Looking for a good grain bill for my first IPA
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:52 am
by funkenet
Howdy,
I need to clear my freezer of excess hops, so it is time to brew an IPA. I have been scouring the net to find a decent grain bill but Im not sure how to pick a good one. Any suggestions?
Also, I have a 1/2 oz of the following hops: German Magnum, Colombus, Summit, Cascade, Centennial, Horizon and Fuggle. Can someone tell me if their might be any flavor clashes were I to use all of them?
Thanks,
Re: Looking for a good grain bill for my first IPA
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:12 am
by Dirk McLargeHuge
Re: Looking for a good grain bill for my first IPA
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:52 am
by Jimbob
Look at the latest edition of Zymurgy. Vinnie from Russian River has an article in there about brewing a double IPA (Pliney Clone), you could dial it down for your malt bill. I can't wait to give that one a try.
Re: Looking for a good grain bill for my first IPA
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:16 am
by funkenet
JimBob,
Is that the "Brewing Green Beer" issue or have they come out with another one?
Re: Looking for a good grain bill for my first IPA
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:23 am
by Jimbob
funkenet wrote:JimBob,
Is that the "Brewing Green Beer" issue or have they come out with another one?
No it's this months issue
Re: Looking for a good grain bill for my first IPA
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:35 am
by HedgehogBC
I like my IPA grain bills to be simple.
80-85% American 2 row
5-10% Crystal 40
5-10% Crystal 60
5% Flaked Wheat for head retention. Take it or leave it.
Nice and clean. Gives good color with a hint of sweetness. Lets your hops shine.
Re: Looking for a good grain bill for my first IPA
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:20 pm
by BDawg
Here's a recipe to take a look at. I've won some comps with this and variations of it.
http://brewtility.com/ViewRecipe.aspx?recipeID=50HTH-