American IPA Really Basic Galaxy Themed IPA

[JoeyChestnutFan]

Recipe Type

Extract

Yeast

US-05

Yeast Starter

No

Batch Size (Gallons)

5

Original Gravity

1.061

Final Gravity

1.010

Boiling Time (Minutes)

60

IBU

77

Color

Mmmm

Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)

12 @ 64-65F

Additional Fermentation

Dry Hop 3 Days

Tasting Notes

LOL amazing.

This was a basic experiment I did to really try out what Galaxy hops have to offer.

7 lbs. DME Golden Light
1 lbs. Crystal 40L

60 Mins - 1 oz. Warrior pellets
15 Mins - 1 oz. Galaxy pellets
5 Mins - 1 oz. Galaxy pellets
0 Mins - 1 oz. Galaxy pellets
Dry Hop - 3 oz Galaxy hops

Super simple recipe. Steeped Crystal for 30 mins at 155F. This tastes so yummy. I really like galaxy hops and they have a cool name :fro:. I suggest any of you guys new to brewing who like bitter beers and want to get away from the classic hops, give this a try!

 

[navychief2006]

Just did a smash that is similar with only galaxy and it is out of bounds! About 77 IBUs, smooth with great color!



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[mrgrimm101]

Just did a smash that is similar with only galaxy and it is out of bounds! About 77 IBUs, smooth with great color!



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You substituted the warrior with more galaxy? How was that? What would be the benefit of using warrior?

 

[mrgrimm101]

New brewer here. Dry Hop 3 Days means adding the hops with 3 days left, correct?

 

[navychief2006]

Yep


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[navychief2006]

I did all galaxy, the warrior would just make it slightly more bitter with a little more hop bite. The all galaxy is a super aroma and has a big grapefruit and passion fruit taste.


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[mrgrimm101]

I only have experience with dry hopping when transferring to a secondary. When adding dry hops to the primary, is it safe to just open it up and drop them in, or is there a better way to do it?

 

[navychief2006]

Yes it's fine I just add them straight to the primary. The only solid feedback I have is from a local big brewer who always reminds me to never dry hop longer than seven days, otherwise you get that grassy off taste from the hops sitting in there too long.
I never rack to a secondary. It's all opinion based. To me it's more risk than reward. All my beers come out clear and you just need to be more patient when bottling.


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[mrgrimm101]

I'm going to be give this a shot this weekend. I plan on following JoeyChestnutFan's recipe pretty much exactly, but I was going to leave it in the primary for 14 days and dry hop the last 5 days.

If I were to add irish moss, would that be done at the 15 minute hop addition?

 

[navychief2006]

Yep


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[Hopinista]

Looks good, I love galaxy. Next time try using green bullet for bittering. They're an awesome combo

 

[mrgrimm101]

Looks good, I love galaxy. Next time try using green bullet for bittering. They're an awesome combo

Does 1 oz of warrior convert directly to 1 oz of green bullet?

 

[Hopinista]

Does 1 oz of warrior convert directly to 1 oz of green bullet?

I'm not sure I never use warrior. But green bullet is usually ~11% AA

 

[flars]

8-Bit Pale Ale from Tall Grass Brewing features Galaxy hops.

 

[mrgrimm101]

Ive seen warrior listed at 16-20 and then at 15-17. I was thinking chinook may be good as well

 

[mrgrimm101]

I'm contemplating swapping out the warrior for some columbus or chinook. Does anyone have any thoughts on that?

 

[navychief2006]

Columbus sounds good, I like the green bullet suggestion. Went and bought some this weekend to make it happen.


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[mrgrimm101]

I just got done brewing this today. I ended up using warrior as the bittering.

Would there be any potential harm or benefit to leaving it in for 3 weeks and dry hopping for 7 days? Im a new brewer, but 2 weeks seems like a short time

 

[Hopinista]

I just got done brewing this today. I ended up using warrior as the bittering.

Would there be any potential harm or benefit to leaving it in for 3 weeks and dry hopping for 7 days? Im a new brewer, but 2 weeks seems like a short time

Two weeks is short, leave it 3 weeks minimum

 

[mrgrimm101]

So i couldnt find any whole galaxy hops for the dry hopping so i got 3 oz pellets. Do i need to scale that back at all considering the recipe called for 3 oz of whole hops?

 

[navychief2006]

I'd only use one oz. I usually never dry hop more than a ounce to an ounce and a half in all my beers.


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[Hopinista]

I'd only use one oz. I usually never dry hop more than a ounce to an ounce and a half in all my beers.


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This isn't very good advice. You use as many hops as you want, especially to style. Some people dry hop with upwards of 8+ ounces

 

[mrgrimm101]

So I brewed this up a few weeks ago and was able to try it last weekend. Wow is it great! Very citrusy, but more passionfruit than grape fruit.

I followed the OP's recipe exactly, except for the fermentation times.

I left it in primary for 21 days, then I racked to secondary and dry hopped for 7 week. It sat in bottles for 14 days before I chilled and drank some.

3 oz of galaxy pellets in dry hop gave this thing an awesome, huge aroma.

This was only my 2nd batch ever and I've gotten so many compliments on this beer that I know I will have to make it again soon. I'm thinking of swapping the warrior for green bullet, just to give it a try. I'm also thinking about doing a double version of this recipe.

All in all, great recipe. Thanks OP!

 

[mrgrimm101]

Does anyone have any thoughts on how to convert this recipe to all grain?