1 Gallon Recipes Critiques

[duff34]

I've already done basic extra hoppy IPA's and now I want to create lighter and fruitier IPA's that are crisp on the pallet and really let the hops shine. I hopburst in all my recipes to avoid the typical bitterness in IPA's as I prefer in your face hop flavor/aroma minus the puckering bitterness.

With that being said, here are the latest 1-gallon IPA recipes I plan on brewing this weekend. Please let me know if there is anything I should or you would change/add as I'm still somewhat new to brewing and open to suggestions to learn as much as possible. Also, let me know of your experiences w/these hops.

I find w/fruitier IPA's it's best to use the lightest malt extract as creates the best malt canvas to really let the hops be the main feature. So, for both i'm using the same base. Here they are:


Simcoe/Galaxy IPA: (passionfruit, melon, citrusy, slight pine)

2lbs extra light extract
2oz Carapils
IBU: 60-ish
ABV: 5.9%



Simcoe - 0.25oz 20min
Galaxy - 0.25oz 10min
Galaxy - 0.25oz 5min
Galaxy - 0.25oz 0min/Whirlpool
Galaxy - 0.25oz Dry hop 7 Days
Simcoe - 0.13oz Dry Hop 7 Days



Citra/El Dorado IPA (watermelon, passionfruit, pear)

2lbs extra light extract
2oz Carapils
IBU: 60-ish
ABV: 5.9%



Citra - 0.25oz 20min
El Dorado - 0.25oz 10min
El Dorado - 0.25oz 5min
El Dorado - 0.25oz 0min/Whirlpool
El Dorado - 0.25oz Dry hop 7 Days
Citra - 0.13oz Dry Hop 7 Days