American IPA Hop Circus

[HimalayanBrew]

Recipe Type

All Grain

Yeast

S-04

Yeast Starter

1 liter

Batch Size (Gallons)

15

Original Gravity

1.061

Final Gravity

1.012

Boiling Time (Minutes)

60

IBU

48

Color

5

Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)

7@68

Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)

7@68

Tasting Notes

Intensely fruity, smooth bitterness

15 gallons

35lbs Pilsen (or Pale Malt)
2lbs, 1 oz Caramel light (10)
1lb, 8oz Carapils

Mash @ 152 for 60 min

.75 Summit @ 60 min
1.5 Cascade @ 30 min
1.5 Cascade @ 10 min
2.25 Citra @ 5 min
2.25 Citra @ flameout/whirlpool
2.25 Citra + 2.25 Cascade dry hop in secondary

S-04 1 liter starter

 

[thehaze]

So you use 4.5 lbs of hops in the dry hop for 15 gallons? That's a lot, but sky is the limit.

If you are actually using 4.5 oz hops, then no, it's not expensive and I don't think it's tasty either with so little hops for 15 gallons.

What are the actual numbers?

 

[HimalayanBrew]

You're right that the dry hop profile isn't extreme. 4.5 oz of Citra/Cascade as a dry hop with another 4.5 oz in the last 5 min gives it a very fruity aroma and great flavor profile after about 2 weeks in the bottle. I've brewed it many times with great results and feedback. At 48 IBU, it's not a bitter bomb, but the aroma, flavor and bitterness are right on for the ABV and simple grain bill.