I guess I don't start slow, but I like IPA's so I'm jumping right into one. Here it is:
6 gal batch
11 lbs 2 row
5 lbs light munich (I like a bit of body, kinda guessing with this)
Mashing @ 148F for 75 min, mashout at 168F for 10 min
1 hour boil:
1oz Simcoe for 60 min
.5oz Simcoe for 30 min
2oz Amarillo for 20 min
1oz Cascade, steep for 10 min
Fermentation: White Labs Californial Ale Yeast WLP001, maybe with a small dry yeast bump to account for the extra gallon.
Dry hop with 1oz Cascade last 4 days of fermentation
Beersmith puts this at an estimated OG of 1.069, 80 IBU's, 7.8 ABV. My guess (research) tells me that the high IBU # will be offset somewhat by the body added by the munich malt.
Anyhow, it's my first, so if there are any glaring problems or suggestions, I'd love to hear them. ETA to mash-in is 36 hours!!!!
6 gal batch
11 lbs 2 row
5 lbs light munich (I like a bit of body, kinda guessing with this)
Mashing @ 148F for 75 min, mashout at 168F for 10 min
1 hour boil:
1oz Simcoe for 60 min
.5oz Simcoe for 30 min
2oz Amarillo for 20 min
1oz Cascade, steep for 10 min
Fermentation: White Labs Californial Ale Yeast WLP001, maybe with a small dry yeast bump to account for the extra gallon.
Dry hop with 1oz Cascade last 4 days of fermentation
Beersmith puts this at an estimated OG of 1.069, 80 IBU's, 7.8 ABV. My guess (research) tells me that the high IBU # will be offset somewhat by the body added by the munich malt.
Anyhow, it's my first, so if there are any glaring problems or suggestions, I'd love to hear them. ETA to mash-in is 36 hours!!!!