Blitzkrieg Hops NHC 2009

Category 14: India Pale Ale
Sponsored by Anderson Valley Brewing Co.

2009 AHA National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal
Mark Heise, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, English IPE, Ale & Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan (ALES)

“Blitzkrieg Hops”

English IPA

Ingredients for 5 U.S. gallons (18.93 liters)

13.0 lb            (5.9 kg) Maris Otter malt

4.0 oz             (113 g) 120 L crystal malt

3.0 oz             (85 g) Chinook whole hops, 12.57% alpha acid (60 min)

2.25 oz           (64 g) US Goldings hops, 4.63% alpha acid (15 min)

2.25 oz           (64 g) Willamette hops, 4.73% alpha acid (steep)

                        Wyeast No. 1028 London ale yeast

2.5 vol.           forced CO2 to carbonate

1.0 tsp            Wyeast yeast nutrient

0.5 tablet        Whirlfloc to clarify

Original Specific Gravity: 1.072

Final Specific Gravity: 1.020

Boiling Time: 90 minutes

Primary Fermentation: 14 days at 63° F (17° C)

Directions

Mash grains at 150° F (66° C) for 75 minutes.  

Runners-Up

Silver Medal: Nathan Smith, Oakland, Calif., Imperial IPA, Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Bronze Medal: Kelly Collins, Tigard, Ore., American IPA, Strange Brew Homebrew Club