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Hop Island

Hop Island

American IPA • All Grain • 5 gal

crawfow

Single infusion mash, 155 degrees F

March 21, 2005 pm 05:17pm

5.0/5.0 1 rating

Ingredients (All Grain5 gal)

  • 6.33 lbs English 2-row Pale

    English 2-row Pale

    All English Ales. Workhorse of British Brewing. Infusion Mash.

  • 6.15 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.

  • 1 lbs American Caramel 40°L

    American Caramel 40°L

    Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.

  • 0.5 lbs German Wheat Malt Light

    German Wheat Malt Light

    Typical top fermented aroma, produces superb wheat beers.

  • 1 oz Centennial - 9.5 AA% pellets; boiled 90 min

    Centennial

    Aromatic but acceptable for bittering. Medium aroma with floral and citrus tones. Good in medium to dark ales.

  • 0.5 oz Centennial - 9.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Centennial

    Aromatic but acceptable for bittering. Medium aroma with floral and citrus tones. Good in medium to dark ales.

  • 1.75 oz Amarillo® - 8.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 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.

  • 1.00 oz Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • 1 oz Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; added dry to secondary fermenter

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • White Labs WLP001 California Ale

    White Labs WLP001 California Ale

    This yeast is famous for its clean flavors, balance and ability to be used in almost any style ale. It accentuates the hop flavors and is extremely versatile.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 14 - India Pale Ale (IPA)

Subcategory: B - American IPA

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.072 1.056 - 1.075
Terminal Gravity: 1.015 1.010 - 1.018
Color: 12.5 SRM 6 - 15
Alcohol: 7.5% ABV 5.5% - 7.5%
Bitterness: 93.5 IBU 40 - 70

Discussion

crawfow

IMHO

2005-06-06 8:36pm

This is the best beer that I have brewed. I was scared when I sampled it after primary fermentation. To my delight, the dry hops made a BIG difference in the nose. After a two week secondary, I aged it for about a month in tertiary at 34 degrees. It is now crystal clear. This beer is pale (no way it is above 10 SRM), hoppy and a showcases a big rocky head that has unbelievable staying power. If this beer doesn't win a medal somewhere, I am turning in my BJCP credentials. I'll keep you posted.

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