I am trying to create in my mind what would be the perfect IPA for me. I have made a few in the past, but have been limited by what hops I have had on hand, and time. I can make a decent IPA, but they turn out like many of the commercial ones which are good, but seem to focus mostly on piney, resinous bitterness. In a previous thread I asked for information on citrusy hops and received good advice. Now I want to take that advice to the next level. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had the IPA I am envisioning.
I could easily make a decent IPA on my own, but there are brewers here that have far more experience creating recipes from scratch.
I'm not too big on style guidelines unless this turns out and I decide that it's competition worthy. My IPA's tend to be darker, and border on the edge between IPA and Imperial IPA.
Enough rambling, here are some basic guidelines.
Batch Size: 10G
Color: Light to Medium
ABV: 6.5-7.5% give or take
IBU's: 60+ (preferably more)
Hops: I have quite a few Chinook, Cascade and Perle Hops. Thinking of using the Cascade and Perle for bittering. Would like to keep the Chinook out of it as I personally feel that even when used for bittering they have a unique character.
Planning on ordering Centennial, Amarillo and Summit.
Hop Character: Strong Citrus: Aroma and Flavor.
Malt Character: Would like a decent malt base. Interested in doing something unique if it will work. I.E. Small amounts of special B, Honey Malt, Biscuit, etc... Any combination of two row and other base malts (MO, Vienna, or Pilsner). Specialty malts as necessary to create a thick, foamy head.
What input I would like: Anything you want to offer. If you want to whip up a full recipe, go for it. If you just want to provide a hopping schedule, feel free. If you want to make fun of me and call me names, have at it, but keep it at a minimum so I can find the other posts. Together we will build a recipe. If two or more unique recipes come out and we can't reach a consensus, maybe I'll add a poll.
Most importantly, and as always, THANKS for your help.
I could easily make a decent IPA on my own, but there are brewers here that have far more experience creating recipes from scratch.
I'm not too big on style guidelines unless this turns out and I decide that it's competition worthy. My IPA's tend to be darker, and border on the edge between IPA and Imperial IPA.
Enough rambling, here are some basic guidelines.
Batch Size: 10G
Color: Light to Medium
ABV: 6.5-7.5% give or take
IBU's: 60+ (preferably more)
Hops: I have quite a few Chinook, Cascade and Perle Hops. Thinking of using the Cascade and Perle for bittering. Would like to keep the Chinook out of it as I personally feel that even when used for bittering they have a unique character.
Planning on ordering Centennial, Amarillo and Summit.
Hop Character: Strong Citrus: Aroma and Flavor.
Malt Character: Would like a decent malt base. Interested in doing something unique if it will work. I.E. Small amounts of special B, Honey Malt, Biscuit, etc... Any combination of two row and other base malts (MO, Vienna, or Pilsner). Specialty malts as necessary to create a thick, foamy head.
What input I would like: Anything you want to offer. If you want to whip up a full recipe, go for it. If you just want to provide a hopping schedule, feel free. If you want to make fun of me and call me names, have at it, but keep it at a minimum so I can find the other posts. Together we will build a recipe. If two or more unique recipes come out and we can't reach a consensus, maybe I'll add a poll.
Most importantly, and as always, THANKS for your help.