Moksha I.P.A.

The name for this IPA comes from the oldest known religion of India. A term used in this religion is "Moksha" roughly translated it means "salvation from hell on earth".

Brewer:	Jim Lanning		Email:	ozricofpsyth@geocities.com
Beer:	Moksha I.P.A.		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	3 gallons
Color:	26 HCU (~14 SRM)		Bitterness:	51 IBU
OG:	1.056		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	5.7% v/v (4.5% w/w)
Water:	I used filtered spring water adding 1 tsp Gypsom at the boil.
Grain:	8 oz. Belgian pale 8 oz. British crystal 70-80L 8 oz. Flaked wheat
Steep:	Steep grains and wheat @ 155º for 30 minutes. Sparge @ 170º.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.113	1.5 gallons
	1.7 lb. Light malt extract 1.7 lb. Amber malt extract 8 oz. Light dry malt extract
	Add 1 tsp. Irish moss at 30 minutes of boil.
Hops:	1.5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 45 min.) 1.5 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 45 min.) 1/2 oz. Hallertauer (aroma) 1/2 oz. Tettnanger (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1056 American Ale yeast.
Log:	After wort is transfered to fermenter, add 4 oz. French oak barrel wood chips. Dry hop. Primary fermentation 9 days. Remove wood chips, and transfer to secondary for 7 days. Bottle and wait 3 weeks.
Carbonation:	2.0 volumes	Corn Sugar: 1.56 oz. for 2.5 gallons @ 70°F

Recipe posted 08/12/00.