I have not brewed a "real" NEIPA in over 2 years. I have brewed a few Hazy Pale Ales and American IPAs, but I figured 2022 would be a good year to shift some focus on figuring out this style. Also, I need to use up all those hops I keep buying!!
So I brewed a 2.5 gallon batch. The grain bill was heavily influenced by the Averagely Perfect NorthEast IPA recipe (my last NEIPA had some Golden Naked Oats and a mix of Pils and Maris Otter, but I wanted a lighter grain bill this time).
The dry hop plan is
I am optimistic that it will be an attractive light gold color, and not the murky tan mess it looks like in the fermenter on Friday!
So I brewed a 2.5 gallon batch. The grain bill was heavily influenced by the Averagely Perfect NorthEast IPA recipe (my last NEIPA had some Golden Naked Oats and a mix of Pils and Maris Otter, but I wanted a lighter grain bill this time).
- 73.0% - 5 lbs - Rahr 2-Row
- 11.7% - 0.8 lbs - Flaked Oats
- 11.7% - 0.8 lbs - White Wheat Malt
- 3.6% - 0.25 lbs - Honey Malt
- 3 oz - Centennial - 20 min steep @ 172F (plan was 180F, opps)
The dry hop plan is
- 2 oz Azacca
- 2 oz El Dorado
I am optimistic that it will be an attractive light gold color, and not the murky tan mess it looks like in the fermenter on Friday!