Wednesday, July 22, 2009

American IPA

A full-mash kit. Same process as the previous.
Mashed 16 July.

11.5 US 2-Row
8 oz. Carapils
8 oz. Crystal 40

1 hour:
1 oz. Yakima Magnum (AA 14.4%)
0.5 oz. Centennial (AA 9.7%)

15 mins:
0.5 oz. Cascade (AA 7.5%)

10 mins:
0.5 oz. Cascade (AA 7.5%)

5 mins:
0.5 oz. Centennial (AA 9.7%)

After fermentation slowed:
1 oz. Cascade (AA 7.5%)

Initial S.G 1.044

Ended up doing the cooling by just sealing it in the fermenter and leaving it overnight before pitching the yeast. I'm hoping that the temperature and the cleanliness of my gear means that no contamination crept in overnight...