Imperial IPA

SG: 1.092 FG: 1.014 ABV: 10.6%

Ingredients

  • 20 lbs. Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner Malt
  • .5 lbs. Weyermann Pale Wheat
  • 1.5 lbs. Cane Sugar
  • 3 oz. Cluster hops (Pellet; 6.7% A.A., 90 Min.)
  • 1 oz. Nugget hops (Pellet; 13.3% A.A., 90 Min.)
  • 1 oz. Willamette hops (Pellet; 7.5% A.A., 90 Min.)
  • 1 oz. Cascade hops (Pellet; 3.2% A.A., 45 Min.)
  • 1 oz. Columbus hops (Pellet; 17.7% A.A., 30 Min.)
  • 2 oz. Columbus hops (Whole; 10.3% A.A., 1 Min.)
  • 1 oz. Willamette hops (Pellet; 4.9% A.A., 1 Min.)

Dry Hop

  • 3.25 oz. Columbus hops (Pellet; 15.4% A.A.)
  • 3.10 oz. Citra hops (Pellet; 13.4% A.A.)
  • 1 oz. U.S. Tettnanger hops (Pellet; 4.9% A.A.)

Yeast

  • Fermentis Safale U.S.-05 (Two 11.5 Gram Packs)

Procedure

  • I used a single step infusion mash. Filter Water and use one tablespoon of 5.2 in your mash-tun.
  • Use 2 quarts of water per pound of grain. Mash in at 150 degrees for 90 min.
  • Sparge with 170 degrees for 30 to 45 min.
  • Bring wort level to 8 gallons and add hops at appropriate times.
  • Cool wort to pitching temperature (65 degrees). Pitch rehydrated yeast. Your primary fermentation should last around 10 days and your secondary should last 7 to 10 days before bottling or kegging.

Prosit! Brent Brewer