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Hop Head Clone

Hop Head Clone

Imperial IPA • All Grain • 5.5 gal

andyk

Trying to repeat a great DIPA

April 19, 2009 am 01:42am

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Ingredients (All Grain5.5 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

  • 0.25 lbs Belgian Aromatic

    Belgian Aromatic

    Imparts a big malt aroma. Use in brown ales, Belgian dubbels and tripels.

  • .5 lbs American Caramel 60°L

    American Caramel 60°L

    Mild caramel,nutty flavor, sweet. adds color

  • .5 lbs American Victory

    American Victory

    Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.

  • 2 lbs Rye Ale Malt; Thomas Fawcett

    Rye Ale Malt; Thomas Fawcett

    German-grown top-quality rye. Product Characteristics: Lends biscuit-like, smooth, almost oily, (typical) rye component to finished beer. Recommended Quantities: Up to 30% of total grain bill (occasionally used up to 50%). Suitability (beer styles): All specialty, multi-grain ales and lagers.

  • 1 oz Simcoe® - 12.2 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Simcoe®

    Used for aromatic, and especially bittering properties.

  • 1 oz Centennial - 8.5 AA% pellets; boiled 45 min

    Centennial

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

  • 1 oz Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • 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: 1.080 1.075 - 1.090
Terminal Gravity: 1.015 1.010 - 1.020
Color: 12.2 SRM 8 - 15
Alcohol: 8.7% ABV 7.5% - 10%
Bitterness: 93.3 IBU 60 - 120

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