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All Together IPA

A delightful IPA with bright hop flavors and balanced malt sweetness, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 15 ounces
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 9 lbs Pale Malt
  • 1 lb Crystal Malt 40L
  • 1 oz Centennial hops bittering
  • 1 oz Amarillo hops flavor
  • 1 oz Citra hops aroma
  • 1 packet American Ale yeast
  • 1 cup priming sugar for bottling
  • 5 gallons filtered water

Equipment

  • Brewing kettle (5 gallons or larger)
  • Fermentation vessel with airlock
  • Stirring spoon
  • Thermometer
  • Hydrometer
  • Sanitizing solution
  • Bottling equipment (bottles, caps, capper)

Method
 

  1. Start by thoroughly sanitizing all your equipment.
  2. In your brewing kettle, heat 5 gallons of filtered water to about 165°F.
  3. Add the crushed Pale and Crystal malts to the water, maintaining around 150-155°F for 30 minutes.
  4. After mashing, remove the grains and bring the liquid (wort) to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the Centennial hops and boil for 60 minutes.
  6. With 15 minutes left in the boil, add the Amarillo hops. Then, when the boil ends, add the Citra hops.
  7. After boiling, cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or an ice bath.
  8. Transfer the cooled wort to the fermentation vessel and pitch the yeast.
  9. Seal it with an airlock and let it ferment in a dark, cool area for about two weeks.

Notes

This IPA pairs well with spicy buffalo wings, grilled burgers, cheesy nachos, barbecue ribs, and salty pretzels.