Homebrewing is a great way to save money on your beer habit, and it's also a fun hobby. If you're looking to brew a big, bold, and hoppy beer, then an imperial IPA is the way to go.
In every keen brewer lies a beast. Between its rumbling throat snarls, it bares its glistening teeth, gnawing and yearning to escape. This recipe is that monster you've been waiting to brew! Appropriately named due to a wickedly drinkable ABV% and a scary amount of hops additions, The Monster is designed to both impress and beat your palate to a bloody pulp. Unleash your inner desires and brew them if you're not too scared.
OG - 1.070
FG - 1.013
IBU - 100+
SRM - 7
ABV - 7.4%
Note: Results may vary depending on the types of equipment used. If using the Grainfather, go to grainfather.com to strike water and sparge water calculations. Final batch volumes may vary depending on the brewing system used.
Ingredients for the Monster Imperial IPA
5.9kg - Briess 2 Row Base Malt
1kg - Mangrove Jacks Dextrose (add to boil with 10 minutes remaining)
227g - Best Malz Wheat Malt
227g - Simpsons Pale Crystal Malt
90 min - 20g Hops #1, 20g Hops #2
45 min - 20g Hops #3
30 min - 30g Hops #1
15 min - Whirlfloc Tablet
0 min - 50g Hops #4, 30g Hops #3, 30g Hops #2
2 packets - Fermentis US-05 Ale Yeast 11g
Dry Hop - 50g Hops #1, 50g Hops #4, 50g Hops #3
Brew Time: 6 - 8 weeks
This kit also includes 4 hops products, The exact flavours are a store secret.
Exact Hop's names are given on the recipe card in the kit.
100g bag of Hops #1
50g bag of Hops #2
100g bag of Hops #3
100g bag of Hops #4
Instructions
Mash Schedule: 66°c for 90min, then mash out at 75°c for 10 mins. (Optional: add 5.2 pH buffer to strike water)
Lauter/Sparge: Sparge with enough 75°c water to achieve 28L pre-boil volume.
Boil Schedule: Boil for 90 mins adding hops, dextrose and whirlfloc as indicated.
Fermentation: Cool wort to 24°c aerate wort and pitch yeast. Ferment at 19°c for 2 weeks or until yeast activity begins to slow. Rack the beer to a secondary fermenter and add dry hop addition. Allow 7 days in secondary before transfer to allow SG to reach 1.013 and hops to settle. Bottle or keg and allow the beer to mature for 3 - 4 weeks before serving.
(Note: This is a hop-heavy recipe so consider the use of a hop spider in the boil and hops bags in the fermentation for easier transfer and a clearer beer)
The Monster Imperial IPA is a perfect example of the classic style. With its intense hop flavour and aroma, this beer will make any craft beer lover happy. If you’re looking to start brewing your own IPAs, the Monster Imperial IPA is a great place to start. Thanks for reading!
Cheers!
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