Turn an IPA Kit into A blondish Ale

[schiersteinbrewing]

I was given a NB Chinook IPA extract kit, however I am not an IPA fan. I have an idea to use a German hops instead of the Chinook hops and make it a blondeish ale.

Go from this:
Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 3.67 gal
Post Boil Volume: 3.38 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.00 gal
Bottling Volume: 4.60 gal
Estimated OG: 1.053 SG
Estimated Color: 7.6 SRM
Estimated IBU: 41.4 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 0.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt Name
12.0 oz Belgian Caramel Pils (6.0 SRM)
4.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L (120.0 SRM)
1 lbs Extra Light Dry Extract (3.0 SRM)
6 lbs Pilsner Liquid Extract (3.5 SRM)
1.00 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Boil 60.0 min
0.50 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Boil 10.0 min
0.50 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Boil 1.0 min
1.0 pkg American Ale (Wyeast Labs #1056)
1.00 oz Chinook [13.00 %] - Dry Hop 14.0 Days

To this:

Recipe Specifications
--------------------------
Boil Size: 3.67 gal
Post Boil Volume: 3.38 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.00 gal
Bottling Volume: 4.60 gal
Estimated OG: 1.053 SG
Estimated Color: 7.6 SRM
Estimated IBU: 12.7 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 0.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
------------
Amt Name
12.0 oz Belgian Caramel Pils (6.0 SRM)
4.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L (120.0 SRM)
1 lbs Extra Light Dry Extract (3.0 SRM)
6 lbs Pilsner Liquid Extract (3.5 SRM)
1.00 oz Hallertauer Hersbrucker [4%] - Boil 60 min
1.0 pkg American Ale (Wyeast Labs #1056)

Any Thoughts or suggestions?

 

[prandlesc]

I'd suggest you use .5 oz Chinook at 60 min., and add your 1 oz Hallertauer @ 10 min. The Chinook will add just a little bitterness and the Hallertauer's aroma will still have some impact. Adding the Hallertauer for 60 minutes will provide almost no bitterness or aroma. Then find a friend that likes IPAs and gift the rest of your Chinook.

 

[schiersteinbrewing]

Thank you, I am lost when it comes to hops. I just ordered "For The Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops"

 

[prandlesc]

Thank you, I am lost when it comes to hops. I just ordered "For The Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops"

That's a great book - I have a copy, too. It's definitely a well used reference for me. I just bought "Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers" from the brewers association, too, and I'm looking forward to learning more about how water affects brewing outcomes.

Best of luck in your recipe conversion.

 

[schiersteinbrewing]

I'm currently reading Yeast by John Palmer water is on the list to read.