Piggy IPA
Imperial IPA • All Grain • 5 gal
I got this recipe from More Beer. Excellent beer.
February 22, 2009 am 12:43am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 13 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
Belgian Cara-Pils
Belgian Cara-Pils
Significantly increases foam/head retention and body of the beer.
- .5 lbs
White Wheat Malt
White Wheat Malt
Weizens. Improves head retention in all beers. Contributes spicy flavor. Protein rest required.
- .5 lbs
Crystal Malt 40°L
Crystal Malt 40°L
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
- 4 oz
Glacier - 6.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Glacier
An excellent new variety with balanced bittering properties combined with a good aroma profile.
- 1 oz
Centennial - 10.4 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Centennial
Aromatic but acceptable for bittering. Medium aroma with floral and citrus tones. Good in medium to dark ales.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 6.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- .5 oz
Millenium - 6.0 AA% pellets; added dry to secondary fermenter
Millenium
Very new hop. Primarily used for alpha potential.
- 1 oz
Centennial - 10.4 AA% pellets; added dry to secondary fermenter
Centennial
Aromatic but acceptable for bittering. Medium aroma with floral and citrus tones. Good in medium to dark ales.
- 1 oz
Oak Wood Chips - (omitted from calculations)
Oak Wood Chips
- 1 tbsp
Gypsum - (omitted from calculations)
Gypsum
-
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: | 1.074 | 1.075 - 1.090 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.014 | 1.010 - 1.020 | |
| Color: | 9.7 SRM | 8 - 15 | |
| Alcohol: | 7.9% ABV | 7.5% - 10% | |
| Bitterness: | 153.1 IBU | 60 - 120 |
Discussion
Wow this came out great!
2009-02-22 12:47am
I have finally finished off the keg. The brew came out at 8.3% ABV. If you love Double IPA's you will love this beer. I did get the recipe from More Beer. Thank you! I'm going to make this again this wee, but this time I'm going to reduce the bitterness.
awesome
2010-02-18 12:31am
i love DIPA'S! my pitbulls' nickname is piggy cuz he snorts. im gonna brew this just for that reason!! haha!! i'll post up how amazing it turns out!!
