ChadChaney
Well-Known Member
I love hoppy beers, FW Double Jack, Hopstoopid, Pliny, any good solid IPA, but I can not seem to brew one to save my life! I have made some killer other styles; Sasion, Sasion on Brett, American Black Ale, Brown, even a RIS w cocao, oak and chili's. All of my IPA's seem to have the same fruity esters or flavor. I have used WL San Diego Super, WL American Ale, US04 and 05 and have had no luck. I use a swamp cooler and keep my temps under control. Last batch was 2 row, Victory and carapils with Simcoe, Nugget and Chinook, better than the 1st few but still not that great. I also seem to get a "dirty", literally a hint of dirt or earth flavor each time. Really frustrating. My sanitation is good, ingredients have come from different sources and make good-great brews in other styles, so I am thinking it is me somewhere screwing this up.
Here is what I have on hand; 1 lb Simcoe, 1 lb Centennial, 1 lb, Nugget, 1 lb Summit and 1 lb Chinook. I have a sack of 2 row, White wheat and Pilsen with access to most everything else. I have a wash of Pacman, some WL001, Notty, 04 and 05, oh and a WL London Ale. I really like big hop bombs with that kind of dank flavor, think Surly. Can anyone give me a basic recipe with the ingredients listed to make a good IPA?
All thoughts/critiques/help appreciated!
Here is what I have on hand; 1 lb Simcoe, 1 lb Centennial, 1 lb, Nugget, 1 lb Summit and 1 lb Chinook. I have a sack of 2 row, White wheat and Pilsen with access to most everything else. I have a wash of Pacman, some WL001, Notty, 04 and 05, oh and a WL London Ale. I really like big hop bombs with that kind of dank flavor, think Surly. Can anyone give me a basic recipe with the ingredients listed to make a good IPA?
All thoughts/critiques/help appreciated!