Hop Head IPA

This was my first attempt at an overhopped IPA. The wheat extract was used to give it an extra creamy head.

Brewer:	Glen		Email:	-
Beer:	Hop Head IPA		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	12 HCU (~8 SRM)		Bitterness:	81 IBU
OG:	1.058		FG:	1.015
Alcohol:	5.5% v/v (4.3% w/w)
Grain:	1 lb. British pale 1 lb. American crystal 20L
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.144	2 gallons
	6 lb. Light malt extract 1 lb. Wheat extract
Hops:	3 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) 2 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 15 min.) 2 oz. Centennial (aroma)
Yeast:	wyeast 1028 (london ale)
Log:	Fermented at 68° for 7 days. Transferred to secondary and dry hopped for 3 days.
Carbonation:	Force carbonated in corny keg.
Tasting:	The aroma of this beer was unbelievable. However, the taste was much more bitter than anticipated.

Recipe posted 01/11/03.