I have been asked to make a beer with a friend's peach Habaneros. I want it hot but not overpowering and I'm thinking an IPA or Imperial IPA would be best. I wanted to get others opinions. Would the higher ABV and increased hops work better with the spice or would it work against it? I'm thinking Maris Otter and Crystal with Simcoe and Citra Hops. I have some White Labs London Ale Yeast I was going to overbuild a starter for another beer and use for this one. I'm doing 5 gallon BIAB and have only done 2 of my own recipes but several following other recipes so any help and advice is appreciated. Here's what I'm thinking;
IIPA
14# - Maris Otter
3# - Crystal 30
Mash 60min @ 150
0.5# Wheat DME
1.5oz Simcoe @ 60
0.75oz Citra and 1 whole peach habanero @ 20
0.75oz Citra @ Flameout
Dryhop with 0.5oz Simcoe and Citra and 2 seeded Peach Habaneros soaked in vodka for 1 week added the last 5 days before bottling.
OG 1.090; FG 1.024; ABV 8.67%; IBU 72; SMR 14
IPA
11# Maris Otter
1# Crystal 30
Mash 60 min @150
1oz Simcoe @ 60
0.5oz Citra and 1 whole peach habanero @ 20
0.5oz Citra @ Flameout
Dryhop with 1 oz Simcoe and 0.5oz Citra and 2 seeded Peach Habaneros soaked in vodka for 1 week added the last 5 days before bottling.
OG 1.062; FG 1.017; ABV 5.92%; IBU 58; SMR 8.5
IIPA
14# - Maris Otter
3# - Crystal 30
Mash 60min @ 150
0.5# Wheat DME
1.5oz Simcoe @ 60
0.75oz Citra and 1 whole peach habanero @ 20
0.75oz Citra @ Flameout
Dryhop with 0.5oz Simcoe and Citra and 2 seeded Peach Habaneros soaked in vodka for 1 week added the last 5 days before bottling.
OG 1.090; FG 1.024; ABV 8.67%; IBU 72; SMR 14
IPA
11# Maris Otter
1# Crystal 30
Mash 60 min @150
1oz Simcoe @ 60
0.5oz Citra and 1 whole peach habanero @ 20
0.5oz Citra @ Flameout
Dryhop with 1 oz Simcoe and 0.5oz Citra and 2 seeded Peach Habaneros soaked in vodka for 1 week added the last 5 days before bottling.
OG 1.062; FG 1.017; ABV 5.92%; IBU 58; SMR 8.5