Double IPA New Ireland IPA

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Recipe: New Ireland IPA
Brewer: knipknup
Asst Brewer:
Style: English IPA
TYPE: Extract
Taste: (???)

Recipe Specifications
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Batch Size: 5.00 gal
Boil Size: 5.72 gal
Estimated OG: 1.071 SG
Estimated Color: 13.9 SRM
Estimated IBU: 45.8 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: - %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amount Item Type % or IBU
7 lbs Light Dry Extract (8.0 SRM) Dry Extract 73.7 %
1 lbs Wheat Dry Extract (8.0 SRM) Dry Extract 10.5 %
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 10.5 %
8.0 oz Munich Malt (10.0 SRM) Grain 5.3 %
1.00 oz Cluster [6.70%] (60 min) Hops 20.6 IBU
1.00 oz Hallertauer [4.80%] (60 min) Hops 14.8 IBU
0.50 oz Cascade [5.60%] (15 min) Hops 4.3 IBU
0.50 oz Williamette [4.10%] (15 min) Hops 3.1 IBU
0.50 oz Cascade [5.60%] (5 min) Hops 1.7 IBU
0.50 oz Williamette [4.10%] (5 min) Hops 1.3 IBU
0.50 oz Cascade [5.60%] (Dry Hop 7 days) Hops -
0.50 oz Williamette [4.10%] (Dry Hop 7 days) Hops -
0.50 oz Oak Chips (Secondary 7.0 days) Misc
1.00 tsp Irish Moss (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
5.72 gal Boise, ID Water
1 Pkgs Irish Ale (Wyeast Labs #1084) Yeast-Ale


Mash Schedule: None
Total Grain Weight: 10.00 lb
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Notes:
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Page 99 of Beer Captured (variation)
OG measured 1.078 at 74F 1/15/07 and in primary
Bubbling already at 19:30, pitched at 16:30. Wow!
Measured gravity from primary to secondary was 1.021 01/24/2007
Gravity from secondary to keg was 1.019 02/02/2007
Used Hickory chips instead of oak 'cuz that's what I had.

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First, I must admit that I am an IPA neophyte. I have tried only one other IPA prior to this (Long Hammer from Redhook) and didn't really care for it. If the New Ireland IPA is representative of other IPAs, then more research is in order

POUR Good carbonation. An moderately aggresive pour resulted in a very nice 5/8" head that hung around for awhile. Not much lacing in a clean glass, but a thin layer of foam stayed present until the very end . Nice!

APPEARANCE Nice rich caramel coloring with some amber hues. Chill haze that was starting to clear as I finished the glass.

AROMA Very nice aroma which hits you just upon opening of the bottle. Not really the "cascade" smell that I was expecting based upon the Long Hammer, but a pleasant aroma that reminded me of orange peel.

PALATE Maltier than I expected it to be, especially finishing at 1019. Very different than the Long Hammer, but in a good way. The extra malt helped to balance out the hops and provide a very drinkable beer. Mouthfeel was right in the middle of the road and complimented the beer nicely.

OVERALL Has changed my outlook on IPAs. If a commercial beer similar to this one existed, I would certainly buy it. I might even try my hand at making it. Be warned however, because this is so smooth, the 7+% ABV kind of sneeks up on you.... Good Work again KnipKnup, thanks for the opportunity to sample your brews...

I'm glad you liked it. The malty taste may be somewhat due to the hickory chips I used instead of oak. I 'think' I detect this when drinking, but not sure. I really like the longhammer and lean towards IPAs.

Thanks for the review.