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Citra IPA All Grain Recipe

A citrusy and aromatic craft beer perfect for warm afternoons.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 day 18 hours
Servings: 5 gallons
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 10 lbs Pale Malt 2-row
  • 1 lb Crystal Malt 40L
  • 1 oz Citra hops bittering, added at 60 minutes
  • 1 oz Citra hops flavor, added at 15 minutes
  • 2 oz Citra hops aroma, added at 5 minutes
  • 1 packet American Ale Yeast e.g., Safale US-05
  • 5 oz Priming sugar for bottling

Equipment

  • Brewing kettle (at least 5 gallons)
  • Mash tun
  • Fermentation vessel
  • Hydrometer
  • Sanitizer
  • Bottling bucket
  • Bottles and caps
  • Airlock

Method
 

  1. Sanitize all equipment to prevent contamination.
  2. Heat 3 gallons of water to 165°F.
  3. Add the grains to the mash tun and hold the temperature at 152°F for 1 hour.
  4. Rinse the grains with 170°F water to extract sugars.
  5. Bring the wort to a boil and add the bittering hops.
  6. After 45 minutes, add the flavor hops.
  7. Add the aroma hops 5 minutes before the boil ends.
  8. Cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or ice bath.
  9. Transfer the cooled wort into the fermentation vessel and pitch the yeast.
  10. Seal with an airlock and let it ferment for 1-2 weeks.
  11. Once fermentation is complete, mix priming sugar with water and add it to the bottling bucket.
  12. Transfer the beer into bottles, cap them, and let them carbonate for another 2 weeks.

Notes

This Citra IPA is great for sharing at gatherings or enjoying solo. Always ensure cleanliness to avoid off-flavors.