Post-fermentation lagering of IPA?

[escalante88]

hey guys,

i was looking at an old thread for la houblon chouffe ipa and was intrigued that the recipe called for 2wks of lagering at 32f after it had already fermentated at ale temps. this was done in concert with dry hopping. what are the benefits/effects of lagering an ipa after it has fermented? does this contribute to crispness or cleaner hop taste?

 

[SleepyCreekBrews]

this was done in concert with dry hopping. what are the benefits/effects of lagering an ipa after it has fermented? does this contribute to crispness or cleaner hop taste?

Well, the fact that it’s being dry hopped at the same time pretty much tells me it’s simply being dry hopped cold...not sure what benefit that would provide tho