Magic Armadillo APA

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HomerJR

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Messages
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Location
Indiana
Recipe Type
All Grain
Yeast
US-05
Yeast Starter
None
Batch Size (Gallons)
5.5
Original Gravity
1.052
Final Gravity
1.012
Boiling Time (Minutes)
60
IBU
37.6
Color
6.7
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)
21 days @ 62F
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)
None
Additional Fermentation
None
Tasting Notes
x
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons
OG: 1.052
FG: 1.012
Color: 6.7 SRM
IBU: 37.6
Mash Temp: 153F (Single Infusion, Batch Sparge)

9 lb. 2-Row Malt
.75 lb. Melanoidin Malt
.50 lb. Crystal 40 Malt
.75 oz Amarillo Hops (7.50% AA) 60 minutes
1.00 oz Amarillo Hops (7.50% AA) 15 minutes
1.00 oz Amarillo Hops (7.50% AA) 5 minutes
1.00 oz Amarillo Hops (7.50% AA) 1 minute
1.00 Amarillo Hops (7.50% AA) Dry Hop
US-05 Yeast
Fermented 21 days at 62F.

My first thought on this is that I have brewed the PERFECT session beer. The Amarillo hops come through very nicely. On pouring, the citrus/floral aroma really shines, and it only gets better with tasting. About an inch of beautiful off-white head dissipates in a few minutes, and the lacing is to die for. This goes down so easily I wish I had brewed a 10 gallon batch.

I know this sounds over-the-top, but damn, this is one good beer. About the only thing I'm contemplating changing is perhaps upping the IBU's slightly to maybe 45 or so, probably making the change in the 60-minute hop addition.

I'll DEFINITELY be brewing this one again. I do believe I've found my house brew.
 
Sounds delicious, I too have a APA that is all Amarillo and Cascade that is my house brew, I brewed a 10 gallon batch, and wish I had a couple bbls! :D
 
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