, with this in mind i've put together a larger batch(12.5 gallon) with some changes to the original recipe which will hopefully enhance. Dropped the IBU and ABV a bit on this version. I think i'll give the WLP028 a go and see how it performs.Dark side of the Hop Double IPA
8.00 kg MO
2.50 kg Munich Malt
2.00 kg Wheat Malt
1.00 kg Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L
1.00 kg Wheat, Torrified
0.10 kg Chocolate Malt
3.50 oz Glacier [7.80 %] (90 min)
2.50 oz First Gold [8.30 %] (60 min)
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50 %] (30 min)
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50 %] (10 min)
1.50 oz First Gold [7.50 %] (5 min)
1.50 oz Styrian Goldings [5.40 %] (5 min)
2.00 oz Styrian Goldings [5.40 %] (0 min)
1.00 oz Bramling Cross [6.00 %] (0 min)
2.50 items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 min)
25.00 gm Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash 60.0 min)
1 Pkgs Edinburgh Ale (White Labs #WLP028) Yeast-Ale
Dry hop in primary for 1 week with 2 oz cascade and 1 pack of medium toasted french oak chips.
Beer Profile
Est Original Gravity: 1.061 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.84 %
Bitterness: 82.0 IBU
Est Color: 13.3 SRM
