Amarillo/Simcoe IPA

[DarthCitra]

Gelatin will help strip out particles in suspension (yeast, trub bits, hop particles, etc.) and clear the beer

the the ratio for the gelatin? this might be a better way to filter out the trub. Ive been trying to be careful when racking but some always gets through, i was about to throw a fine nylon bag to filter it out but this sounds easier. Do you need to cold crash with the gelatin, I dont have room to cold crash or else i would.

 

[WI_Wino]

Gelatin works best when used in combination of a cold crash. There are many threads that detail the technique but basically you mix the gelatin powder with hot (not boiling water), let it stand for 15 minutes or so, then add to your beer. Cold crashing helps speed up the clarification process.

 

[GHBWNY]

Gelatin works best when used in combination of a cold crash. There are many threads that detail the technique but basically you mix the gelatin powder with hot (not boiling water), let it stand for 15 minutes or so, then add to your beer. Cold crashing helps speed up the clarification process.

I read recently to mix the gel solution in with the priming sugar solution before bottling. While I've always added gel during cold-crash, is there a difference between clearing before bottling and clearing after/during bottling?

 

[WI_Wino]

I've only used gelatin a couple of times personally. I would think that adding during bottling would lead to more junk in your beer. Clearing in the carboy before bottling should lead to less bottle sediment.

 

[Roadie]

What ratio of oz of hops to gallons will you be going with ?


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For dryhop 1 oz. of Amarillo and 1 oz. of Simcoe for 5 gallons.


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[kchomebrew]

For dryhop 1 oz. of Amarillo and 1 oz. of Simcoe for 5 gallons.


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That's funny. I did a hefe brew last year and split the batch - half with hefe yeast and half with chico yeast and dry hopped the chico batch with the same amounts. Turned out excellent. You will enjoy it !

 

[kchomebrew]

Tried a sample off the keg tonight. Not completely carbonated...but basically there...and WOW ! Best IPA I've ever made. I can already say that. Aroma and hop flavor profile remind me of the spicy/citrusy flavor of sculpin and the aroma is totally spot on from what I recall Alpine Duet being when I visited the brewery in early April. Going to resist the urge to keep taking samples and let this one carbonate out till Sat. or Sun. and then will post some photos and tasting notes. Way excited about how this turned out !

 

[Roadie]

That's funny. I did a hefe brew last year and split the batch - half with hefe yeast and half with chico yeast and dry hopped the chico batch with the same amounts. Turned out excellent. You will enjoy it !

Yeah I used Chico too; WLP001. Last wheat I used 001 on had some diacetyl as I fermented at 68-69. This time I'm fermenting at 65. Had to switch to blow-off hose today. Also I'll probably do a D-rest at 70 on this one.



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[kchomebrew]

Yeah I used Chico too; WLP001. Last wheat I used 001 on had some diacetyl as I fermented at 68-69. This time I'm fermenting at 65. Had to switch to blow-off hose today. Also I'll probably do a D-rest at 70 on this one.


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Good call. Sounds like you've got a plan that should result in a nice hoppy wheat session ale.

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[kchomebrew]

I'll have to get a photo of this beer in regular sunlight. You can see how clean and clear this one is. Aroma, taste and body on this beer are excellent. Orangey pine spice is the best way to describe aroma/taste. More so than that, this is the best beer and certainly the best IPA I've ever made from a taste/aroma, clarity, body/mouthfeel perspective and I attribute that to control of the pH with the new pH meter I purchased. I'm very excited to try brewing some other styles and see what happens. More photos to come.




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[kchomebrew]

if you like sculpin or duet, this is an IPA for you !


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