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Imperial IPA – All Grain GONE

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General Info

Full Name: Luke Kneewalker mistaking Wookie for good lookin' nookie Double IPA

Grain miscalculation resulted in extra sparging and a 90 minute volume reduction boil.  Bad as far as time and energy go, but got some nice kettle caramelization that enhanced the maltiness of this beer.  Next time - use more grain.

Golden Promise malt and Spalt hops were used because I had them on hand.

I like to use "noble" German hops for the base bittering of my hoppy APA and IPA's.  Flavor and aroma are all American!

Big starters and wort oxygenation prevent stuck or slow fermentations, and help with a very  clean tasting finished product.

Malts and Grains

Amount	Malt/Grain	% of Grist
25.00 pounds	American Pale Malt (2-Row)	71.4%
5.00 pounds	Scottish Golden Promise	14.3%
3.00 pounds	German Vienna Malt	8.6%
2.00 pounds	American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt	5.7%
35.00 pounds	Total Grain Weight	100%

Non-Fermentables

Amount	Non-Fermentable	Time
1/4 tsp	Super Moss	10 minutes
1 1/2 Tbsp	Gypsum	60 minutes

Hops

Amount	Hop	Time	Type	Use	Form	AA
2.00 ounces	Magnum	91 min	Bittering	Boil	Pellets	14.0%
6.00 ounces	Spalt Select	90 min	Bittering	Boil	Pellets	5.2%
3.00 ounces	Simcoe	20 min	Bittering	Boil	Pellets	13.1%
2.00 ounces	Amarillo	15 min	Bittering and Aroma	Boil	Pellets	8.2%
2.00 ounces	Amarillo	0 min	Aroma	Boil	Pellets	8.2%
2.00 ounces	Amarillo	0 min	Aroma	Dry Hop	Leaf	8.2%
2.00 ounces	Centennial		Aroma	Dry Hop	Leaf
19.00 ounces	Total Hop Weight

Yeasts

Name	Lab/Manufacturer	Form	Amount
Cali Ale - WLP001	White Labs	Liquid	2x300 ml starters

Mash Infusion

Step	Description	Temp.	Time
infusion		155° F	60 min.

Fermentation and Aging