark English ales, and German lagers. Aroma is medium-strong with evergreen and mint overtones.
- 2 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
- 1 oz
Hallertauer Tradition - 6.0 AA% whole; boiled 1 min
Hallertauer Tradition
Fine, 'Noble'.
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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: A - English IPA
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.065 | 1.050 - 1.075 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.014 | 1.010 - 1.018 | ![]() |
Color: | 18.0 SRM | 8 - 14 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 6.7% ABV | 5% - 7.5% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 82.8 IBU | 40 - 60 | ![]() |