Big Brew IIPA

Imperial IPA BJCP 2008 – 14C

OG
1.080
FG
1.000
SRM
4.2
ABV
10.0%
IBU
100
Batch #
2014-06
Batch Size
10.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
May 3, 2014
Tap Date
June 20, 2014
BU/GU
1.25
ABW
8.3%
Kcal
252 12 oz
Real Extract
3.5° P
Attenuation
100% apparent
81.9% real

Fermentables

American Pale Malt (2-Row)
30.00 lbs|99.2%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
1.0 SRM
PPG
28.0
Info
Smooth, less grainy, moderate malt flavor. Basic malt for all beer styles.
99.2%
German CaraMunich Malt II
0.25 lbs|0.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
42.0-50.0 SRM
PPG
60.0
Info
Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales. Results in increased fullness, heightened aroma, fuller flavor and deep color. Use 5 -10% for darker beers.

Hops

2.00 oz
Chinook 15.0%
2.00 oz
Apollo 19.1%
2.00 oz
Apollo 19.1%
90 min Boil
2.00 oz
Bravo 18.3%
60 min Boil
1.50 oz
Citra 13.9%
30 min Boil
1.00 oz
Falconer’s Flight 10.0%
30 min Boil
1.00 oz
Falconer’s Flight 10.0%
15 min Boil
1.00 oz
Calypso 8.3%
15 min Boil
1.00 oz
Falconer’s Flight 10.0%
1.00 oz
Calypso 8.3%
1.00 oz
Delta 8.3%
1.50 oz
Citra 13.9%
1.50 oz
Centennial 15.1%

Yeasts

1 pkg
Ringwood Ale1187
Wyeast

Equipment Profile15 Gallon/57 Liter Brew Pot (15) and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size
10.00gal
Boil Volume
12.55gal
Evaporation Rate
9.00%per hour
Hop Utilization
100%
Mash Tun Volume
10.00gal
Mash Tun Weight
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Top Up Water
0.00gal
Trub Chiller Loss
1.00gal

Mash Profile Infusion

Ideal Grain Temp
70°F
Ideal Tun Temp
80°F
Ideal Sparge Temp
168°F
Ideal PH
5.20

Mash Steps

Step 1
Infusion60 min
152°F
Step 2
Mash Out20 min
168°F

Fermentation and Aging

28 days
Primary
68°F
2 days
Age
34°F

Water Profile Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Calcium
31.4
Bicarbonate
56.9
Sulfate
41.1
Chloride
0.9
Magnesium
3.5
Ideal PH
5.4
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