New England IPA "Northeast" style IPA

[tbaldwin000]

Curious about how you folks carb up your hazies? Fill a keg and set it and forget it? Shake? What temp do you serve at and what volumes are you targeting. I feel like this part of my process hasn’t had a whole lot of attention paid and my brews are lacking something

I spund which gets me maybe 1.5vols from fermentation, then I chill to move to dry hop keg, then during dry hopping I charge to 40psi, agitate the dry hops (which has the side benefit of bringing the CO2 into solution quicker), and repeat several times over the days. Once it equalises around 17psi I stop topping it up.

 

[eugles]

33 psi for 48 hrs @ 39f. Then turn down to 12psi. Works for me

When you say turn down....Do you vent the keg first or do you just set to 12?

 

[Noob_Brewer]

Just pitched this. went the rehydrating route which is what Im used to with dry yeast. did 79% S33 and 21% S05. Brew day was a little off as I ended up with more wort than anticipated (head scratcher for now) so was low on OG by 2pts. Nevertheless, I'll let ya know how it goes. Thanks.

So, for the past 24 hrs saw no visual signs of fermentation so decided to take the hydro sample today (day 8) and gravity is 1.020, OG was 1.073. Definitely higher than I was hoping for, but ten minutes after I sampled for hydro, its bubbling again. This fermentation has been very odd for my liking. Took off like a rocket for 48 straight hrs then seemed to almost stall completely on day three but then started bubbling regularly at day 5 until yesterday. Nevertheless, not sure its completely done as it seems to be limping toward the finish line. But with 72% AA, not sure I will get much more out of predominately S33/S05 combo. Hydro sample tastes pretty good very peachy but sweet. My wife even said - "very sweet" lol. Fermented at 66 degrees all the way through and will bump it up a bit to try to encourage a little more. Would be pumped at this point if I could get another few points off this.

 

[InspectorJon]

Bump it up to 70* and give the fermenter a good swirl if you can to re-suspend some of the yeast. US05 might just get pushy and get you some more attenuation.

 

[Noob_Brewer]

Bump it up to 70* and give the fermenter a good swirl if you can to re-suspend some of the yeast. US05 might just get pushy and get you some more attenuation.

Thanks, yup - thats where its headed.

 

[Frieds]

Here is my TIPA attempt using LA3. It’s come out at 9.8% and after 6 days in the keg (23 days from brew day) it’s actually pretty delicious. I had efficiency issues on brew day so I upped the dextrose to 8% of the grist and added during the tail end of fermentation.

I aerated this twice. Once pre pitch and one about 15 hours later. Fermentation went flawlessly, the best ferment I’ve ever had with LA3.

My last two beers I’ve used majority Cryo & LUPOMAX and I agree with others that without sufficient T90 additions the beers lack some depth, this one included. Nonetheless, this is still delicious and dangerously smooth. Drinks like a 7.5-8%er.

OG 1.096
FG 1.021

6:1 Citra/Columbus

 

[wepeeler]

Any of you guys had luck or experience with Idaho Gem? Seems like a hop that would play perfectly in a NEIPA and definitely with Citra and Mosaic? Hop description online says red cherries, but the only reviews I can find is not as cherry as you would think. I've seen dank, piney and spicy. Some pineapple and grapefruit. I'm thinking of doing a Citra Mosiac base and incorporating Idaho Gem in the dry hop.

 

[elproducto]

What are people's thoughts on post-fermentation dry hopping under pressure? Any reason to do it?

 

[Dgallo]

What are people's thoughts on post-fermentation dry hopping under pressure? Any reason to do it?

If you have the ability, absolutely. Positive pressure will hold surface tension and keep compounds in solution.

 

[elproducto]

If you have the ability, absolutely. Positive pressure will hold surface tension and keep compounds in solution.

Thanks, any specific pressure?

 

[Dgallo]

Thanks, any specific pressure?

Not much needed, 5 psi or less

 

[Cluckin_Brewer]

First pour of this beer, used mosaic, citra, galaxy. One of my best brews yet, thanks for the recipe!

 

[Beerdrinker85]

First pour of this beer, used mosaic, citra, galaxy. One of my best brews yet, thanks for the recipe!

Nice color! how's the galaxy?I still struggle with Galaxy crop 2020 from YVH but really want to use the pound. I was thinking about only using it in the boil/WP and no galaxy in the DH.

 

[elproducto]

I know, Galaxy hates me. I want to like it but I've had too many diesel bombs I'm a bit gunshy.

 

[Cluckin_Brewer]

It’s great, first time using it and not getting any off putting flavours at all. I got mine from northwest hop farms up here in Canada, 2020 year.

 

[elproducto]

It’s great, first time using it and not getting any off putting flavours at all. I got mine from northwest hop farms up here in Canada, 2020 year.

Nice! Northwest customer here too.

 

[Spivey24]

Nice color! how's the galaxy?I still struggle with Galaxy crop 2020 from YVH but really want to use the pound. I was thinking about only using it in the boil/WP and no galaxy in the DH.

I wouldn’t use that 2020 crop from YVH in the boil. 90% certain that is what turned 2 batches of mine into bitter phenol messes. Not 100% sure, but ymmv.

 

[ihavenonickname]

@eugles Right the hops are preloaded in the dry hop keg and the co2 from fermentation flushesit over the days of fermentation.

Question about dry hopping in a fermentation purged keg. I can’t fit the keg in my fermentation chamber. Is there going to be an issue with those hops sitting at 80-90 degrees (garage in Florida) for several days? Any idea how long it actually needs to be connected during fermentation to properly purge the keg? Like 20-30 points? Only add hops and purge during last bit of fermentation and move inside the house until ready for closed transfer.

I think this is the link @RAID is talking about, I love this write up - it’s really important Information for us and I’m showing it to brewers all the time.
themodernbrewhouse

As far as temperature of the dry hops while your waiting for it to purge, I don’t think the difference between 70F and 80F would be significant. But that said after the bulk of fermentation has finished I move the dry hop kegback to cold fridge temps (38F) because it can only help.

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[Dgallo]

Sounds like I’m the only one who got great 2020 Galaxy lol both lots have been great. Not the best Galaxy I’ve ever had but still up there

 

[MMP126]

Any of you guys had luck or experience with Idaho Gem? Seems like a hop that would play perfectly in a NEIPA and definitely with Citra and Mosaic? Hop description online says red cherries, but the only reviews I can find is not as cherry as you would think. I've seen dank, piney and spicy. Some pineapple and grapefruit. I'm thinking of doing a Citra Mosiac base and incorporating Idaho Gem in the dry hop.

I made a beer with Idaho 7 and Idaho Gem. Didnt get cherry, but did get the piney and spicy. Not a huge fan.

 

[stickyfinger]

I was disappointed with the YVH Galaxy from 2020 as well. I just used it as a single hop in a IIPA and it's not great. 2019 was fantastic.

Nice color! how's the galaxy?I still struggle with Galaxy crop 2020 from YVH but really want to use the pound. I was thinking about only using it in the boil/WP and no galaxy in the DH.

 

[wepeeler]

I made a beer with Idaho 7 and Idaho Gem. Didnt get cherry, but did get the piney and spicy. Not a huge fan.

Crap. Not exactly what I'm going for. Weird, because most people don't get what the hop description says. Probably going to do a split batch, and dry hop with Idaho Gem just to see.

 

[aaronm13]

I was disappointed with the YVH Galaxy from 2020 as well. I just used it as a single hop in a IIPA and it's not great. 2019 was fantastic.

My experience of the 2020 crop too. Got two different batches and both were pretty rubbish. 2019 was amazing.

 

[stickyfinger]

I did an interesting comparison recently with 3 yeasts. Did a 3x5G batch of 85% pils malt /15% oat malt and pitched separate yeasts into each - S33, S04 and Verdant.

Here are the notes I took when I racked them to my dry hop kegs:

S33

fairly suflury, not really hoppy. pleasant taste, not too sweet. seemed a little more yeast or haze than s04 perhaps?

very lagery character.

S04

looks like a lot more yeast on bottom of fermenter than S33. definitely less haze for sure with S04. it has a kind of candied apple aroma and no sulfur really.

it tastes a little fruitier and a little crisper. i prefer it to the S33 for sure at this point at least.

definitely a sort of candied apple, fruity character in S04 and a crispness or maybe tartness i guess. no sulfur or lagery character really.

jenni says S04 is a little tarter, and i think that is right actually. a little bit of a sour apple character

verdant

definitely the most **** on the bottom of the fermenter and a little krausen ring at the top. has a slight sulfury aroma.

similar clarity to S04.

definitely the driest taste and much drier in reality! wow! kind of a neutral flavor. sulfur is very very light but more than S04.

a little bland

At this point I like the S04 best I think.

I did a small bittering charge and then added about 0.5 oz/gal of a blend of citra/waimea/I7/eureka! (2019 crops) in the hop stand. I was surprised at how little hop flavor there was in this from the hop stand. Maybe I'll play with adding hops at 10 minutes next time.

 

[ChiknNutz]

Interesting. I have so far only used S-04 for the NEIPAs and was planning to try the S-33 next as it is advertised to be more applicable for the style. Based on your assessment, maybe just stick with S-04.

 

[TBA]

I did an interesting comparison recently with 3 yeasts. Did a 3x5G batch of 85% pils malt /15% oat malt and pitched separate yeasts into each - S33, S04 and Verdant.

Here are the notes I took when I racked them to my dry hop kegs:

S33

fairly suflury, not really hoppy. pleasant taste, not too sweet. seemed a little more yeast or haze than s04 perhaps?

very lagery character.

S04

looks like a lot more yeast on bottom of fermenter than S33. definitely less haze for sure with S04. it has a kind of candied apple aroma and no sulfur really.

it tastes a little fruitier and a little crisper. i prefer it to the S33 for sure at this point at least.

definitely a sort of candied apple, fruity character in S04 and a crispness or maybe tartness i guess. no sulfur or lagery character really.

jenni says S04 is a little tarter, and i think that is right actually. a little bit of a sour apple character

verdant

definitely the most **** on the bottom of the fermenter and a little krausen ring at the top. has a slight sulfury aroma.

similar clarity to S04.

definitely the driest taste and much drier in reality! wow! kind of a neutral flavor. sulfur is very very light but more than S04.

a little bland

At this point I like the S04 best I think.

I did a small bittering charge and then added about 0.5 oz/gal of a blend of citra/waimea/I7/eureka! (2019 crops) in the hop stand. I was surprised at how little hop flavor there was in this from the hop stand. Maybe I'll play with adding hops at 10 minutes next time.

Any dry hops?

 

[stickyfinger]

Any dry hops?

No this is all pre-dryhop. I tasted each batch after racking to dryhop kegs. After dryhop they will all taste great I am sure. Dryhop is #1 by far in my experience.

 

[stickyfinger]

Interesting. I have so far only used S-04 for the NEIPAs and was planning to try the S-33 next as it is advertised to be more applicable for the style. Based on your assessment, maybe just stick with S-04.

if you can do a split batch and compare. I’d love to see what you experience. Just do a lower abv one though. The S33 seems to be a **** attenuator unless I just had an off fermentation, which is sort of unlikely i would think.

 

[stickyfinger]

Also, try the verdant to compare. It was less fruity for me but it had a nice flavor and was a great attenuator.

 

[ThatVideoKid]

This came out great. Citra and Cascade.

1.064-1.010 with Conan.