Sim-Tra-Rillo IPA

[skeezerpleezer]

I was looking through my freezer and realized I need to use up some Citra, Amarillo, and Simcoe as hop harvest season is rapidly approaching. The obvious choice here is an IPA. I also have an unopened 50lb bag of Munich, which I am still unsure why I bought because I usually don't use over a pound or two in most of my recipes. I am thinking of using the Munich as a base, adding a little wheat or carapils for head retention, and some sugar to dry it out. Has anyone here had experience using Munich as a base for an American hopped IPA? If so, how was it? I usually use a little caramel in my IPAs, but was thinking of leaving it out this time to see how the Munich works. Anyway-here is what I am thinking of doing, any feedback would be appreciated. :rockin:

Sim-tra-rillo IPA
Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Original Gravity: 1.067 SG
Final Gravity: 1.010-1.012
Estimated Color: 12.2 SRM
Bitterness: 84.6 IBU
Mash Temperature: 149-150
Fementation temp: 62-63F

Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU
11.50 lb Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) Grain 86.8 %
1.00 lb White Wheat Malt (2.4 SRM) Grain 7.5 %
0.50 oz Warrior [15.00%] (60 min) Hops 22.9 IBU
0.75 oz Citra [12.40%] (15 min) Hops 14.1 IBU
0.75 oz Simcoe [12.00%] (15 min) Hops 13.6 IBU
0.75 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50%] (15 min) Hops 9.7 IBU
1.00 oz Citra [12.40%] (5 min) Hops 7.5 IBU
1.00 oz Simcoe [12.00%] (5 min) Hops 7.3 IBU
1.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50%] (5 min) Hops 5.2 IBU
1.00 oz Citra [12.40%] (1 min) Hops 1.6 IBU
1.00 oz Simcoe [12.00%] (1 min) Hops 1.6 IBU
1.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50%] (1 min) Hops 1.1 IBU
1.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50%] (Dry Hop 7 days) Hops -
1.00 oz Citra [12.40%] (Dry Hop 7 days) Hops -
2.00 oz Simcoe [12.00%] (Dry Hop 7 days) Hops -
0.75 lb Cane (Beet) Sugar (0.0 SRM) Sugar 5.7 %
WLP002-3000ml starter

 

[bobbrews]

Munich is great in small amounts (7% or less), but I wouldn't use it as a base for an American IPA. If you end up going with mostly 2-row and some Munich, Sugar, & Wheat, then don't be afraid of using a lighter crystal with it like 4% of C10.

My only concerns are going with Munich as a base and using 002 here. Everything else looks good.

 

[skeezerpleezer]

In your opinion, what would be the max % of Munich? I am wanting to use up some Munich, but don't want to take away from all these great hops either. I have a bunch of Maris Otter, 2-row, and Pilsner, so another base isn't a problem.

 

[bottlebomber]

My vote is for Cit-Co-Rillo

 

[skeezerpleezer]

That may flow a little better than my initial thought. May have to do that bottlebomber, thanks.

 

[skeezerpleezer]

Well, I made some changes and finally got this brewed up a few weeks ago. Here is what I ended with:

Style: Imperial IPA
Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Boil Volume: 7.46 gal
Boil Time: 90 min
Mash 149.0 F 60 min
Ferment Temp: 62F
Original Gravity: 1.070 SG
Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Estimated Color: 6.7 SRM
Bitterness: 196.0 IBU
Actual Alcohol by Volume: 7.8 %


Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU
10.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 72.2 %
2.00 lb Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 14.4 %
0.55 lb Carafoam (2.0 SRM) Grain 4.0 %
0.55 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 4.0 %
2.50 oz Columbus (Tomahawk) [14.70%] (75 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 129.3 IBU
1.00 oz Citra [12.40%] (20 min) Hops 23.0 IBU
1.00 oz Simcoe [12.00%] (20 min) Hops 22.2 IBU
1.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50%] (20 min) Hops 15.8 IBU
2.50 oz Simcoe [12.00%] (1 min) Hops 4.0 IBU
0.75 oz Citra [12.40%] (1 min) Hops 1.2 IBU
0.50 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50%] (1 min) Hops 0.6 IBU
0.75 oz Citra [12.40%] (Dry Hop 10 days) Hops -
0.75 oz Citra [12.40%] (Dry Hop 3 days) Hops -
0.75 oz Simcoe [12.00%] (Dry Hop 10 days) Hops -
0.75 oz Simcoe [12.00%] (Dry Hop 3 days) Hops -
1.25 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50%] (Dry Hop 10 days) Hops -
0.75 lb Cane (Beet) Sugar (0.0 SRM) Sugar 5.4 %
1 Pkgs California Ale (DCL Yeast #S-05) Yeast-Ale

I just started the 2nd dryhop, and based on the sample i pulled this beer is going to be phenomenal. Cant wait till the dryhop is done, and this is cold and carbed.