Deuchars IPA Clone

monkey_doctor · Post by **monkey_doctor** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:29 pm

Hey guys,

I have put together my own all grain setup and want to brew a nice session beer for my first beer. I got this recipe from Geoff on the old forum.

3.70kg golden promise

12g Aurora @ 75min
12g Fuggles @ 75min

15g Styrian Goldings @ 15min
15g Williamette @ 15min

15g fuggles @ 0min
15g East Kent Goldings @ 0min

does this look close or do you have any other recipes. Is this a good/easy first brew?

BitterTed · Post by **BitterTed** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:12 pm

Before the "crash" I printed up Geoff's recipe and it looks like youre missing .5 kg Corn Sugar, other than that, you're right on! And yes, I think this would be a good first brew. Good Luck!!

monkey_doctor · Post by **monkey_doctor** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:10 pm

the corn sugar is added at the start of the boil?

bitter_dave · Post by **bitter_dave** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:17 pm

Generally it's added about half way through the boil, but AFAIK it shouldn't make too much difference - although I'm sure someone will come along with a reason for why this is important

Incidently, it is best to disolve the sugar in a little hot water before adding to the boil so it doesn't sink to the bottom - although I guess if you're using corn sugar this may be less of an issue as it should disolve pretty easily.

mysterio · Post by **mysterio** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:39 pm

Glad you're trying the recipe. I haven't brewed it yet because I can't really afford all the hops especially when I've got lots of bits and pieces of old hops in my freezer. That's the only reason I wouldn't recommend doing it as a first brew, using 5 different hops if you don't know their properties isn't very 'educational'.

I had a pint of Deuchars a few days ago to remind myself what it tastes like and it's really not bitter at all, and not very dry either. For these reasons I would skip the glucose altogether, and mash at around 65/66C and shoot for an FG of somewhere around 1.010. I still think the fairly low (~25IBUs) is about right, with emphasis on the hop flavour rather than bitterness. Good luck with it and let us know how it turns out!

Have you sampled yours yet BT or is it a bit soon?

BitterTed · Post by **BitterTed** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:57 pm

Have you sampled yours yet BT or is it a bit soon?

Still a bit soon, but within the next week or so it will be making it's way to a glass and into my mouth, I will report back!
I agree with mysterio, you really don't need the sugar, just replace that with malt.

bitter_dave · Post by **bitter_dave** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:02 pm

mysterio wrote: For these reasons I would skip the glucose altogether, and mash at around 65/66C and shoot for an FG of somewhere around 1.010.

... sorry to barge in here, and sorry if this is a bit obvious, but you'd have to increase the amount of pale malt if you were to exlude the sugar. For what it's worth I think this is a good idea. I'd assume an efficiency of about 70% on your first brew... I don't know what others think.. MD, let us know if you'd need a hand working out the amount of pale malt needed.

If you are going to use a dried yeast I'd suggest safale 04, as I've found to not ferment down too low, or leave too much residual sweetness.

Just a suggestion.

mysterio · Post by **mysterio** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:04 pm

just replace that with malt

you'd have to increase the amount of pale malt if you were to exlude the sugar

Thanks for picking up on that, forgot to mention it.

bitter_dave · Post by **bitter_dave** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:11 pm

Actually, thinking about it this is quite a good recipe for a first all-grain. It is modestly bitter, so if your efficiency is a bit low and you end up with a bit less beer than expected, it won't be too hoppy - on the other hand lots of late hops = plenty flavour.

All this talk of Deuchars is making me thirsty

BitterTed · Post by **BitterTed** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:24 pm

bitter_dave wrote:
All this talk of Deuchars is making me thirsty

It's 10:23 am here and I'm getting thirsty too!!

bitter_dave · Post by **bitter_dave** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:27 pm

BitterTed wrote:
bitter_dave wrote:
All this talk of Deuchars is making me thirsty
It's 10:23 am here and I'm getting thirsty too!!

I guess it must be 10.23 Monday morning? I always want a drink at 10.23 on Monday mornings

BitterTed · Post by **BitterTed** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:33 pm

bitter_dave wrote:
BitterTed wrote:
bitter_dave wrote:
All this talk of Deuchars is making me thirsty
It's 10:23 am here and I'm getting thirsty too!!
I guess it must be 10.23 Monday morning? I always want a drink at 10.23 on Monday mornings

Sunday morn!! And beer is good for breakfast too, isn't it?

bitter_dave · Post by **bitter_dave** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:36 pm

BitterTed wrote:
bitter_dave wrote:
BitterTed wrote: It's 10:23 am here and I'm getting thirsty too!!
I guess it must be 10.23 Monday morning? I always want a drink at 10.23 on Monday mornings
Sunday morn!! And beer is good for breakfast too, isn't it?

Excellent! You have no reason to not have a beer

BitterTed · Post by **BitterTed** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:38 pm

bitter_dave wrote:
BitterTed wrote:
bitter_dave wrote: I guess it must be 10.23 Monday morning? I always want a drink at 10.23 on Monday mornings
Sunday morn!! And beer is good for breakfast too, isn't it?
Excellent! You have no reason to not have a beer

LMAO !! I tip my pint to you!!

bod · Post by **bod** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:23 pm

beer for breakfast at the weekends is a given in my house.

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