This west coast DIPA was inspired by Beavertown’s Gamma-Ray. There was always going to be a large amount hops in this beer. All of which soak up good wort, reduce efficiency and are a pain to separate. To help reduce the amount of hops I decided to use three different hop extracts.
1. Flex
Flex is an extract that is added to the boil. It is used to impart bitterness in a consistent and predictable manner.
For this brew though, I wanted some more complexity, so I added a small amount of pellets to compliment the Flex.
2. Incognito
I’ve used this number of times before during the hop stand after the boil. I’m already a fan of this product because the hop aroma in the kettle is sublime. It does however leave the kettle in a right sticky mess that requires some cleaning.
3.Spectrum
This is interesting. Spectrum is intended for dry hopping during active fermentation. It consists of 100% hops in a molasses type goo.
Two things struck me about this beer, orange and orange. It has a definitive orange aroma and the taste combined with bitterness was burnt orange. I am not sure where this came from, obviously the hops, but don’t know if it was a single variety or a combination of Azacca, Mosaic and Simcoe.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 L | 60 min | 77.5 | 8.1 SRM | 1.07 | 1.014 | 7.35 % |
| Actuals | 1.07 | 1.014 | 7.35 % | |||
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Pale Ale | 18 B | 1.045 - 1.06 | 1.01 - 1.015 | 30 - 50 | 5 - 10 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Choice Malt ® Ale | 10.5 kg | 93.33 |
| CaraGold | 500 g | 4.44 |
| Caravienne Malt | 250 g | 2.22 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 g | 60 min | Boil | CO2Extract | 65 |
| Idaho #7 | 10 g | 30 min | Boil | Pellet | 12.2 |
| Idaho #7 | 10 g | 20 min | Boil | Pellet | 12.2 |
| Azacca | 50 g | 10 min | Boil | Pellet | 12.5 |
| Idaho #7 | 10 g | 10 min | Boil | Pellet | 12.2 |
| Incognito Mosaic | 15 g | 0 min | Boil | Cryo | 47 |
| Spectrum Mosaic | 15 g | 3 days | Dry Hop | CO2Extract | 0 |
| Azacca | 100 g | 3 days | Dry Hop | Pellet | 12.5 |
| Simcoe | 100 g | 3 days | Dry Hop | Pellet | 13.7 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking Soda (NaHCO3) | 0.741 g | 0 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) | 3.148 g | 0 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Canning Salt (NaCl) | 0.648 g | 0 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Chalk (CaCO3) | 0.741 g | 0 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | 7.037 g | 0 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Gypsum (CaSO4) | 12.685 g | 0 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Protofloc Tablet | 1.25 items | 15 min | Boil | Other |
| Polyclar Brewbrite | 3.704 g | 10 min | Boil | Fining |
| Yeast Nutrients | 0.313 tsp | 0 min | Flameout | Other |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| American West Coast Ale (BRY-97) | Lallemand (LalBrew) | 80% | 15°C - 22°C |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 66°C | 70 min |
Fermentation
| Step | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 days | 19°C |
| Secondary | 3 days | 21°C |
| Aging | 0 days | 0°C |
Notes
| Inspired by the DIY DOG Book - featuring collaboration with Beavertown |
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