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Pliny the Elder's Ghost

Pliny the Elder's Ghost

Imperial IPA • Partial Mash • 20 gal

Maniacal Mike

Mash at 150F for 60 minutes. Ferment at 67F. Dry hop after 5 days with 2 oz Nugget (14.6%AA) and 2 oz Simcoe (12.9%AA).

December 10, 2008 am 01:04am

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Ingredients (Partial Mash20 gal)

  • 17.8 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

  • 1.5 lbs White Wheat Malt

    White Wheat Malt

    Weizens. Improves head retention in all beers. Contributes spicy flavor. Protein rest required.

  • 1.5 lbs American Caramel 40°L

    American Caramel 40°L

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

  • 21 lbs Dry Light Extract

    Dry Light Extract

    White color, mild flavor. Will produce lagers and Pilseners and can also be used to produce darker beers when used in conjunction with colored malts. Made of pale malt.

  • 2.2 lbs White Table Sugar (Sucrose)

    White Table Sugar (Sucrose)

    Common household table/baking sugar. Lightens flavor and body of beer. Can contribute a cider-like flavor to the beer if not cold-fermented or used in large quantities.

  • 4 oz Columbus - 16.4 AA% whole; boiled 60 min

    Columbus

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

  • 4 oz Simcoe® - 12.9 AA% whole; boiled 30 min

    Simcoe®

    Used for aromatic, and especially bittering properties.

  • 4 oz Centennial - 8.0 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min

    Centennial

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

  • 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: C - Imperial IPA

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.077 1.075 - 1.090
Terminal Gravity: 1.014 1.010 - 1.020
Color: 8.4 SRM 8 - 15
Alcohol: 8.2% ABV 7.5% - 10%
Bitterness: 103.1 IBU 60 - 120

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