Andy's Imperial IPA
Imperial IPA • All Grain • 11 gal
I like a big stinky IPA
April 11, 2009 pm 06:15pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 11 gal)
- 26 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
- 4 lbs
White Wheat Malt
White Wheat Malt
Weizens. Improves head retention in all beers. Contributes spicy flavor. Protein rest required.
- .5 lbs
Munich Malt
Munich Malt
Sweet, toasted flavor and aroma. For Oktoberfests and malty styles
- 2 lbs
American Caramel 60°L
American Caramel 60°L
Mild caramel,nutty flavor, sweet. adds color
- 4 oz
Centennial - 10.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Centennial
Aromatic but acceptable for bittering. Medium aroma with floral and citrus tones. Good in medium to dark ales.
- 2 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 2 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
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Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Used commercially for several classic American ales. This strain ferments dry, finishes soft, smooth and dean, and is very well balanced.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 14 - India Pale Ale (IPA)
Subcategory: C - Imperial IPA
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.081 | 1.075 - 1.090 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.015 | 1.010 - 1.020 | |
| Color: | 13.0 SRM | 8 - 15 | |
| Alcohol: | 8.7% ABV | 7.5% - 10% | |
| Bitterness: | 89.0 IBU | 60 - 120 |
