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I haven't made an IPA in nearly a year because they never turn out quite right. After listening to John Kimmich from The Alchemist talk about limiting hop material to reduce vegetal flavors, I'm leaning toward using a small amount of super high alpha at 60 minutes for the bulk of the bittering, then using late additions and dry hop all with pellets for flavor and aroma. Here's my attempt at that construct. I'm open to feedback. I like IPAs that are flavorful with great aroma and a balanced dry/sweet finish. I'm not into face-puckering, mind-altering hop bombs, but rather a suggestion of caramel sweetness (more in the imagination than on the palate) and a thirst-quenching experience.
http://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/217145/abigail-pale-ale
http://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/217145/abigail-pale-ale