American IPA My 2-time gold winning American IPA

[brewfarmDan]

1st what a great beer this has turned out to be, thanks Enochs. I will be making my 2nd batch of this next week as it is about gone. I have noticed as it has aged that the hops are really coming thru. I may reduce the early hops to reduce the bitternes or maybe raise the ABV by adding Corn Sugar (dextrose) to offset the bitterness. The other choice would be to drink it faster. Any advise on which way to go and how much?

Thanks Dan

 

[Shenanigans]

Hi All,

Thinking of brewing this on the weekend.
I have everything except for the Cascade.

What would be a good sub from what i have:

Summit
Columbus
Mosaic
El dorado
Falconer's flight
Galaxy

Preferably I would like to use Summit as i have a lot of this and I have non-onion batch as I have made some nice beers with it already.

However if you think it would work out better with one of the other 5 then I'd be open to that.

I'm also flexible with the dry hopping but would want to leave Willamette in there as i also have a lot of that that i want to use up.

Thanks!

 

[treesboy]

Brewed again today with all falconers flight 7 c's. Have to lager it. Can't wait

 

[grundlepunch]

Hi All,

Thinking of brewing this on the weekend.
I have everything except for the Cascade.

What would be a good sub from what i have:

Summit
Columbus
Mosaic
El dorado
Falconer's flight
Galaxy

Preferably I would like to use Summit as i have a lot of this and I have non-onion batch as I have made some nice beers with it already.

However if you think it would work out better with one of the other 5 then I'd be open to that.

I'm also flexible with the dry hopping but would want to leave Willamette in there as i also have a lot of that that i want to use up.

Thanks!

Im am partial to Galaxy. I think it would be a good replacement for cascade in this recipe. Both nice a fruity, awesome whirlpool/dry hop. I used this malt bill with citra/galaxy hops and it came out amazing.

 

[Shenanigans]

Im am partial to Galaxy. I think it would be a good replacement for cascade in this recipe. Both nice a fruity, awesome whirlpool/dry hop. I used this malt bill with citra/galaxy hops and it came out amazing.

OK, I think I might go with the Galaxy then.
Hopefully it goes well with the Willamette or would Columbus or Summit be better?

 

[m00ps]

galaxy columbus and summit all have a decent amount of resinous quality to me. Willamette isnt really suited for IPAs. youd need a buttload of it to get an assertive hop character. It would be overshadowed by the other hops even if you used it 2:1

 

[MaximumTrainer]

Hi all, thanks for sharing this recipe.

I am in the process of buying the ingredient and my supplier (hop dawgs) doesn't have the :
- American Briess Torrified Wheat 0.25lbs
Is there a good substitute for that? Will the taste change a lot of I skip this grain?

Also I think there is a type in the hop name if it's "Willamette" without the i
Thanks!

 

[Jwin]

That amount of wheat is only to help head retention. No huge flavor contribution. I couldn't get it either but used 1lb red wheat in a 11g batch. Gave it a nice red hue for autumn.

 

[MaximumTrainer]

That amount of wheat is only to help head retention. No huge flavor contribution. I couldn't get it either but used 1lb red wheat in a 11g batch. Gave it a nice red hue for autumn.

Thanks for the tip! Unfortunatly I can't do 10g batch yet since I need to use my hands to get out the BIAB bag and 5g is already heavy enough

Will check for another "head retention" grain to replace it!

 

[Jwin]

You could omit, or use another wheat.

 

[maxlavio]

prety new to this guys and i don't have program to calculate.

what's the water quantity for mash & what is the water qty for sparging?

I'll brew this beauty today.

Max

 

[MaximumTrainer]

prety new to this guys and i don't have program to calculate.

what's the water quantity for mash & what is the water qty for sparging?

I'll brew this beauty today.

Max

Hey there, I am also new to brewing just did one batch so far.
If you are using BIAB, check this amazing calculator:
http://pricelessbrewing.github.io/BiabCalc/

 

[paulbert07]

Do you happen to know your OG?
5 or 10 gal batch
ABV?
Thank you

 

[ramuk]

I would appreciate an extract recipe! Thanks

 

[MaximumTrainer]

I just brewed this yesterday, my second BIAB! The smell is really nice so far.
I used similar grains from Canada because Briess where not available at local store.
I hit 1.063 with the same amount of ingredient for a 5.5gal batch.

Here is my album
Thread for improvement on my process

 

[Jwin]

I made a HG version of this (1.086) with all chinook except warrior bittering and conan. It was terrific. I also freeze condensed 3 gallons into 2 gallons and bottles it. Wow!
Aroma wasn't great but the taste is amazing. I estimate those to be around 12% but it has no burn at all and is crystal clear even after only being chilled for a day.

 

[Fatdog]

Can you convert this to an extract recipe for us? Thanks
What was the ABV?

 

[Jwin]

so, it wasnt meant to be a HG version, i just ended with 8g in the fermenter, instead of 11. First time doing a 10g AG batch, and over sparged, so I did almost a hr boil to get my volume down to add the sparge where I wasnt nervous about the level in the 15g kettle. I didn't want to top up and had no spring water on hand anyway, so I went with it.
Also, no 60min addition. Got my recipes mixed up.
Here's the beersmith conversion for a 11g batch

the 5oz dryhop was in the keg.
Also, I dont know why it converted 1lb of c20/60 down to an oz, except maybe because of residual sweetness from the extract

1.0 pkg Vermont IPA Conan (Gigayeast #) Yeast 12 -
1.3 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 2 0.3 %
6 lbs 14.9 oz Amber Liquid Extract (12.5 SRM) Extract 5 27.7 %
1.3 oz Caramel Wheat Malt (46.0 SRM) Grain 1 0.3 %
3.00 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Boil 30.0 min Hop 6 38.8 IBUs
2.00 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Boil 10.0 min Hop 8 12.2 IBUs
1.00 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 9 3.4 IBUs
3.00 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 7 25.1 IBUs
13.0 oz Corn Sugar (Dextrose) [Boil for1 min](0. Sugar 10 3.2 %
4.00 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Aroma Steep 0.0 min Hop 11 0.0 IBUs
1.3 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 3 0.3 %
5.00 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Dry Hop 8.0 Days Hop 13 0.0 IBUs
3.00 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Dry Hop 3.0 Days Hop 14 0.0 IBUs
17 lbs 0.7 oz Pale Liquid Extract (8.0 SRM) Extract 4 68.1 %

View attachment 2tAPA.bsmx

 

[TxBigHops]

Can you convert this to an extract recipe for us? Thanks
What was the ABV?

If it helps, this is the PM version I brewed last year. It turned out awesome!

I'm brewing a version of this tomorrow. It's my third time brewing, and the first time that I'll be trying a Partial Mash. When I plugged in the AG recipe to BS2, then converted to PM, both the Munich and the Crystal were completely dropped out! So I sat down with a more experienced brewer I know and we came up with the following. Also, I've been itching to try Citra, so I subbed it for the Chinook, and also added it to the dry hop. Both the dry hop additions are whole leaf. Rest are pellets.

Brew Type: Partial Mash - BIAB
Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Boil Volume: 6.38 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
Brewhouse Efficiency: 65.0 %

5 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM)
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM)
12.0 oz Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM)
8.0 oz Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM)
4.0 oz Wheat, Torrified (1.7 SRM)
4 lbs Pale Liquid Extract (8.0 SRM)
1.00 oz Cascade [6.10 %] - Boil 30.0 min
1.00 oz Citra [12.50 %] - Boil 30.0 min
1.00 oz Cascade [6.10 %] - Boil 15.0 min
0.50 oz Willamette [5.50 %] - Boil 15.0 min
0.50 oz Cascade [7.10 %] - Boil 5.0 min
0.50 oz Willamette [5.50 %] - Boil 5.0 min
1.0 pkg Safale American (DCL/Fermentis #US-05) [50.28 ml]
1.00 oz Cascade [7.70 %] - (leaf) Dry Hop 14.0 Days
1.00 oz Citra [13.80 %] - (leaf) Dry Hop 14.0 Days

I'm not doing starters yet, so going with US-05. I'm more comfortable with dry yeast. How long do you guys dry hop, and should I do both together, or in two separate stretches?

I intentionally pulled back on the OG just a bit to get the ABV down around 6%. BS2 says OG is 1.058 and FG will be 1.014. Does that sound right? If I'm starting with an OG below Enohcs recipe, why am I finishing with an FG above his?

I've studied Deathbrewers BIAB thread, but I need to adjust for different equipment. I only have one kettle, but it's a good size (9 gal) and I boil outside on a propane burner, so I can do a full boil. The only other pots I have available are 2 gal and 1.5 gallon.

Beersmith says to mash with 9.4 qts at 162, then sparge with 4.9 gallons at 168. I'm not sure what's the best way to do this with my equipment. What if I were to heat up 6 gallons close to boiling, then drain off five gallons into an igloo cooler I have. Then add another gallon or so to the brew pot to get up to the 9.4 qts and heat it to 162 for the mash? Any chance the water in the cooler (rectangular type, no drain) would hold enough temp for an hour while I mash? If it's too hot, I could add a little cool water to bring it down to 168, and if it's too cool, I could have some boiling water in the two gallon pot waiting to warm it back up. Would this work???

Any suggestions regarding these procedures, or problems with the recipe will be appreciated.

 

[Fatdog]

Wow, that's still a lot of grains and malt even for a PM. I sparge with about 150-155 degree water and half the amount of water I start my mash with. I have a tank less water heater so I can heat the water to the temp I want then I don't have to put water on the fire. For dry hopping I grow my own hops (cascade) and double dry hop in three fermentation stages. This way I get the bitterness I need and the hoppiness I'm searching for in the flavor. I also use a little darker (just 4 ounces)caramel roasted grains to add a little deeper color. IPA's I feel are just a little too light in color and flavor.

What is your ABV? Mine is around 6.8 to 7.5. I rarely get the same reading.

 

[EJay]

Nice recipe. I did it as a 2.5 gallon Biab. Last night I pulled my first pint and tonight my second. This is the first time I've kegged too. This recipe is a keeper.

 

[CharlieM]

Plan on making this my spring IPA!

 

[Mahonroy]

Hello, I currently have this fermenting on its 4th day. I have a quick question. Here is what you mentioned in your original post:

Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 7days @ 68f
Additional Fermentation: 7 days keg conditioned while force carbing
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 14days @ 68

Does this mean 7 days in primary fermentation, at which point you rack into a keg, toss in hops, and let sit for 14 days, then pull hops out and its ready to go?

Or does this mean 7 days in primary fermentation, rack into keg and let sit for 7 additional days, then pop keg lid and put in hops for 14 additional days, then pop keg lid, remove hops, then its ready to go?

Thanks!

 

[m00ps]

Hello, I currently have this fermenting on its 4th day. I have a quick question. Here is what you mentioned in your original post:

Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 7days @ 68f
Additional Fermentation: 7 days keg conditioned while force carbing
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 14days @ 68

Does this mean 7 days in primary fermentation, at which point you rack into a keg, toss in hops, and let sit for 14 days, then pull hops out and its ready to go?

Or does this mean 7 days in primary fermentation, rack into keg and let sit for 7 additional days, then pop keg lid and put in hops for 14 additional days, then pop keg lid, remove hops, then its ready to go?

Thanks!

Do it all in primary. Dry hop 3-7 days or so before kegging/bottling. Secondaries+IPAs=stupid

IPA brewing techniques have come a long way since 2008. Take advantage of it

 

[kombat]

I think lines 2 and 3 got switched. As written, it makes no sense.

Leave it in primary for 10 days. Dump in the dry hops, wait 3-5 more days. Rack to keg and carbonate.

 

[Mahonroy]

Do it all in primary. Dry hop 3-7 days or so before kegging/bottling. Secondaries+IPAs=stupid

IPA brewing techniques have come a long way since 2008. Take advantage of it

I think lines 2 and 3 got switched. As written, it makes no sense.

Leave it in primary for 10 days. Dump in the dry hops, wait 3-5 more days. Rack to keg and carbonate.

Perfect, thanks for the advice I will do just that!

 

[TxBigHops]

IPA brewing techniques have come a long way since 2008. Take advantage of it

And while you're at it, feel free to add in another step - whirlpool hop addition!
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=568961

 

[Jwin]

As well as no chill, fwh, mash hops, biab and you better be kegging!

 

[grundlepunch]

For this recipe I have been taking the 2oz dry hop and whirl pooling it instead, I like it

And while you're at it, feel free to add in another step - whirlpool hop addition!
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=568961

 

[BobSacamano]

I am brewing this, this weekend ... any general do's/donts for a newbie brewing first IPA?