Ale Asylum Ballistic Clone

[FightingBob]

I'm setting out to clone this tasty upper Midwest/Madison, WI beer, Here is what I know so far:

1. There are a load of Amarillo hops in this IPA. The Ale Asylum website says the schedule is propriety and "none of your business."
2. The the final gravity is 1.012 and the ABV is 7.5%. That makes the OG 1.070.

What I think:
1. The SRM is about 9.0
2.There is a two-row flavor
3. There is a mild nutty and tart-like flavor. I thought from the grain at first, but I think it's from the yeast.
4. The mouth-feel is thick, maybe from wheat and a higher mash temp?
5. There is some residual sweetness. Not from a typical American caramel/crystal malt.

With that, here is what I'm going to brew for the first 5.5 gallon test batch:

Grainbill:
12lbs US Two-row
2lbs White Wheat Malt
1lb Caramunich

Hops:
1oz Amarillo @60min
1.5 Amarillo @20min
1.5 Amarillo @0min

3oz Amarillo Dryhopped for 5 days

Yeast:
Wyeast 1272

Mash:
Single infusion 154F for 60 min

Let me know what you think.

 

[dlebert]

How did this turn out? Did the yeast seem correct?

 

[FightingBob]

How did this turn out? Did the yeast seem correct?

I got caught up brewing four other beers in preparation for the Door County Homebrew competition coming up in June, but I'm definitely planning on brewing this soon. Most likely this weekend. I'll probably start with a 2.5 gallon test batch.

I'll keep you posted!