West Coast IPA: Hoppy Homebrew Beer

Hey fellow beer enthusiasts! Today, I’m excited to share a fantastic recipe for a West Coast IPA that you can easily brew at home using the Brew in a Bag (BIAB) method. This method is perfect for those looking to simplify the home brewing process without sacrificing quality. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get brewing!

Check Out This Delicious West Coast IPA

Here’s a visual treat to get you inspired:

Ingredients

Before we dive into the brewing process, let’s gather our ingredients:

• 10 lbs Pale Malt (2-row)
• 1 lb Crystal Malt (40L)
• 1 lb Flaked corn
• 1 oz Centennial hops (bittering, 60 minutes)
• 1 oz Cascade hops (flavor, 15 minutes)
• 1 oz Amarillo hops (aroma, 5 minutes)
• 1 packet of California Ale yeast
• Priming sugar (for bottling)
• Water (make sure it’s good quality!)

Instructions

Now let’s get into the steps to brew this awesome West Coast IPA:

1. Heat the water: Start by heating about 3 gallons of water to around 165°F (74°C).
2. Mash the grains: Add your crushed grains to a mesh bag and submerge it in the hot water. Let it steep for about 60 minutes. Maintain the temperature around 150-155°F (65-68°C).
3. Remove the grain bag: After an hour, carefully lift out the grain bag and allow it to drain for a few minutes.
4. Boil the wort: Bring the remaining liquid (now called wort) to a boil. Once boiling, add the Centennial hops and let it boil for 60 minutes.
5. Add flavor hops: At the 15-minute mark, add the Cascade hops. Then, with just 5 minutes left in the boil, add the Amarillo hops.
6. Cool the wort: Once the boil is finished, cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.
7. Transfer to fermenter: Transfer the cooled wort to your sanitized fermenter and top it off with cool water to reach your desired batch size.
8. Add yeast: Pitch the yeast by sprinkling it on top of the wort and sealing the fermenter.
9. Fermentation: Allow it to ferment for about 1-2 weeks at a temperature between 65-72°F (18-22°C).
10. Bottling: Once fermentation is complete, bottle the beer with priming sugar and let it carbonate for another two weeks.

And there you have it! This West Coast IPA is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Enjoy your homebrew adventures and cheers!

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