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Imperial IPA Yeast

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by IPA_All_the_Way, Nov 19, 2013.

 

  1. #1
    IPA_All_the_Way

    Member

    Posted Nov 19, 2013
    Hi all! I'd like to make an imperial IPA with an OG of 1.083. I'm trying to create a recipe myself and am not sure what the proper yeast to use would be? What are opinions on Danstar Nottingham, Safeale US04 or US05, or any other recommendations?

    Also, if attempting to brew a beer with an ABV over 8% should the primary be kept on the higher or lower side of the recommended fermentation temp?

    Thanks!!
     
  2. #2
    Easterbrook

    Active Member

    Posted Nov 19, 2013
    I'd use Safale US-05 and ferment at 68 degrees.

    Edit: Pitch ~1.5 packets for a 5 gallon batch.
     
  3. #3
    LoloMT7

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 19, 2013
    3.5 packets is way overkill imo. If your using US05 and they are 11.5 gram packets you only need 1.4 unless the yeast is really old.

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  4. #4
    Easterbrook

    Active Member

    Posted Nov 19, 2013
    My bad, I computed this using 5g packs. Yeah, with 11.5g packs, ~1.5 packs is good.
     
  5. #5
    bierandbikes

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 19, 2013
    I brewed an IIPA (9.32%ABV, 85IBU) and used 2 packets of S-05. Took is down from 1.080 to 1.009. I found that it took a bit longer to condition in the bottles than some of the other liquid yeasts that I had used, but ultimately was an incredible IIPA. When young it had that sticky sweet flavor and mouthfeel like Sneaky Petes, but, unlike the afore mentioned beer, it continued to evolve and meld into an outstanding beer. Short answer, 2 packets and 18 days primary, 8 days secondary (dry hop), 4 weeks in the bottle starting to get really good, 5-6 weeks ready to show off.
     
  6. #6
    IPA_All_the_Way

    Member

    Posted Nov 19, 2013
    What temp did you ferment at?
     
  7. #7
    HopHead_32

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 19, 2013
    Hey man,
    For my very first brew I made a all grain Imperial IPA. I used WLP 001 for my starter yeast. The IPA had a OG of 1.084 and a FG of 1.013. I kept it around 72 because I didn't know any better but if I had to do it again I would do my primary around 66F and secondary fermentation at 68F.

    For my very first brew, plus being a all grain brew it came out better than I expected. Everyone I talked to loved the way WLP 001 worked... I would have to agree it was a good yeast. Hope this helps you man... Good luck and have fun brewing!
     
  8. #8
    doornumber3

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 19, 2013
    I recently did a Stone Riunation Clone (their double IPA) and pitched 2 packets of 1056 - I didn't have time to make a starter.....Came out great.
     
  9. #9
    ryanmitchell88

    Member

    Posted Nov 20, 2013
    I just brewed a double ipa at 1.085 og and used muntons yeast, two packets, and it seems to have died out at 1.030 been there for four days and I'm still trying to get it going again so don't use that kind
     
  10. #10
    boydster

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 20, 2013
    It may sound boring, but I like US-05/WY1056 for my APAs and AIPAs. Ferment at 62-63 to start, let it climb to 68 to finish. It lets the hops shine.
     
  11. #11
    hellawaits77

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 20, 2013
    Used (2) 11.5 gram packets of US-05 for my DIPA. Fermented at 64-66. Wanted it lower, but it was the coolest I could get in my place. Came out perfect as far as fermentation goes.
     
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    bierandbikes

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 20, 2013
    A bit slow on the response. I fermented at 67-68 for the full time. I think the S-05 is more forgiving in that it will produce a clean profile at all but the extremes of its range. I would use it again.
     
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