Sean
Well-Known Member
60-min boil time is the standard, but I am not sure why. I am thinking about a 45 min boil for an IPA. I am also going to do a 45 min mash, which I have done in the past successfully. With these shorter times, I think I can get down to close to 3 hours for an AG batch. Baring any mishaps!!
I know the mash works. With an IPA, is there any reason to do a 60 min boil?
I am not trying to accentuate malt flavor, it is mostly 2row anyway. I have calculated that I would have to add about 50% more hops at 45 min to get the same IBUs as adding at 60 min. I can get it to the volume I need in that time.
What are your thoughts? Is there any reason to do a 60 min boil? This would not be best for a Pils, or stout, but for an IPA?
I know the mash works. With an IPA, is there any reason to do a 60 min boil?
I am not trying to accentuate malt flavor, it is mostly 2row anyway. I have calculated that I would have to add about 50% more hops at 45 min to get the same IBUs as adding at 60 min. I can get it to the volume I need in that time.
What are your thoughts? Is there any reason to do a 60 min boil? This would not be best for a Pils, or stout, but for an IPA?