UGAVet
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So this will be my first batch not following a kit or recipe posted elsewhere and before I get brewing I was hoping to see what you guys thought. I got 2# of local fresh frozen hops (not dried) from a friend, so I've created my attempt of a Fresh Hop IPA. Here's the plan.
36 hours pre-brew start my yeast.
Sterilize growler, boil 2c water and 0.5c light DME for 10 min.
Cool to 70*F and add yeast (Wyeast American Ale 1056).
Put in plug w/air-lock, let sit at room temp (65-70).
Heat 4 gallons water to 155*F
Add Grains; 1# honey malt, 1# munich, 0.5# victory
Steep for 30min
Bring to boil. Add extracts.
3.3# Light LME
3.0# Light DME
Hop Schedule
1 oz Zeus (dried) 60min
5 oz Cascade (fresh) 20 min
5 oz Cascade (fresh) 5 min
Cool to 75*F, Add water to fill to 5 gallons, Add started yeast, Primary for 7-10 days.
Rack to secondary and add 16oz Cascade (fresh) for dry hopping.
Leave in secondary 14 days.
Carbonate with 3/4c corn sugar at bottling.
*One last question I do have; should I use a hop bag when boiling to easily remove the hops before adding yeast or is it easier to use a strainer after the boil is complete? The batches I've done so far have used pellets and I've just left them in the primary.
This is only batch 5 for me, so any feedback would be really helpful. Thanks!
36 hours pre-brew start my yeast.
Sterilize growler, boil 2c water and 0.5c light DME for 10 min.
Cool to 70*F and add yeast (Wyeast American Ale 1056).
Put in plug w/air-lock, let sit at room temp (65-70).
Heat 4 gallons water to 155*F
Add Grains; 1# honey malt, 1# munich, 0.5# victory
Steep for 30min
Bring to boil. Add extracts.
3.3# Light LME
3.0# Light DME
Hop Schedule
1 oz Zeus (dried) 60min
5 oz Cascade (fresh) 20 min
5 oz Cascade (fresh) 5 min
Cool to 75*F, Add water to fill to 5 gallons, Add started yeast, Primary for 7-10 days.
Rack to secondary and add 16oz Cascade (fresh) for dry hopping.
Leave in secondary 14 days.
Carbonate with 3/4c corn sugar at bottling.
*One last question I do have; should I use a hop bag when boiling to easily remove the hops before adding yeast or is it easier to use a strainer after the boil is complete? The batches I've done so far have used pellets and I've just left them in the primary.
This is only batch 5 for me, so any feedback would be really helpful. Thanks!