Heathen Imperial India Pale Ale

[PseudoChef]

Recipe Type

All Grain

Yeast

S-05

Yeast Starter

Rehydrated

Batch Size (Gallons)

6

Original Gravity

1.080

Final Gravity

1.017

Boiling Time (Minutes)

60

IBU

77

Color

8.5 SRM

Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)

2

Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)

1

Additional Fermentation

3 weeks bottle conditioned

This beer won first place for Imperial IPA - 2008 Peach State Brew Off.

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Recipe: Heathen IIPA
Brewer: Kyle
Asst Brewer:
Style: American IPA
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (35.0)

Recipe Specifications
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Batch Size: 6.00 gal
Boil Size: 6.87 gal
Estimated OG: 1.080 SG
Estimated Color: 8.5 SRM
Estimated IBU: 76.9 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 71.00 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amount Item Type % or IBU
15.50 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 86.11 %
1.00 lb Victory Malt (25.0 SRM) Grain 5.56 %
0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 2.78 %
1.00 oz Columbus (Tomahawk) [15.80 %] (60 min) Hops 37.8 IBU
2.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.90 %] (Dry Hop 7 days) Hops -
1.00 oz Northern Brewer [8.50 %] (60 min) Hops 20.3 IBU
0.50 oz Centennial [8.90 %] (30 min) Hops 8.2 IBU
1.00 oz Centennial [8.90 %] (15 min) Hops 10.6 IBU
2.00 oz Centennial [8.90 %] (0 min) (Aroma Hop-StHops -
1.00 lb Corn Sugar (Dextrose) (0.0 SRM) Sugar 5.56 %


Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Medium Body, Batch Sparge
Total Grain Weight: 17.00 lb
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Single Infusion, Medium Body, Batch Sparge
Step Time Name Description Step Temp
60 min Mash In Add 21.25 qt of water at 165.9 F 154.0 F


Notes:
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Trasnferred to secondary at day 14 and dryhopped with 2 oz Amarillo. Also added 1 oz medium toast French Oak.

 

[Chriso]

Crossposted this for anyone thinking of brewing this recipe. Original thread is https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=63689

Heathen IIPA
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12oz bottle. Appropriate fill level. Opened with a slight "pfft". Served at about 42F-45F. (I let it warm slightly before opening so that I could get an accurate assessment of the flavor)

I am not terribly knowledgeable on IIPAs or IPAs so the scores are merely opinion/impression, they are not BJCP Style based in nature.

Aroma: Floral and citrusy, a hint of yeastiness, sweet but not overbearing.. Could actually permit just a tad stronger aroma. 10/12

Appearance: Huge voluminous white-to-pale-straw head, GREAT amber color. Tiniest bit of haziness, but nearly crystal clear. 3/3

Flavor: Spicy and floral at first taste. Killer sweet/honey/malt backbone that really comes through the hop notes. Great hoppy finish with a sweet sensation persisting lightly throughout the entire sip. I'm not an IPA person but this is FANTASTIC! 20/20

Mouthfeel: Perfect. I can't say enough. Balanced body, great mouthfeel, NO harsh astringencies or bitternesses present at all, NO aftertaste. 5/5

Overall: This is an excellent beer that has wowed me completely. Far more tasteful and balanced than any tastebud-stripping West Coast IPA and a fantastic easy-drinking strong pale. My congratulations to you for this creation, and for your award. 10/10

48/50 - I love that you used US-05 too. Is there NOTHING this trusty yeast can't do?!?!