How does my IPA look?

[twmessmer]

Ok this is the first recipe that I have ever made from scratch. I want advice of others to see if they think it will be any good. I want a beer that is bitter with some alcohol behind it. Also I have heard that Maris Otter makes some really good beers.

Thanks

OG: 1.062
FG. 1.012
IBU: 76
ABV: 6.65

10 Lb. Maris Otter
2 Lb. Munich 10L

1 oz. Columbus (60)
.5 oz. Centennial (.45)

.5 Centennial (Whirlpool)
.5 Columbus (Whirlpool)
.5 Simcoe (Whirlpool)

1 oz Centennial (Dry Hop)
1 oz Columbus (Dry Hop)
1 oz Simcoe (Dry Hop)

US-05

 

[MapleGroveAleworks]

Look good. 45 min hop additions aren't necessary for an IPA. I would move it to 15 minutes.

Make sure you use high sulfate water. It makes all the difference in the world for perceived hoppiness in an IPA.

 

[twmessmer]

Look good. 45 min hop additions aren't necessary for an IPA. I would move it to 15 minutes.

Make sure you use high sulfate water. It makes all the difference in the world for perceived hoppiness in an IPA.

How do I raise my waters sulfate? Also how do I determine how much sulfate is in my water?

 

[CA_Mouse]

How do I raise my waters sulfate? Also how do I determine how much sulfate is in my water?

Add a little Gypsum to your strike and sparge water. You don't need very much for a 5 gallon batch.

 

[PeteNMA]

How much gypsum you need depends on your water. You may need ten grams, you may need two. You probably want to target 250-300ppm of sulfate for a typical IPA

 

[twmessmer]

How do I determine how much is in my water?

 

[PeteNMA]

Look up your water quality report from whoever supplies your water

 

[twmessmer]

Alright I found my sulfate level is 35 so I can figure out how much to add by myself I believe. Thanks for the help. Does anyone else have any comments on the recipe?

 

[alhounos]

Looks fine as a pale ale, but for an IPA you should double the amounts for whirlpool and dry hop.