Cork on a Fork

Imperial IPA BJCP 2008 – 14C

OG
1.080
FG
1.010
SRM
13.9
ABV
9.2%
IBU
69.2
Batch #
2009-28
Batch Size
10.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
November 21, 2009
Tap Date
January 1, 2010
BU/GU
0.86
ABW
7.3%
Kcal
259 12 oz
Real Extract
5.6° P
Attenuation
86.5% apparent
71% real

Fermentables

American Pale Malt (2-Row)
24.00 lbs|76.8%
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.
76.8%
Crystal Malt 40L
2.90 lbs|9.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
40.0 SRM
PPG
34.0
Info
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
9.3%
American Munich Malt
2.10 lbs|6.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
10.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
Sweet, toasted flavor and aroma. For Oktoberfests and malty styles.
6.7%
British Carastan Malt
2.10 lbs|6.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
30.0 SRM
PPG
34.0
Info
A British malt similar to American or Belgian crystal malts.
6.7%
British Pale ChocolateThomas Fawcett and Sons
0.15 lbs|0.5%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
200.0 SRM
PPG
39.0
Info
Used in darker beers such as porters and stouts to add color and richness. It is used in preference to chocolate malt when less color from the grains is desired and a grain with milder flavors is needed.

Hops

1.00 oz
Amarillo 9.4%
120 min First Wort
0.25 oz
Magnum 15.1%
80 min Boil
1.00 oz
Northern Brewer 8.5%
80 min Boil
8.00 oz
Chinook 12.7%
10 min Boil
4.00 oz
Amarillo 9.4%
3.00 oz
Centennial 11.5%

Yeasts

1 pkg
California AleWLP001
White Labs

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 Single Infusion Mash, Light Bodied Beer, No Mash Out

Mash Steps

Step 1
Mash In75 min
150°F

Fermentation and Aging

7 days
Primary
70°F
10 days
Secondary
70°F
28 days
Age
70°F

Water Profile Denver, Colorado

Calcium
31.5
Bicarbonate
104
Sulfate
50.8
Chloride
23.5
Magnesium
8.5
Ideal PH
7.8

General Info

An attempt to clone Oskar Blues' Gordon IPA. From the Jamil Show, July 19, 2009. Recipe is adjusted based upon podcast conversation and suggestions of the panel, not the recipe given on the show.

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