Deschutes Hop in the Dark

[danweasel]

I am also wondering how this turned out, mrgstiffler.

 

[BurpMasterson]

Bottle I am drinking right now has it listed at 70 IBU's, as opposed to 75 on the website. Bottle also has a "best after" date, which I have never seen before.

 

[Amanofbeer]

Any news on that clone attempt? Just at a glance I thought the 20 minute addition of Simcoe might go against the notion of a less piney flavor, but that opinion is for the most part based on my experience with an single hop ipa made with simcoe...super piney...not sure which addition timings in the boil that will typically come from, but I figured a 20 minute addition might make this a pine bomb.

I tasted a sample of this beer a year ago at the Bend Brewery before a tour, and I have never pondered a single taste more seriously. naturally, I bought a bottle, which I drank a month later, remembering such immaculate balance of roast, chocolate and hops.

It was the first of the style I would taste, and for the past year I have tried and failed to find another that even compares. I am currently on vacation in Eugene Oregon, and as of last night can confirm that this one tops the rest, at least those available in the midwest. Good job Deschutes. 22 trials really paid off.

 

[mrgstiffler]

Any news on that clone attempt? Just at a glance I thought the 20 minute addition of Simcoe might go against the notion of a less piney flavor, but that opinion is for the most part based on my experience with an single hop ipa made with simcoe...super piney...not sure which addition timings in the boil that will typically come from, but I figured a 20 minute addition might make this a pine bomb.

It was pretty much exactly right. The Citra I used to dry hop had been opened and repackaged a few times. Added a bit of a funk to the batch that lessened over time. I've had this same problem when I tried to save leftover hops in the past. I wouldn't change anything if I brewed it again.

 

[relaxnrelapsen]

Doesnt look to be much of a challenge.

Yeast S-04

Malt:
Pale Malt 65%
Flaked Oats 7.5%
Munich Malt 7.5%
Dark Crystal Malt 5%
Chocolate Malt 5%
Chocolate Wheat Malt 2.5%
Black Barley 2.5%
Toasted Oats 2.5%
Dark Candy Sugar 2.5%


Hops:
Northern Brewer 90 min
Nugget 60 min
Centennial 30 min
Amarillo 15 min
Cascade flame out
Citra dry hop

I would read the bottle to see if they list IBU's

Could someone please help me convert this to an extract recipe?? I'm new to brew and only set up for extract. I have to do 3 gallon boil and top off with cooled boiled water to make 5 gallons. Advice on hop utilization at t his volume would be appreciated. No need exact clone, but in my opionion this is the perfect CDA/BIPA. Seeking similar balance of maltiness, roast, body with non-conflicting hop bitter and aroma.