First IPA all grain thoughts?

[mockfactor]

hey all, first post here…

Thinking of using below for an IPA and wanted some feedback on how you think it will do. (Am I way off on anything?)

thanks!




Yeast: WLP001 CALIFORNIA ALE
Gallons: 5
Mash at 154 for 60min.

MARIS OTTER MALT CRUSHED: 11 lbs
20L GREAT WESTERN CRYSTAL CRUSHED 1.00lbs
L. BELGIAN MUNICH MALT CRUSHED 0.75lbs
BELGIAN WHEAT CRUSHED 0.25lbs

Chinook (Pellet) 1oz 30min
Cascade (Pellet) 1.5oz 30min
Williamette (Pellet) 0.5oz 15min
Cascade (Pellet) 1.5oz 15min
Williamette (Pellet) 1oz 5min
Cascade (Pellet) 2oz Dry in secondary

 

[jjw5015]

Punch it into some software to check the IBU's. Might be a little on the sweet side with a high mash temp like that and no 60 min hop additions to give bitterness.

 

[aiptasia]

Switch your chinook to a 60 minute addition and you should be good.

 

[AnOldUR]

^^^^^^
This, and move the 30 minute Cascade to 20.


That's not enough wheat to do anything but add to the ingredient list.
And it's a matter of preference, but I'd be mashing lower and cutting down on the crystal.

But after all that it would be my beer, not yours. :cross:

This hobby's all about experimenting and finding out what you like.

 

[GreatLakesBrewer]

I would move the Chinook to 60, and move the 30 min addition of cascade to your later addition for 3 oz. at 15. I would also move both of the Willamette additions to 10.