RedHook Long Hammer IPA Clone?

brew hoperator · 05-12-2008, 03:49 PM

Does anyone have a Long Hammer IPA Clone? I have looked in the recipe database and the clone recipe books/mags and I could not find one.

Thanks

ohiobrewtus · 05-12-2008, 04:25 PM

I think it's good for a 'grocery store' IPA, but JohnA111 is right. It's not a real high gravity brew, but IPA's arean't meant to be high abv.

elkdog · 05-12-2008, 04:49 PM

According to the Red Hook Site, this one has an OG of 1.058, is 6.51% abv (so the FG is then 1.009 or so- 86% attenuation!), carries 38.5 IBU which come from Northern Brewer, Willamette, and Cascade hops, and uses 2-row, Crystal (no specification), and Munich in the grain bill.

MNBugeater · 05-12-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ohiobrewtus

...but IPA's arean't meant to be high abv.

Really? I thought that was one of the 'goals' of the original brewers when trying to make a beer that would make the trip from England to India.

Higher hops acting as a presrvative and higher alcohol content to also help in preservation?

Just what I've read on the origin of the style. I of course could be wrong.
Not 'correcting you' just questioning if what I understand is wrong.

ohiobrewtus · 05-12-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MNBugeater

Really? I thought that was one of the 'goals' of the original brewers when trying to make a beer that would make the trip from England to India.

Higher hops acting as a presrvative and higher alcohol content to also help in preservation?

Just what I've read on the origin of the style. I of course could be wrong.
Not 'correcting you' just questioning if what I understand is wrong.

I think it depends on what we each classify as 'high abv'. to me that's something 7.5% or higher. An IPA is typically below that. ANything higher and you're getting into IIPA territory.

You are correct in your thoughts regarding the origins of the style.

MNBugeater · 05-12-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ohiobrewtus

I think it depends on what we each classify as 'high abv'. to me that's something 7.5% or higher. An IPA is typically below that. ANything higher and you're getting into IIPA territory.

You are correct in your thoughts regarding the origins of the style.

Ah, ok. I didn't know there was such a thing as an 'IIPA'. I just assumed IPAs run high ABV than your typical Pale Ale, so I counted it as having a higher ABV. But I agree, it is whatever one classifies as high.

**Yuri_Rage** · 05-13-2008, 01:51 AM

Rather than spouting off your opinions on the beer, can anyone actually help this guy craft a clone?

**Sea** · 05-13-2008, 03:22 AM

I for one, enjoy Longhammer from time to time, so am interested to hear an answer.

**Yuri_Rage** · 05-13-2008, 03:28 AM

In the spirit of keeping this thread on track, here's my shot in the dark. It's simply based on the above info and a little experience. I don't know how closely it will compare with Longhammer, but I bet it'll make a fine IPA.

brew hoperator · 05-13-2008, 04:08 AM

Thank you Yuri! I appreciate the effort of creating the recipe, I will definitely let you know how it turns out.