Longbrook IPA NHC07

Category 14: India Pale Ale (IPA)

Gold Medal

Sponsored by Anderson Valley Brewing Co.
Paul Long, Newberg, OR, American IPA, Strange Brew Homebrew Club

"Longbrook IPA"

American IPA

Ingredients for 10 U.S. gallons (38 L)

10.0    lb (4.54 kg) Maris Otter pale malt

7.0       lb (3.18 kg) pale malt

6.0       lb (2.72 kg) Munich malt

0.5       lb (227 g) dextrin malt

0.5       lb (227 g) caramel Vienna malt

0.5       lb (227 g) caramel Munich malt

1.0       oz (28 g) Columbus whole hops, (90 min.)

1.4       oz (40 g) Centennial/Warrior whole hops (60 min.)

1.0       oz (28 g) Amarillo whole hops (30 min.)

2.0       oz (56 g) Amarillo/Cascade whole hops (15 min.)

2.0       oz (56 g) Amarillo/Simcoe whole hops (5 min.)

2.0       oz (56 g) Simcoe/Cascade whole hops (0 min.)

2.0       oz (56 g) Simcoe/Amarillo/Cascade whole hops (dry)

Wyeast No. 1968 London ESB ale yeast (1 L starter)

Original Specific Gravity: 1.063

Final Specific Gravity: 1.015

Boiling Time: 90 minutes

Primary Fermentation: 7 days at 68° F (20° C) in steel

Secondary Fermentation: 7 days at 68° F (20° C) in steel

Directions

Mash grains at 153° F (67° C) for 90 minutes.

Judges' Comments

"Nice IPA. Slightly more malt sweetness would be nicer, but within limits now."

"Great use of late hop/dry hop additions. Awesome citrusy nose!"

"Great aroma!"