I want to make a hoppy Imperial IPA for my next brew. I have never made an IPA or a big beer before and I could use some suggestions or tips.
Here are my plans:
10lbs Briess DME-Gold
1Ib Crystal 20L
1.5oz Magnum 60 minutes
1.5oz Ahtanum 30 minutes
.5oz Ahtanum 15 minutes
1 Tbsp Irish Moss 15 minutes
.5oz Cascade 5 minutes
.5oz Cascade 5 Dry Hop
2 jars of White labs California Ale WLP001
When I was buying this, the owner of the LHBS told me to use 2 jars of yeast and to make a starter because there is a lot of DME in this. How much DME, yeast, and water should I use for a starter? He also said I would have to splash the beer around a little bit every day during fermentation, should I do that?
Any advice would help me a lot.
Thanks guys
Here are my plans:
10lbs Briess DME-Gold
1Ib Crystal 20L
1.5oz Magnum 60 minutes
1.5oz Ahtanum 30 minutes
.5oz Ahtanum 15 minutes
1 Tbsp Irish Moss 15 minutes
.5oz Cascade 5 minutes
.5oz Cascade 5 Dry Hop
2 jars of White labs California Ale WLP001
When I was buying this, the owner of the LHBS told me to use 2 jars of yeast and to make a starter because there is a lot of DME in this. How much DME, yeast, and water should I use for a starter? He also said I would have to splash the beer around a little bit every day during fermentation, should I do that?
Any advice would help me a lot.
Thanks guys