Go Back

Orange IPA

A delightful fusion of zesty orange and hoppy bitterness, perfect for warm days or cozy evenings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 14 days
Servings: 5 gallons
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 10 lbs Pale Malt
  • 1 lb Crystal Malt 40L
  • 1 oz Cascade hops bittering
  • 1 oz Amarillo hops flavor
  • 1 oz Citra hops aroma
  • 1 oz dried orange peel
  • 1 packet American Ale yeast
  • 5 oz priming sugar for bottling

Equipment

  • Brew kettle (at least 5 gallons)
  • Fermentation vessel with airlock
  • Sanitizer
  • Hydrometer
  • Bottling bucket
  • Bottles and caps
  • Brewing thermometer

Method
 

  1. Sanitize all brewing equipment thoroughly.
  2. Heat around 3 gallons of water to about 165°F in your brew kettle.
  3. Add the crushed grains to the heated water, stirring well and maintaining a temperature of 150°F for about 60 minutes.
  4. Rinse the grains with hot water to collect more sugars.
  5. Bring the collected wort to a rolling boil.
  6. Add the bittering hops (Cascade) to the boiling wort.
  7. Add the Amarillo hops 15 minutes before the end of the boil.
  8. Add the Citra hops and dried orange peel during the last five minutes of the boil.
  9. Cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or ice bath.
  10. Transfer the cooled wort to the fermentation vessel and pitch the yeast.
  11. Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and place it in a dark, cool area for about two weeks.

Notes

This Orange IPA pairs perfectly with grilled shrimp tacos, spicy chicken wings, and a cheddar cheese platter.