American IPA Summer IPA

[JLem]

Wow! this looks great! I noticed you used acidulated malt for mash pH. Did you start with RO water?

I do not use RO water, but like to use the acidulated malt to dial in my mash pH. I don't like to over use gypsum and/or calcium chloride. Since I've started using acidulated malt in my light-colored beers I have been able to avoid an off-flavor/astringency that I attest to too high a mash pH (and subsequent tannin extraction).

 

[Sunward33]

I do not use RO water, but like to use the acidulated malt to dial in my mash pH. I don't like to over use gypsum and/or calcium chloride. Since I've started using acidulated malt in my light-colored beers I have been able to avoid an off-flavor/astringency that I attest to too high a mash pH (and subsequent tannin extraction).

I have very chalky well water and am planning to use RO when I brew this this weekend. Would you recommend adding anything beside calcium chloride and gypsum if using acidulated malt?

 

[JLem]

I have very chalky well water and am planning to use RO when I brew this this weekend. Would you recommend adding anything beside calcium chloride and gypsum if using acidulated malt?

I've never used RO water before, so I really don't know how to build it up appropriately. I imagine using gypsum and CaCl2 will be enough. You want to make sure that you have enough Cacium, as well as some sulfates and clorides, which you will get from gypsum and CaCl2. You might consider looking around for how to brew with RO water though - I'd hate to give you bad advice!

 

[copper2hopper]

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So I'm a day early but I'm glad I pulled a sample from the tap cuz I think I woulda been over carbed by tomorrow. So glad I made 10 gallons of this. Awesome recipe! Highly recommended! Thanks!

 

[Sunward33]

That look delicious Copper. Brewing this today. Can't wait to get the burner fired up!

 

[copper2hopper]

Good luck! The more I'm drinking and smelling this...it has a very sweet fruity punch too it. Very nice!

 

[Sunward33]

Nice. This turned out really well. It smells like a tangerine and tastes amazing. My favorite homebrew so far. I think this will be on regular rotation.

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[JLem]

Those look awesome! Glad the recipe is working out well !

 

[Sunward33]

Brewing this again this weekend.
The first time I couldn't find Motueka so I subbed extra Amarillo, but my LHBS had it this time so I'll give it a try. They smell awesome.
I'll let you know how it goes.