I'm hoping to brew 5 gallons of an (AG) & Extract IPA today which I will leave it in the primary fermenter until next Wednesday, then rack it in a secondary (glass carboy) for 6 weeks at about 65 degrees before I bottle it.
I'm planning to use the dogfish 60 min clone recipe but add a little twist by throwing in some oak chips soaked in whiskey with addition to the dry hops when I rack to the secondary. I will then leave it in the seconday for 42 days (i'll be out of the country) before bottling.
Will I have any problems with dry hoping and adding oak chips for this length (planning to use about 4 oz of oak chips.) ?
Also any recommendations on a more suiting IPA for this? I want to make the most of my time so when I come home I'll have a great beer waiting for me!
Thank you!
I'm planning to use the dogfish 60 min clone recipe but add a little twist by throwing in some oak chips soaked in whiskey with addition to the dry hops when I rack to the secondary. I will then leave it in the seconday for 42 days (i'll be out of the country) before bottling.
Will I have any problems with dry hoping and adding oak chips for this length (planning to use about 4 oz of oak chips.) ?
Also any recommendations on a more suiting IPA for this? I want to make the most of my time so when I come home I'll have a great beer waiting for me!
Thank you!