I bottled my first batch (an extract kit) two days ago and decided to help pass the time before I get to finally start drinking it by brewing another batch. I want develop and use my own recipe as I figure that will help with the learning process. To that end, I would like to keep it simple - one DME, one specialty malt, single hop - so that I can better understand their contributions to the finished product. I hope that makes sense.
So, the plan is to use 8lbs of light DME (because I like 'em on the strong side) in a partial (2 gallon) boil, after seeping 1lb of Crystal 40L for 30 minutes at 160 or so (mainly just for a bit of color).
Draft schedule for the single hop is 4oz of pellets for 90 minutes, 2oz for 45 minutes, 2oz for 5 minutes, which would give an estimated 72 IBUs based on a 10%AA hop, and 4 more oz in the secondary.
Yeast will probably be dried Safale US-05, maybe two packets.
First - any recommendations for which (single) variety to use for a big, strong, hoppy IPA? Needs to be one easily available at the LHBS.
Second - assuming up to 12oz of aforesaid hop, what would be a good schedule to create a fairly characteristic profile while delivering on the IBUs? I figure given the amount of sugars in that small boil a 90 minute boil will be required to get the IBUs up where I want them.
Any and all advice welcomed. I just want it to keep it simple, strong, and bitter.
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So, the plan is to use 8lbs of light DME (because I like 'em on the strong side) in a partial (2 gallon) boil, after seeping 1lb of Crystal 40L for 30 minutes at 160 or so (mainly just for a bit of color).
Draft schedule for the single hop is 4oz of pellets for 90 minutes, 2oz for 45 minutes, 2oz for 5 minutes, which would give an estimated 72 IBUs based on a 10%AA hop, and 4 more oz in the secondary.
Yeast will probably be dried Safale US-05, maybe two packets.
First - any recommendations for which (single) variety to use for a big, strong, hoppy IPA? Needs to be one easily available at the LHBS.
Second - assuming up to 12oz of aforesaid hop, what would be a good schedule to create a fairly characteristic profile while delivering on the IBUs? I figure given the amount of sugars in that small boil a 90 minute boil will be required to get the IBUs up where I want them.
Any and all advice welcomed. I just want it to keep it simple, strong, and bitter.
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