1561 IPA

My goal with this beer is to create a crisp light-bodied IPA that retains some maltiness; clean bitterness; and a combination of roasted malts with citrus hop flavors.

Brewer:	ToneDawg		Email:	-
Beer:	1561 IPA		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	21 HCU (~12 SRM)		Bitterness:	35 IBU
OG:	1.068		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	6.8% v/v (5.3% w/w)
Water:	Will use distilled bottled water
Grain:	7.2 oz. American victory 3.5 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 7.2 oz. Belgian CaraMunich 0.90 lb. British crystal 50-60L
Steep:	Steep grains in nylon bag. Place in kettle with 3gallons cold water. Bring up water temp to 150 and hold for 45min, wring out then remove.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.114	3 gallons
	6.27 lb. Light malt extract 7.2 oz. Corn sugar 1.25 lb. Honey
	1tsp IrishMoss for 45min of boil time
Hops:	1.33 oz. Centennial (11.1% AA, 60 min.) 0.23 oz. Centennial (11.1% AA, 45 min.) 0.23 oz. Centennial (11.1% AA, 25 min.) 0.44 oz. Cascade (6.3% AA, 15 min.) 1.5 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	Nottingham Dry Yeast
Log:	Dry Hop with 1oz of Cascade in Secondary
Carbonation:	3/4 cup Corn Sugar

Recipe posted 04/03/05.