American IPA
BJCP 2008 – 14B
Batch #:
2007-12
Brew Date:
April 21, 2007
Tap Date:
June 2, 2007
Cost:
21.17
Statistics
OG:
1.050 12.4° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.4° P
Attenuation:
79% Apparent – 64.5% Real
Color:
5.5SRM
IBU:
54.1
BU/GU:
1.08
ABV:
4.9%
ABW:
4.2%
Calories:
166 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 8.00 pounds | American Pale Malt (2-Row) | 80% |
| 1.00 pounds | Crystal Malt 20L | 10% |
| 1.00 pounds | American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt | 10% |
| 10.00 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.75 ounces | Cascade | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 5.5% | |
| 1.00 ounces | Cascade | 30 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 5.5% | |
| 0.25 ounces | Cascade | 0 minutes | Dry Hop | Pellets | 5.5% | |
| 3.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Non-Fermentables
| Amount | Non-Fermentable | Type | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp. | Gypsum | Water Agent | Boil | 60 minutes |
| 1/4 tsp. | Super Irish Moss | Other | Boil | 15 minutes |
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Ale | White Labs | WLP001 | Liquid |
Mash Profile Infusion
Ideal Grain Temp:
15°F
Ideal Tun Temp:
154°F
Ideal Sparge Temp:
168°F
Ideal PH:
5.20
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dough In | 5 minutes | 154° F | |
| 2 | Infusion | 60 minutes | 154° F | |
| 3 | Sparge | 20 minutes | 168° F | |
| 4 | Sparge | 20 minutes | 168° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 68° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 68° F
Age:
28 days @ 55° F
General Info
Formulated to be similar to Anchor Libery Ale. Not strictly according to style - OG and ABV levels are below the BJCP guidelines.
Procedure
- Single infusion mash
- Using a hop bag, add 1.75 ounces of Cascade hops
- After 30 minutes, add 1.0 ounces of Cascades hops to the hop bag
- After 45 minutes, add 1/4 tsp. of Super Irish Moss
- After 60 minutes, remove from heat
- Cool wort
- Pitch yeast
- In 1-2 weeks transfer wort to secondary and add a hop bag with the remaining Cascades (dry hop)
- Condition cool for 3-6 weeks
