First all grain batch-Recipe formulation

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by HopOn, Feb 20, 2013.

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  1. HopOn

    HopOn Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2013 Ohio

    After 5 extract batches, I'm hoping to brew my first all grain batch on Sunday. I want to make an APA with a lot of fruity, hoppy flavor. I've been playing with brewersfriend and I am looking for some feed back on what I'm thinking so far:

    7 lbs 2 Row
    5 lbs Maris Otter
    8 oz Crystal 40
    4 oz Carapils

    .25 oz Centennial 60 min
    .5 oz Simcoe 15 min
    .5 oz Mosaic 15 min
    1 oz Amarillo 5 min
    .75 oz Simcoe 5 min
    1 oz Mosaic flame out
    1 oz Amarillo dry hop 10 days
    1 oz Mosaic dry hop for 10 days

    WLP001 2L starter

    1.060 OG, 1.014 FG, 6.06% ABV, 42.75 IBUs, 6.95 SRM
     
    #1 HopOn, Feb 20, 2013
  2. Treb0R

    Treb0R Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2012 Oregon

    The grist looks good enough to me. 2% of carapils is probably unnecessary. You will have a fruity profile. But for even more fruitiness, double the hop stand.

    For the hop schedule itself, I would obtain the majority of my cheap IBUs from the 60 minute addition (perhaps with a supplemental addition at 30 for more of a round bitterness) and then focus on 0 and DH for potent flavor and aroma.
     
    #2 Treb0R, Feb 20, 2013
  3. premierpro

    premierpro Savant (1,060) Mar 21, 2009 Michigan

    I would up your bittering addition. Recipe sounds yummy!
     
    #3 premierpro, Feb 20, 2013
  4. MLucky

    MLucky Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2010 California

    Looks good! If you want fruity, you might consider an English ale yeast. Wyeast 1968 is a great one.
     
    #4 MLucky, Feb 20, 2013
  5. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    It's bordeline, but given the late/DH hop schedule, I'd call this more of an IPA. But it looks fine. Personally I would drop the carapils, because you're going to get plenty of foam retention from the hops. But then I never use carapils in IPAs. If it's body you're after (and not more foam retention per se) you could mash a little higher than you were planning.
     
    #5 VikeMan, Feb 20, 2013
  6. AlCaponeJunior

    AlCaponeJunior Grand Pooh-Bah (3,452) May 21, 2010 Texas
    Society Pooh-Bah

    I could take or leave the carapils. It's not necessary but I doubt it will hurt anything either. It's only 4 oz.

    Otherwise, I'd say I like it. It may be closer to an IPA but so be it.
     
    #6 AlCaponeJunior, Feb 20, 2013
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