Ska Brewing Modus Hoperandi IPA Partial Mash Clone

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Here is my version of Ska Brewings Modus Hoperandi IPA.

Recipe: Mighty Mighty Hopstones IPA
Style: American IPA
TYPE: Partial Mash
Taste: (45)

Recipe Specifications
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Batch Size: 5.00 gal
Boil Size: 4.29 gal
Estimated OG: 1.079 SG
Estimated FG: 1.018 SG
Estimated ABV: 8.1%
Estimated Color: 15.0 SRM
Estimated IBU: 70.7 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.0 %
Boil Time: 90 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amount Item Type % or IBU
7.75 lb Pale Liquid Extract (8.0 SRM) Extract 63.9 %
3.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 24.7 %
0.75 lb Red Wheat (2.0 SRM) Grain 6.2 %
0.63 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L (120.0 SRM) Grain 5.2 %
1.50 oz Centennial [9.20%] (90 min) Hops 34.7 IBU
1.00 oz Cascade [7.50%] (30 min) Hops 13.5 IBU
0.75 oz Centennial [9.20%] (30 min) Hops 12.5 IBU
1.00 oz Columbus (Tomahawk) [14.00%] (5 min) Hops 6.6 IBU
1.00 oz Cascade [7.50%] (5 min) Hops 3.5 IBU
1.00 oz Columbus (Tomahawk) [14.00%] (0 min) Hops -
1.50 oz Columbus (Tomahawk) [14.00%] (Dry Hop 3 dHops -
2.00 oz Cascade [7.50%] (0 min) Hops -
2.75 oz Cascade [7.50%] (Dry Hop 3 days) Hops -
1 Pkgs California Ale (White Labs #WLP001) Yeast-Ale


Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Light Body
Total Grain Weight: 4.38 lb
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Mash In:
-Add 7.88 qt of water at 160.7 F
-Step Temp: 151.0 F
-Step Time: 60 min

Mash Out:
-Add 3.50 qt of water at 211.2 F
-Step Temp: 168.0 F
-Step Time: 10 min
 
I renamed it to make it my own. But it still holds true to ska brewing by naming the recipe after the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Here's my label.

MIGHTYMIGHTYHOPSTONES.jpg
 
It's pretty similar. The hop schedule is right on. Their is an all grain recipe somewhere on HBT that I got my hop schedule from. Those guys put a lot of research into the hop schedule, even speaking with the brewers at Ska. So I'm pretty sure that is 98% correct.
 
Interesting, I've been looking for something like this. Any chance you guys can convert it to extract? I'm thinking the bulk in light, a # of crystal, and maybe a # of amber? And can anyone confirm this hop combination? Hops are obviously pretty important in this beer...
 
Interesting, I've been looking for something like this. Any chance you guys can convert it to extract? I'm thinking the bulk in light, a # of crystal, and maybe a # of amber? And can anyone confirm this hop combination? Hops are obviously pretty important in this beer...

Anyone one come up with an extract kit or recipe for this one? I'm new to the game here so knowledge is very limited but have been having good results with my first few kits.

This is one of my favorite beers would love to make it!
Txs,
Matt
 
Start with your crystal and red wheat steeped like normal, add your malt extract to get your abv., and follow the hop schedule. It will be great beer for sure! I think water chemistry comes into play if you really want a clone, but you can't go wrong with this hop combo!
 
I just had the pleasure of drinking a Modus Hoperandi in London last week for the first time and I loved it! Have you done any more work on this recipe? Would love to brew up a batch since it's not available here in Switzerland.
 
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