Pliny the Elder's Ghost
Imperial IPA • Partial Mash • 20 gal
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
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 20 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.
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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 |
