What did I brew? Is it a blonde IPA? - Page 2

FlyGuy · 07-08-2009, 12:03 AM

For the reasons previously mentioned, this recipe isn't going to really fit in any BJCP category. You might get away with it as an American Pale Ale, but the lack of American hop flavour and aroma might be the death of it.

The premise for BJCP competitions is that brewers pick a style in advance, then use it as a target for their brew. The judges then evaluate how closely the brewer came to that target. The targets, of course, are strictly defined in the BJCP Style Guidelines. Reverse engineering the process by brewing first then trying to figure out where it fits often won't work, unfortunately.

Regardless, that sounds like an interesting beer and whether or not it fits within a BJCP style 'target' will have no bearing on how much you will enjoy it! Hope it turns out great.

**Picobrew** · 07-10-2009, 08:54 PM

So, nottingham is ridiculous! This went from 1.064 to 1.010 in about 80 hours. Already tastes delicious. I'm considering kegging it after only 4 days which seems crazy. Maybe you guys should talk me down.

**Picobrew** · 07-10-2009, 09:21 PM

Ok I already talked myself down. Patience. Patience. I'm going to give it another week before keg.

**AZ_IPA** · 07-10-2009, 09:28 PM

give it two and you'll be even happier! just because you've reached FG doesn't mean that the yeasties are done...

**Picobrew** · 08-01-2009, 09:05 PM

I let this sit in primary for 16 days then bottled it. After 10 days in the bottle it is really enjoyable, but could still use a bit more time to absorb some carb. The summit and saaz hops combine with the light malts for a really nice refreshing summer beer. It is nice and dry at 1.009. I'll post a pic later.

Wouldn't call it a blonde IPA tho - not enough hop flavor or bitterness to be called an IPA, despite the estimated IBUs.