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Columbus IPA

Columbus IPA

American IPA • Extract • 5.5 gal

green brewer

This is a variation of a recipe called Irational IPA; this one uses Columbus hops exclusively. At bottling I thought the hops tasted a little funny, but now that it's carbonated it's very good!

April 5, 2005 pm 10:49pm

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Ingredients (Extract5.5 gal)

  • 1.5 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

  • .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.

  • 0.50 lbs Crystal Malt 60°L

    Crystal Malt 60°L

    Sweet caramel flavor, deep golden to red color. For dark amber and brown ales.

  • 0.50 lbs Belgian Biscuit

    Belgian Biscuit

    Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.

  • 0.50 lbs Belgian Cara-Pils

    Belgian Cara-Pils

    Significantly increases foam/head retention and body of the beer.

  • 7 lbs Liquid Light Extract

    Liquid Light Extract

    A brewer can create any beer style with this extract when used as a base in conjunction with colored malts and selected hops. Contains no colored malts or hops.

  • .5 oz Columbus - 15.0 AA% whole; boiled 90 min

    Columbus

    Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.

  • .5 oz Columbus - 15.0 AA% whole; boiled 30 min

    Columbus

    Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.

  • 1 oz Columbus - 15.0 AA% whole; boiled 2 min

    Columbus

    Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.

  • 2 oz Columbus - 15.0 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min

    Columbus

    Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.

  • 1 oz Columbus - 15.0 AA% whole; added dry to secondary fermenter

    Columbus

    Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.

  • 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.

Notes

Partial mash (45 minutes @ 156 F). 3/4 cup priming sugar. California or Cal V yeast works great.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 14 - India Pale Ale (IPA)

Subcategory: B - American IPA

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.060 1.056 - 1.075
Terminal Gravity: 1.012 1.010 - 1.018
Color: 12.5 SRM 6 - 15
Alcohol: 6.2% ABV 5.5% - 7.5%
Bitterness: 52.1 IBU 40 - 70

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