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Bosley's Black Dog IPA

The goal here is to develop a high gravity IPA-style drink with
a lot of hop flavor. Bosley, my black Lab, highly recommends this
year round brew for all occasions.

Brewer: Michigan Braumeister Email: stachta@rapistan.com
Beer: Bosley's Black Dog IPA Style: India Pale Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
16 HCU (~10 SRM)
Bitterness: 63 IBU
OG: 1.078 FG: 1.016
Alcohol: 8.1% v/v (6.3% w/w)
Water: Boil 6 gallons of filtered tap water beforehand to remove
as much chlorine as possible.
Grain: 1.5 lb. British pale
1 lb. American crystal 20L
Steep: Crack grains and steep in two gallons 150-155°F water for 45 minutes.
Sparge with 1 gallon of water at 170°F.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.098 4 gallons
9 lb. Light malt extract
8 oz. Light dry malt extract
Add all malt extract and boil for 60 minutes, adding hops according
to their listed times. Add a little Irish Moss during the last
10 minutes of boil, if desired.
Hops: 3.50 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.)
1.75 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.)
1.75 oz. Liberty (4% AA, 15 min.)
3 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast: Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast. Pitch when wort has reached a
temperature of 65-70°F.
A 1 liter starter is recommended for this high gravity recipe.
Log: A blow-off hose is recommended to use on the primary fermenter.
Ferment in the primary at 63-68°F until there is no noticible
yeast activity. Rack to secondary and ferment at 63-68°F for an
additional 14 days. Dryhop using the described amount above for
the last 7 days.
Carbonation: 1.8 volumes Corn Sugar: 2.40 oz. for 5 gallons @ 65°F

Recipe posted 05/30/00.