American IPA Bionic Commando - Pacific Gem (NZ) Single-hop IPA

[Remmy]

Recipe Type

All Grain

Yeast

Fermentis / Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05

Yeast Starter

No

Additional Yeast or Yeast Starter

No

Batch Size (Gallons)

5.5

Original Gravity

1.057

Final Gravity

1.015

Boiling Time (Minutes)

60

IBU

71.68

Color

5.43

Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)

14 days / 67F

Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)

N/A

Additional Fermentation

N/A

Tasting Notes

Very berry-like flavor with a melon/cantaloupe aroma.

Title: Bionic Commando - Pacific Gem Single-hop IPA
Author: Remmy

Brew Method: All Grain
Style Name: American IPA
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Boil Size: 7 gallons
Boil Gravity: 1.045
Efficiency: 85% (brew house)

STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.057
Final Gravity: 1.015
ABV (alternate): 5.69%
IBU (tinseth): 71.68
SRM (morey): 5.43

FERMENTABLES:
9 lb - American - Pale 2-Row (90%)
1 lb - American - Caramel / Crystal 20L (10%)

HOPS:
0.1 oz - Pacific Gem, Type: Pellet, AA: 14.7, Use: Boil for 60 min, IBU: 5.33
0.5 oz - Pacific Gem, Type: Pellet, AA: 14.7, Use: Boil for 20 min, IBU: 16.13
1.5 oz - Pacific Gem, Type: Pellet, AA: 14.7, Use: Boil for 10 min, IBU: 28.98
2 oz - Pacific Gem, Type: Pellet, AA: 14.7, Use: Boil for 5 min, IBU: 21.24

MASH GUIDELINES:
1) Infusion, Temp: 153 F, Time: 75 min, Amount: 3.33 gal
2) Sparge, Temp: 180 F, Time: 20 min, Amount: 5.33 gal
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.33 qt/lb

YEAST:
Fermentis / Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05
Starter: No
Form: Dry
Attenuation (avg): 72%
Flocculation: Medium
Optimum Temp: 59 - 75 F
Fermentation Temp: 67 F

NOTES:
With the research I had done on Pacific Gem hops, after I had already purchased them, suggests this hop variety will give beers a berry-like aroma and flavor. I definitely get it in the flavor but not in the aroma. This is a hop variety from New Zealand but nothing like Galaxy or Nelson Sauvin. Totally different. A lot earthier and since I used only four ounces (mostly late additions), the beer has a moderate hop flavor and is not overboard. They smelled great (dry) but gave me a different aroma after the beer was done and finally poured into a pint glass.

 

[UncleRusty]

That sounds really good! I'm curious to try a brew out with these types of hops.

 

[Mer-man]

Thanks! These hops sound like they will make a good contribution as part of a team but not so great on their own. I am eager to try mine.

 

[UncleRusty]

I just ordered 4lbs of hops total, including 2oz each of NZ Pacific Gems, NZ Pacifica, and NZ Nelson Sauvin. I'm wondering what hops the Gems would compliment well in an IPA or Pale Ale.