All-Grain - Simcoe IPA

z987k · 02-04-2009, 08:48 AM

Recipe Type: All Grain
Yeast: us-05
Yeast Starter: no
Additional Yeast or Yeast Starter: no
Batch Size (Gallons): 5.5
Original Gravity: 1.059
Final Gravity: 1.006
IBU: 64
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Color: 10
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 7
Additional Fermentation: no
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 31
Tasting Notes: Massive floral bouquet, all hop flavor

Single infusion mash
Mash Temp: 152
10.25lbs 2-row
.5lb Carapils
.5lb Crystal 40
.5lb Crystal 90
1oz Simcoe @ 11.9% 30mins
.5oz Simcoe @ 11.9% 20mins
1oz Simcoe @ 11.9% 15mins
.5oz Simcoe @ 11.9% 10mis
.5oz Simcoe @ 11.9% 5mins
.5oz Simcoe @ 11.9% 0mins
Dryhop 1oz Simcoe 7 days before keg/bottle
Yeast: US-05

This isn't your typical IPA with a retarded amount of harsh bitterness. Because of the late hop additions, the bitterness is much more mellow and much more of the aroma and flavor is kept. Next time I do this I might do a first wort hop as well.

hopsalot · 02-04-2009, 04:48 PM

with no 60 min addition I bet the taste and hop aroma will be awesome, post how it tastes

z987k · 02-04-2009, 09:44 PM

it tastes like an citrusy hop. Almost like you're eating a flower. I mean it's just all hop flavor. Plus the aroma is amazing.

This is my flagship IPA if you will. I've always loved simcoe, and i've made this about 8 times now. Always a winner and even with people that aren't all that big of a hophead.

Brewinator · 02-13-2009, 03:23 AM

I'd like to try brewing this, as I have yet to use Simcoe. But I do really like its aroma from the package now in my freezer, so I am eager to use it. I'd planned using it as part of an IPA. But maybe a SMaSHIPA like this would be better. How does it compare with Chinook?

nosmatt · 02-13-2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brewinator

I'd like to try brewing this, as I have yet to use Simcoe. But I do really like its aroma from the package now in my freezer, so I am eager to use it. I'd planned using it as part of an IPA. But maybe a SMaSHIPA like this would be better. How does it compare with Chinook?

chinook is quite different!

i did a simcoe smash, planned to use marris otter, but the LHBS was out

here is what i did.... i should have bought another pound to toast for a while tho for better color, this **** looks like kerz

10 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 100.00 %
0.30 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] (75 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 14.2 IBU
1.00 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] (Dry Hop 9 days) Hops -
0.20 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] (60 min) Hops 8.2 IBU
0.20 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] (50 min) Hops 7.8 IBU
0.20 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] (40 min) Hops 7.2 IBU
0.20 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] (30 min) Hops 6.3 IBU
0.20 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] (20 min) Hops 5.5 IBU
0.10 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] (20 min) (Aroma Hop-Steep) Hops -
0.10 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] (15 min) (Aroma Hop-Steep) Hops -
1 Pkgs Nottingham (Danstar #-) Yeast-Ale

this is gonna be over hopped bitterness wise tho, the OG only ended up @ 1.049

i got bad efficiency, but the stone clone i made was was better, i did both at the same time. no idea where i effed up.

z987k · 02-13-2009, 08:05 AM

I don't think a smash would be very good with an IPA. IPA's need malt to not necessarily balance, but enhance the hop flavor... to back it up and make a whole beer.

Having you're water chemistry right is very important for an IPA as well. Night an day.

**thewurzel** · 02-14-2009, 03:16 PM

simcoe is a great hop i just made a double simcoe which went down a treat at the home brew club as well everyone enjoyed it
i love the aroma and flavor
i am still thinking of posting my recipe soon

StoutFan · 02-14-2009, 03:37 PM

I love Simcoe for bittering. I have used it in my IPA's a lot. Is aleter addition better for flavor?

elkdog · 02-14-2009, 03:58 PM

Stoutfan- Simcoe has a nice piney, citrusy flavor to it if you use it as a later, flavoring hop. I'm drinking a beer these days that I call my American ESB, with a nice late Simcoe kick that makes me happy. Give it a try as a flavor hop.

StoutFan · 02-14-2009, 06:27 PM

Right on, thanks for the info.