American IPA Sierra Nevada Celebration Clone 2013

[andy906]

This is becoming my go to brew. I have gotten a lot of compliments on this one, and have a ten gallon batch in the carboy. If you liked this beer I suggest trying it.

 

[bredle]

Andy - don't know how I missed your post, but I'm glad it turned out good. I really enjoy Celebration, and still think this recipe is about as close as it comes. I am looking forward to it coming out soon (although I'm enjoying Flip Side now).

I just bought the ingredients to start brewing the clone for the fall and am looking forward to it!

For those interested, I have the BeerXML file on my blog here.

 

[ryancrook]

Not sure if you guys saw this yet but it's from BYO Dec 2012

 

[bredle]

Did not see that issue; thanks for sharing. I've got the ingredients for the original recipe I posted and am looking forward to brewing it shortly for the holidays!


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[JohnSand]

Thank you all for sharing. I just started drinking a Green Flash WCIPA clone, really good. I have the ingredients for this too. Maybe this week.
A reminder to myself to read all the pages for the recipes.

 

[cantrell00]

30% open fermentation

 

[Dozzi]

Can I dry hop in primary after fermantation finish or is better to skip this part?

 

[burninator]

Can I dry hop in primary after fermantation finish or is better to skip this part?

That's what I always do. Hops in a bag.

 

[leinsterbeer]

Hi all,

Virgin newbie here and this will be my 1st brew. I have some experience, watchin a mate do all told, 3 brews but never myself.

Does anyone know should I add spraymalt in at the end to aid carbonation in the bottle???
Any advice gratefully accepted/

 

[zephed666]

Not sure if you guys saw this yet but it's from BYO Dec 2012
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Does it matter if you dry hop with pellets or whole?

 

[cantrell00]

Does it matter if you dry hop with pellets or whole?

Sierra Nevada swears by whole hops... I think either work just as well.

 

[cantrell00]

Brewed the 2012 recipe today.. 1.068.

88.5% Pale & 11.5 Fawcett 40-50L Crystal produced a dead on match to the original as far as color.

 

[cannman]

2014 Celebration was a disappointment. Can't wait for 2015's.

 

[bredle]

It's about time to re-brew this recipe. Let us know how yours turns out cantrell!

 

[cantrell00]

It's about time to re-brew this recipe. Let us know how yours turns out cantrell!

Will do

 

[smurfjuice]

2014 Celebration was a disappointment. Can't wait for 2015's.

When it becomes a mass produced beer, a lot is lost from the original ... just
my $.2

 

[cantrell00]

When it becomes a mass produced beer, a lot is lost from the original ... just
my $.2

2014 edition had more to do with minimal availability of preferred UK crystal malt.

This according to those I spoke with at the brewery in NC.

 

[cannman]

2014 edition had more to do with minimal availability of preferred UK crystal malt.

This according to those I spoke with at the brewery in NC.

I thought the beer industry was booming!? How is there a shortage?

 

[bob1852]

I thought the beer industry was booming!? How is there a shortage?

Weather affects barley and hop planned production quite a bit...

 

[cannman]

Weather affects barley and hop planned production quite a bit...

Thanks for the info. Does anyone do a "grain forecast" similar to the way wine grapes are tracked?

 

[bob1852]

Thanks for the info. Does anyone do a "grain forecast" similar to the way wine grapes are tracked?

I would assume so, since I'm sure they have their planned inventory tied up in long term contracts...

 

[1977Brewer]

I'm just waiting for my first 12 pack. Not sure if I want to even attempt brewing it. Top ten beer for me though.

 

[cantrell00]

2014 crystal issue was more related to the quality than quantity.

The type crystal used in Celebration is pretty significant.

 

[thefolkmetal]

Just got the ingredients for this beer in yesterday, per the original recipe. I think I am going to drop some of the crystal malt, maybe use 1lb 4oz or something to that effect. Really looking forward to this one!

 

[MMJfan]

Brewing up a batch of this today!

I went with 12.5 lbs of 2 row and 1.5 lbs of Crystal 60L and I'm mashing at 152F.

For my hop schedule, I'm upping the flavor hop additions a bit because I like my hops!

Bittering with 1.0 oz. of Columbus because my LHBS was out of Chinook. I usually like to use Columbus as my bittering hop in my IPA's anyways so no biggie there.

I'm also going with just a 60 minute boil.

As for my flavor hop additions, I'm going with 1.5 oz Cascade and 1 oz Centennial at 10 and then again at flameout.

For dry hopping I'm planning on 1 oz of both Cascade and Centennial.

This is one of my favorite IPA's and a great IPA to drink in the cooler months so I can't wait for this one!

 

[bredle]

Just got the ingredients for this beer in yesterday, per the original recipe. I think I am going to drop some of the crystal malt, maybe use 1lb 4oz or something to that effect. Really looking forward to this one!

thefolkmetal: did you get a chance to brew? How did it turn out?

 

[DaveSquared]

Just brewed this recipe as well.
12.5lbs 2-row
1lb crystal 60L

Mash @ 157

.75 oz Chinook @90min
.5 oz Centennial @90min
1.5 oz Cascade @10 min
.66 oz Centennial @ flameout
1.33oz Cascade @ flameout
1.33oz Cascade @ DH
.66oz Centennial @DH

US-05 at 65°

Hit my numbers almost perfectly.

Expected OG= 1.064
Actual OG= 1.065

Hydro sample tasted great! Color looked pretty accurate as well. Once I get it kegged and a sample taken I will post a picture!

 

[lumpher]

Celebration is an outstanding beer. I need to brew it soon. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[thefolkmetal]

thefolkmetal: did you get a chance to brew? How did it turn out?

I did! Completely forgot to check back in.

My FG wound up being lower than anticipated, so I ended up with 8.5% abv. Oddly, it's still incredibly sweet because of all the caramel. My friends say that it tastes more like an ESB than an IPA to them, and I tend to agree.

Also, I think that there is a great hop presence in this beer, but it really needs a little more straight bitterness. I have had it side by side with the real thing, and it is much more assertively bitter, and I miss that bitterness in mine.

So, if I were to brew this again, I would cut back on the caramel malt and bump up the bittering hops. Other than that, it's a solid recipe!

 

[arnobg]

I love this beer and want to brew it next year some time since it is a little late for the season with the other stuff I have lined up.

All of the different recipes in here though is confusing me.

What is the difference in profile between 2012/2013? Do they change it every year. SRM 10 vs SRM 13 is a big difference, just trying ot go by the best recipe.

Has anyone brewed both?