First single hope ipa
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The grain bill is really muddled and busy.
I would say only use Pale malt and some Crystal malt ( 2-5% ) or simply go with Maris Otter all the way ( and maybe add some Crystal for colour, if that is something you want ).
But keeping it simple, will most definitely help teh hops shine.
I would say only use Pale malt and some Crystal malt ( 2-5% ) or simply go with Maris Otter all the way ( and maybe add some Crystal for colour, if that is something you want ).
But keeping it simple, will most definitely help teh hops shine.
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Agree, mostly. I don't think the grain bill will be muddled but I don't understand the 50/50 split between two row and Maris Otter. One or the other: Maris's flavor is mild enough I can't think of a reason to cut it with two-row.
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Here is my all citra recipe. It is very tasty.
https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/531433/citra-slam-pale-ale
https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/531433/citra-slam-pale-ale
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I'm with NB...Malt bill is fine except that the Maris and Pale are totally redundant. I use good Pilsner in a split with Maris or with my local maltster's pale malt, but no reason to split that way. Also, I personally prefer Biscuit or Victory in place of the Crystal, though I've done nearly exactly that same recipe using Pilsner, Pale, Munich and C-40.
I would say that unless you're just trying to save money on hops, using up IBUs at 60 defeats the purpose. I'd put no more than 1/3 of the IBUs into the 60 minute addition and load up the late additions more, as Boomer has done with his. That's where Citra really shines.
I would say that unless you're just trying to save money on hops, using up IBUs at 60 defeats the purpose. I'd put no more than 1/3 of the IBUs into the 60 minute addition and load up the late additions more, as Boomer has done with his. That's where Citra really shines.
