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    How do I get lighter color with IPA?

    Thanks for all the replies, I took in all the advise and brewed this batch. Very happy with the color and taste! 15 minute boil - 6 lbs Pilsen DME 2 lbs cane sugar 1 lb crystal 10L (steeped for 10 min) 1 oz columbus @ 15 min 1 oz chinook @ 10 min 1 oz chinook @ 5 min 1 oz citra @ 0 min 1 oz...
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    How do I get lighter color with IPA?

    All great info. Last batch I made was a 30 min boil but that article about adding the extract at the end looks interesting and that Blasphemy IPA color is perfect. I usually do primary 5-6 days, secondary 10-14 days, dry hopped in the carboy 4 days before I plan to keg. Force carb the keg for 2...
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    How do I get lighter color with IPA?

    Thanks I'll give that a try, I loosely base recipes off other clone kits and most I've seen use pale or golden light. Never even looked at Pilsen Light before now
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    How do I get lighter color with IPA?

    Hey! old member(new account) looking for some advice. I have been brewing extract IPA's and want a lighter color, I've made brewers best kits, clone kits and made my own recipes. All have about the same color, dark orange/brownish. Can I get lighter beer with extract or is it just the nature of...
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