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West Coast IPA 2

First West Coast IPA came out good but wanted a slightly stronger and more hoppy profile.

Brewer: Timmons Email: timmons.chris@gmail.com
Beer: West Coast IPA 2 Style: India Pale Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
19 HCU (~11 SRM)
Bitterness: 87 IBU
OG: 1.080 FG: 1.024
Alcohol: 7.2% v/v (5.7% w/w)
Water: Burlingame, CA tap water
Grain: 2 lb. American 2-row
4 oz. Wheat malt
8 oz. American crystal 40L
4 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Steep: 50 min at 155°
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.133 3 gallons
6 lb. Light malt extract
3 lb. Light dry malt extract
Irish moss last 15 minutes
Hops: 1 oz. Magnum (12% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Magnum (12% AA, 45 min.)
2 oz. Cascade (5.5% AA, 30 min.)
2 oz. Amarillo (7.5% AA, 30 min.)
2 oz. Cascade (5.5% AA, 15 min.)
2 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast: Wyeast 1056
Log: Brewed 2/20/2010, racked to secondary on 3/7/2010. Kegged on 4/4/2010.
Timeline is not what I wanted but busy schedule interferred. I would have kegged sooner but still tasted great.
Carbonation: 1.9 volumes Keg: 5.7 psi @ 40°F
keg
Tasting: Despite more hops than my Wild West IPA, the hop smell was less prominent. But it was still great, strong hop flavor and balanced well for the style.

Recipe posted 06/21/10.