New England IPA "Northeast" style IPA

[Noob_Brewer]

Anyone used S-33 for this style yet? I was talking to a reputable brewer near me, and he mentioned knowing some people who used S-33 for their hazys. I researched a bit online, and I do see that people have made, in their opinions, great neipas with it. It's technically a Belgian yeast, but I may have to give it a whirl.

I used it once. Since I knew there was some attenuation issues with it IIRC I used it in combination with S04. It was 75% S-33, 25% S04. Still finished at 1.023. Wasn't a huge fan. From memory though I distinctly remember a thick mouthfeel but I also remember it kinda not letting the hops shine through.

I used US05 with it, not S04

 

[Noob_Brewer]

I think it's less critical on the homebrew level. Obviously we'd like to pitch the perfect amount every time, but without a microscope and actually counting cells, we really don't know. Underpitching stresses yeast, which can lead to off flavors (some of which are ok depending on style), and overpitching can lead to yeast dropping out early and not finishing fermentation. Personally, I always overbuild, with the thought that I don't count cells, and I'd rather err on the side of more, not less. The more I've read about yeast, the common theme is always take less healthy (viable) yeast vs more unhealthy yeast.

Back to NEIPA talk and I'll be kegging a split batch Simcoe/Strata 50/50 on Thursday. Big WP addition and even larger dry hop. Coastal Haze and 1318. Can't friggin wait.

Will be very curious to see the comparison of yeasts!

 

[YeastFeast]

Coastal Haze and 1318. Can't friggin wait.

The last 2 Hazys I made used these two. Mine were too far apart to compare directly. Look forward to seeing what you think the differences are.

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

I started using coastal haze a couple batches ago and have stuck with it since. Have one on the stir plate now for a brew day this weekend that I'm entertaining into the pa state final competition. I have used imperial a24 and a38, and a few other yeast strains, nothing against the other yeasts I just prefer the coastal haze. I have had repeatable results and really happy with it overall. This was my last batch with it, brewed in may, keg just kicked this past weekend.

 

[tgrizelj]

I started using coastal haze a couple batches ago and have stuck with it since. Have one on the stir plate now for a brew day this weekend that I'm entertaining into the pa state final competition. I have used imperial a24 and a38, and a few other yeast strains, nothing against the other yeasts I just prefer the coastal haze. I have had repeatable results and really happy with it overall. This was my last batch with it, brewed in may, keg just kicked this past weekend.
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+1 for the Coastal Haze! It's been my go-to for my last several batches. Here's my last batch. Same glass as yours!

 

[Dgallo]

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+1 for the Coastal Haze! It's been my go-to for my last several batches. Here's my last batch. Same glass as yours!

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t it just WL version of dryhop

 

[tgrizelj]

DCorrect me if I’m wrong but isn’t it just WL version of dryhop

I'm not sure how those blends compare. I've only used A24 dryhop once before but had some issues with that batch not related to the yeast. I'll have to try it again.

 

[Dgallo]

I'm not sure how those blends compare. I've only used A24 dryhop once before but had some issues with that batch not related to the yeast. I'll have to try it again.

Everyone has their preference but I’m just interested to know the linage. I’m assuming it has that sac trios or cerv being that it’s STA1 positive

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

It may very well be, I prefer white labs though, again nothing against a24 or imperial in general. But my lhbs carries white labs and I've preferred this yeast to what I've used in the past. I've changed other minor things as well but I really like what I get from coastal haze.

 

[jturman35]

I like Juice and Dry Hop as my top two yeast for this style. US05 is hard to beat for just an IPA.

 

[ihavenonickname]

So, If Im not mistaken, starting gravity (OG) really depends on the full potential of the grains used and assumes that you achieve 100% conversion in the mash. I never thought that mash temp times could affect starting gravity (again assuming that you get 100% conversion in any given recipe). So I think the trick is to get your mash temp up to the Alpha - Amylase optimal range BEFORE 100% conversion is complete. Obviously if you did a single infusion at 148 for the duration (where alpha activity and remaining dextrin are low) you would end up with a highly fermentable and drier beer with a lower FG. So in my own anecdotal experience by the time I hit the 160F step, the mash is already 70-80% converted which I think is OK. The 160F step then helps with body by leaving more unfermentable sugars for the remaining part of the conversion.
EDIT: I'll also add that I do think the 160F step is critical to helping with Foam retention which also helps with the perception of body/mouthfeel as well.

I did a few with the mid 150 step but have ditched it. I am pretty much going with 148-150 for 30minutes and then 160 for 30minutes and then 168-170 for mashout

Thanks this is helpful... One point to clarify, I think many people will say that OG is effected by the steps because you get full conversion (whereas single steps can have partial like 90%) Evidence for this is many will claim much higher mash effeciencies with stingle steps at 148 than they will with single steps at 154.

But regarding your schedule and building body, here is my practical follow up question:
If I start with a a schedule of 146F for 30, 158 for 30, 168 for 10 after then decide to adjust it for MORE body (less attenuation) How should I adjust the schedule? Shorten the Beta rest? Increase the Beta temperature? Lengthen the alpha rest?

@couchsending if you are still out there!

 

[HopsAreGood]

Haven’t posted much lately. Sipping on my latest and really digging it.

8%abv

70% 2-row
15% white wheat
10% malted oats
5% carafoam

4 oz citra lupomax 170 WP

Verdant at 68 for 3 days, then 72 for 7 more.

Soft crash to 58 for 2 days before transferring to dry hop keg.

Dry hop for 3 days at 58 rolling keg a few times daily:

2 oz citra cryo
2 oz mosaic cryo
4 oz Nectaron.

Crash to 34 for 2 days.

Jump to serving keg and carb to 2.2 volumes. Loving this one so far!

 

[ihavenonickname]

@HopsAreGood Man I am always so inspired by your posts! The color is just outrageous, looks so delicious.

How important do you think cryo and lupomax are to the quality of your final product? Or is the primary benefit of cryo/lupo just better yield? (less wort and beer absorption?

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

I have yet to use cryo or lupomax, I'm curious to do so once I run out of the hops I currently have on hand.

 

[Noob_Brewer]

I have yet to use cryo or lupomax, I'm curious to do so once I run out of the hops I currently have on hand.

"once I run out of the hops I have on hand" - you sir are much more disciplined than I when I comes to buying hops. My hop habit is like my wife (and three kids) shopping habits. I'm always telling her what she tells me all the time: do you know how much I saved by purchasing $$$XYZ amount of money? Anyhow, I like lupomax a lot. Haven't used cryo

 

[Dgallo]

I have yet to use cryo or lupomax, I'm curious to do so once I run out of the hops I currently have on hand.

Both are excellent for bright pops to elevate varietal characteristics. I use it religiously. I’ve come to enjoy it more when I have some amount of the same hop in the dryhop as t90. That’s where I think it really does it’s best work but it’s great regardless

 

[HopsAreGood]

@HopsAreGood Man I am always so inspired by your posts! The color is just outrageous, looks so delicious.

How important do you think cryo and lupomax are to the quality of your final product? Or is the primary benefit of cryo/lupo just better yield? (less wort and beer absorption?

I’ve made some beers I really liked with all T-90s and some that I didn’t because the hops sucked. I’d say 99% of the time using cryo/lupomax etc…the quality of the hops is always good. In a way it’s assurance that your beer won’t suck because your hops sucked. Less beer loss is also a very nice benefit.

I’ll say that blending in some T-90s does seem to add something that goes missing if using all cryo/lupomax.

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

I have yet to use cryo or lupomax, I'm curious to do so once I run out of the hops I currently have on hand. Which is a lot,

"once I run out of the hops I have on hand" - you sir are much more disciplined than I when I comes to buying hops. My hop habit is like my wife (and three kids) shopping habits. I'm always telling her what she tells me all the time: do you know how much I saved by purchasing $$$XYZ amount of money? Anyhow, I like lupomax a lot. Haven't used cryo

Dude I get that, but honestly I brew 15 gallon batches and a neipa will burn through lbs of hops at a time as opposed to ounces so to save some dough I bought some citra and mosaic and a couple others in bulk. Like this size

So that being said I'm probably down to maybe 2 more batches of neipa before I invest in some lupomax or cryo, and yes I have done some impulse buys on Yakima for galaxy and whatnot so yeah, when my wife buys yet another pair of shoes or earrings or whatever I just say, those look great.. her closet has shoes and tons of clothes, my freezer has hops. So I'm probably actually less disciplined then you are, or maybe the same but in a different manner. Either way I'll be trying out these higher concentration hops soon as I can.

 

[Dgallo]

I have yet to use cryo or lupomax, I'm curious to do so once I run out of the hops I currently have on hand. Which is a lot,

Dude I get that, but honestly I brew 15 gallon batches and a neipa will burn through lbs of hops at a time as opposed to ounces so to save some dough I bought some citra and mosaic and a couple others in bulk. Like this size View attachment 778472
So that being said I'm probably down to maybe 2 more batches of neipa before I invest in some lupomax or cryo, and yes I have done some impulse buys on Yakima for galaxy and whatnot so yeah, when my wife buys yet another pair of shoes or earrings or whatever I just say, those look great.. her closet has shoes and tons of clothes, my freezer has hops. So I'm probably actually less disciplined then you are, or maybe the same but in a different manner. Either way I'll be trying out these higher concentration hops soon as I can.

I hope you have a vacuum sealer buying 11lb bags at a time lol

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

I hope you have a vacuum sealer buying 11lb bags at a time lol

Yessir, vacuum seal and deep freeze in 1lb packs. I got a good vacuum sealer a few years ago when I started butchering my own deer, but that's a whole different hobby. Haha. Brewed a batch today, excited for this one, simcoe, citra, mosaic hot side. Planning for citra, mosaic and nectaron in the dry hop. Had a local brew after mashing in.

 

[Benson Brewhouse]

It is always good to learn from others successes and failures.

BTW, I am not sure where you are in relationship to Falls Church VA. Dominion Wine & Beer has been rotating in some kegs of Monkish this week. I was at Monkish in 2019, and I was more excited to try out some of their Belgian offerings. The Monkish "Realer That Real" I had yesterday was not too impressive (at 10% it had a noticeable alcohol hotness). I thought the Equilibrium MC2 was quite nice. Looks like they have 3 Monkish beers on tap right now. Though personally, I am pretty happy with many of the area brewed NEIPA beers.

This is good to know - I'm in Falls Church (between 29 and 50, off Fairview Park) - I haven't hit Dominion in a while but they always seem to have an excellent rotation. I'll have to check if they still have any Monkish on tap.

 

[elproducto]

On the Cryo/Lupomax topic... is there one that people prefer over the other?
I haven't used them, but would be interested in incorporating them into my recipes.

 

[Benson Brewhouse]

On the Cryo/Lupomax topic... is there one that people prefer over the other?
I haven't used them, but would be interested in incorporating them into my recipes.

They're effectively the same thing - both are concentrated lupulin pellets. Cryo is made by Yakima Chief and Lupomax is made by Haas.

 

[elproducto]

They're effectively the same thing - both are concentrated lupulin pellets. Cryo is made by Yakima Chief and Lupomax is made by Haas.

TY. Cryo seems much easier to get here in Canada.

I've been disappointed with Centennial Hops recently.. wondering if the cryo would be better.

 

[HopsAreGood]

They're effectively the same thing - both are concentrated lupulin pellets. Cryo is made by Yakima Chief and Lupomax is made by Haas.

More or less. Cryo is actually slightly more concentrated than lupomax. Suggested use for cryo is about 50%, meaning if you were going to use 2 oz of regular t-90s you’d just use 1 oz of cryo. Lupomax is about 70% give or take. When I calculate lupomax I generally go anywhere from 65-75% meaning 1 oz lupomax is about 1.5 oz t90s (66%) or 1.5 oz lupomax is about 2 oz t90s (75%)

You can obviously calculate your recipes anyway you like. The AA percentages on cryo and lupomax also back up the 50 and 70% accuracy versus t90s. A 12% citra is likely around 24 in cryo and 17-18 in lupomax.

 

[Dgallo]

More or less. Cryo is actually slightly more concentrated than lupomax. Suggested use for cryo is about 50%, meaning if you were going to use 2 oz of regular t-90s you’d just use 1 oz of cryo. Lupomax is about 70% give or take. When I calculate lupomax I generally go anywhere from 65-75% meaning 1 oz lupomax is about 1.5 oz t90s (66%) or 1.5 oz lupomax is about 2 oz t90s (75%)

You can obviously calculate your recipes anyway you like. The AA percentages on cryo and lupomax also back up the 50 and 70% accuracy versus t90s. A 12% citra is likely around 24 in cryo and 17-18 in lupomax.

I also believe the process of extraction is different as well and that LUPOMAX supposedly has less degrade of compounds than cryogenics. I’ll see if I can find where I thought I read thaat

 

[Frieds]

In my anecdotal experience, I prefer lupomax over Cryo but I’ve only really used a decent amount of Citra in both forms. I found my Citra Lupomax beers to have more overall consistent true Citra hop flavour.

 

[rnewt]

I've got an exciting weekend for haze! I followed the soft crash + dry hop instructions for my last beer (first brew in a long time) and it came out decent. There was an issue with the water calculator I was using (or perhaps misusing) and had a pretty substantial overdosage of 10% phosphoric acid that gave it a slight tartness. Overall though, it's got drinkability for this Florida heat/humidity. I didn't get great extraction on the dry hops since I'm fermenting/dry hopping in the same vessel and don't want to disturb the settled yeast, but I'm going to track down another keg to dry hop in for my next brew.

Next recipe:

Targeting 5 gallons in the keg and 70-75%ish efficiency from being a little better with my Foundry
80% 2-row,
10% malted oats,
10% red wheat

.5 oz CTZ 60 min

Ca/Mg/Na/SO4/Cl/Ph
90/10/70/100/200/5.3

whirlpool:
.5 oz CTZ
3 oz citra t-90
2 oz el dorado
1 oz amarillo

dry hop:
1 oz amarillo cryo
4 oz el dorado t-90
1 oz citra cryo



Also exciting, Woven Water in Tampa is dropping a Nectaron beer (also hopped with Citra and Lotus) tomorrow. I have to check it out given the raving reviews for Nectaron earlier in this thread!

 

[Dgallo]

I've got an exciting weekend for haze! I followed the soft crash + dry hop instructions for my last beer (first brew in a long time) and it came out decent. There was an issue with the water calculator I was using (or perhaps misusing) and had a pretty substantial overdosage of 10% phosphoric acid that gave it a slight tartness. Overall though, it's got drinkability for this Florida heat/humidity. I didn't get great extraction on the dry hops since I'm fermenting/dry hopping in the same vessel and don't want to disturb the settled yeast, but I'm going to track down another keg to dry hop in for my next brew.


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Next recipe:

Targeting 5 gallons in the keg and 70-75%ish efficiency from being a little better with my Foundry
80% 2-row,
10% malted oats,
10% red wheat

.5 oz CTZ 60 min

Ca/Mg/Na/SO4/Cl/Ph
90/10/70/100/200/5.3

whirlpool:
.5 oz CTZ
3 oz citra t-90
2 oz el dorado
1 oz amarillo

dry hop:
1 oz amarillo cryo
4 oz el dorado t-90
1 oz citra cryo



Also exciting, Woven Water in Tampa is dropping a Nectaron beer (also hopped with Citra and Lotus) tomorrow. I have to check it out given the raving reviews for Nectaron earlier in this thread!

Did you ever find out exactly what your issue with your acid was? I highly suggest using Bru’n water for water calculations. It’s free and pretty much exact for me. If you go this route, just make sure you select the correct drop down for the acid type and strength

 

[rnewt]

Did you ever find out exactly what your issue with your acid was? I highly suggest using Bru’n water for water calculations. It’s free and pretty much exact for me. If you go this route, just make sure you select the correct drop down for the acid type and strength

I used the brewersfriend calculator for advanced water chemistry and mash. I'm going to assume I just didn't use it correctly given how significant the error was. ~70 ml for a 10lb grain bill that was mostly 2 row with 10 oz of crystal! Tasting it along the way I kept thinking, "hmm, it's never been this tart before."

I did exactly that this time, as per Bru'n, and have an amount of acid that seems much more reasonable: 1 tbsp of 10% phosphoric to bring 5 gallons down to ~5.3.