60 Minute IPA Recipe

Indulge in the hop-forward experience with our 60 Minute IPA recipe. Crafted with a meticulous combination of three distinct hop varieties, this IPA delivers a powerful and well-balanced flavor profile that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning hop-heads. With a moderate ABV and a harmonious blend of hops, this beer is an excellent choice for those seeking a flavorful and aromatic brewing adventure. Follow our step-by-step instructions to create your own batch of this enticing 60 Minute IPA.

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60 Minute IPA

Multiple hoppings with three different hop varieties give this IPA a powerful, complex, yet well-balanced flavour and aroma – definitely one for the "hop-heads".

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

To Ferment28 days d

Course: Beer

Cuisine: Ale

Keyword: 60 Minute IPA

Servings: 40 Pints

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Dan Smullen

Equipment

• 1 Brew kettle or pot
• 1 Mash tun or insulated cooler
• 1 Fermentation vessel (carboy or fermentation bucket)
• 1 Airlock and stopper
• 1 Brewing thermometer
• 1 Brewing spoon or paddle
• 1 Grain mill or pre-crushed grains
• 1 Hydrometer or refractometer
• 1 Wort chiller (immersion or counterflow)
• 1 Auto-siphon or racking cane
• 1 Tubing for transferring and siphoning
• 1 Brewing sanitizer
• 1 Measuring cups and spoons
• 1 Brewing scale
• 1 pH meter or pH strips (optional)
• 1 Brew bag or mesh strainer (optional for mashing)
• 1 Brewing software or calculator (optional for precise measurements)
• 1 Bottles or kegs
• 1 Bottle caps or kegging system
• 1 Bottle capper or kegging equipment
• 1 Carbonation drops or priming sugar
• 1 Tubing for bottling or kegging

Ingredients

For the Mash – Liquor 14 Litres (24½ Pints) – Mash Time 1 hr – Temperature 65°c/149 °F

• 12.2 lb Pale malt (low colour) Quantity 5.5kg

For the Boil – 27 Litres (47½ Pints) – Boil Time 1 hr

• ¼ oz (Hops) Chinook 13.3% When to add – At start of boil (IBU 8.9)
• ¼ oz (Hops) Amarillo 5% When to add – At start of boil (IBU 3.4)
• ¼ oz (Hops) Chinook 13.3% When to add – For last 30 mins of boil (IBU 6.9)
• ¼ oz (Hops) Amarillo 5% When to add – For last 30 mins of boil (IBU 2.6)
• ¼ oz (Hops) Cascade 6.6% When to add – For last 30 mins of boil (IBU 3.4)

Then 7g (oz) each of Chinook, Amarillo, and Cascade every 5 mins until 1 hr is up

• ⅓ oz (Hops) Chinook 13.3% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• ⅓ oz (Hops) Amarillo 5% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• ⅓ oz (Hops) Cascade 6.6% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• 1  tsp Protofloc  Other – When to add – For last 15 mins of boil

To Ferment – 18°C (64°F) – Conditioning 6 weeks at 12°C (54°F)

• 1 White Labs WLP001 California Ale

Instructions

Mash:

• Heat 14 liters (24½ pints) of liquor to a temperature of 65°C (149°F).
• Add 12.2 lb (5.5 kg) of Pale malt (low color) to the liquor.
• Maintain the mash temperature at 65°C (149°F) for 1 hour.

Boil:

• In a separate pot, bring 27 liters (47½ pints) of liquor to a boil.
• At the start of the boil, add ¼ oz of Chinook hops (13.3% alpha acid) and ¼ oz of Amarillo hops (5% alpha acid).
• After 30 minutes of boiling, add ¼ oz of Chinook hops (13.3% alpha acid), ¼ oz of Amarillo hops (5% alpha acid), and ¼ oz of Cascade hops (6.6% alpha acid).
• Every 5 minutes for the remaining 30 minutes of the boil, add 7 grams (approximately 0.25 oz) each of Chinook, Amarillo, and Cascade hops.
• For the last 15 minutes of the boil, add 1 tsp of Protofloc.

Fermentation:

• Cool the boiled wort to a temperature of 18°C (64°F).
• Transfer the cooled wort to a fermentation vessel.
• Pitch White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast into the fermentation vessel.
• Seal the vessel with an airlock and allow fermentation to take place at 18°C (64°F) for approximately 28 days.

Conditioning:

• After fermentation, transfer the beer to a secondary vessel for conditioning.
• Condition the beer at a temperature of 12°C (54°F) for 6 weeks.
• This extended conditioning period will help develop the flavors and carbonation in the beer.

Ready to Drink:

• After the conditioning period, the "60 Minute IPA" will be ready to drink.
• The estimated ABV is 5.7%, and the beer has a bitterness rating of 60 IBU and a color rating of 6.5 EBC.

Experience the Hop-Forward Delight: 60 Minute IPA Recipe

Discover the exhilarating world of hop flavors with our meticulously crafted 60 Minute IPA recipe. If you’re a fan of bold and complex beers, this recipe is a must-try. By incorporating three different hop varieties and careful timing, we’ve created an IPA that strikes the perfect balance between powerful flavor and enticing aroma. Get ready for a brewing adventure that will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

A Flavorful Symphony of Hops

Our 60 Minute IPA recipe is a carefully crafted symphony of hop flavors. With precise hop additions and timing, this beer delivers a remarkable balance of bitterness, aroma, and complexity. Each sip reveals a harmonious blend of Chinook, Amarillo, and Cascade hops, resulting in a truly captivating drinking experience. Whether you’re a seasoned hop enthusiast or looking to explore the world of IPAs, this recipe promises to impress your palate.

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