First Snow IPA
American IPA • All Grain • 6 gal
The bittering hop in this recipe is actually Summit at 18.1% AA. BeerTools doesn't have Summit as a choice. The grains were mashed at 150*F for one hour, with the temp dropping to 148*F. Irish moss as well as 5.2pH stabilizer were also used.
November 15, 2008 pm 04:24pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 6 gal)
- 11 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.
- 2 lbs
Crystal Malt 40°L
Crystal Malt 40°L
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
- 1 lbs
Belgian Biscuit
Belgian Biscuit
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
- 3/16 lbs
Belgian Special B
Belgian Special B
- 10/16 lbs
Barley Flaked
Barley Flaked
Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.
- 1 oz
Nugget - 18.1 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Nugget
This is very bitter and often used in medium to dark ales and lagers. Aroma is quite heavy and herbal.
- 1 oz
Amarillo® - 8.5 AA% pellets; boiled 30 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.
- 1.5 oz
Cascade - 4.5 AA% whole; boiled 10 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
-
White Labs WLP008 East Coast Ale
White Labs WLP008 East Coast Ale
Our "Brewer Patriot" strain can be used to reproduce many of the American versions of classic beer styles. Similar neutral character of WLP001, but less attenuation, less accentuation of hop bitterness, increased flocculation, and a little tartness. Very
Style (BJCP)
Category: 14 - India Pale Ale (IPA)
Subcategory: B - American IPA
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.066 | 1.056 - 1.075 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.014 | 1.010 - 1.018 | |
| Color: | 16.7 SRM | 6 - 15 | |
| Alcohol: | 6.9% ABV | 5.5% - 7.5% | |
| Bitterness: | 98.0 IBU | 40 - 70 |
