Brett IPA Recipe

If you’re looking for a unique and flavorful beer to try your hand at brewing, this Brett IPA recipe is definitely worth a shot. Fermented with 100% Brettanomyces yeast, this IPA has a wonderful complexity that changes as it ages, providing a variety of interesting characters depending on the strain of Brett used. The recipe below yields 40 pints of delicious Brett IPA, with an estimated ABV of 5.7% and a bitterness rating of 35.5 IBU.

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Brett IPA

Fermented with 100 per cent Brettanomyces yeast.this IPA has wonderful complexity that changes as it ages. Try different strains of brett for a variety of interesting characters.

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

TO FERMENT28 days d

Total Time28 days d 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Beer

Cuisine: Larger

Keyword: BRETT IPA

Servings: 40 pints

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Dan Smullen

Equipment

• 1 Mash tun or large pot
• 1 Strainer or lautering system
• 1 Large brew kettle
• 1 Immersion or counterflow chiller
• 1 Fermenter (with airlock)
• 1 Hydrometer and testing jar
• 1 Thermometer
• 1 Auto-siphon or racking cane
• 1 Bottling bucket or kegging system
• 1 Bottle capper or kegging system
• 1 Sanitizer (e.g. Star San)
• 1 Brewing spoon or paddle
• 1 Measuring cups and spoons
• 1 Digital scale
• 1 pH meter (optional but recommended for advanced brewers)
• 1 Hop bags or strainer bag (optional but recommended)
• 1 Grain mill (optional but recommended for all-grain brewing)

Ingredients

For the Mash – Liquor 13.75 Litres (24 Pints) – Mash Time 1 hr – Temperature 66°C (151°F)

• 8 lb Pale malt (low colour) Quantity 4 kg
• 2 3/4 lb Wheat malt Quantity 1.25 kg
• 9 oz Caramalt malt Quantity 250 g

For the Boil – 27 Litres (47 1/2 Pints) – Boil Time 1 hr – 15 mins

• 1/4 oz (Hops )Citra 13.8% When to add – Last 10 mins of boil (IBU 4)
• 1/4 oz (Hops )Amarillo 10.1% When to add – Last 10 mins of boil (IBU 2.7)
• 1 3/4 oz (Hops )Citra 13.8% When to add – At turn off (IBU 17.2)
• 1 3/4 oz (Hops )Amarillo 10.1% When to add – At turn off (IBU 11.6)
• 1 Protofloc Other – When to add – For last 15 mins of boil

To Ferment – 20°C (68°F) – Conditioning 4 weeks at 4°C (39°F)

• 1 Yeast Bay WLP4637 – Amalgamation – Brett Super Blend Yeast
• 1 3/4 oz (Hops )Citra 13.8% When to add – For last 3 days
• 1 3/4 oz (Hops )Amarillo 10.1% When to add – For last 3 days
• 1 3/4 oz (Hops )Chinook 13.1% When to add – For last 3 days

Instructions

Mash:

• Heat 13.75 liters (24 pints) of water to 66°C (151°F) and add the following grains: 8lb (4 kg) of pale malt (low color), 2 3/4 lb (1.25 kg) of wheat malt, and 9 oz (250 g) of caramalt malt. Mix well and let it mash for 1 hour.

Boil:

• After the mash, transfer the mixture to a large pot and add 1/4 oz (7 g) of Citra hops and 1/4 oz (7 g) of Amarillo hops to the pot. Boil for 50 minutes.

Add hops:

• After 50 minutes, add 1 3/4 oz (50 g) of Citra hops and 1 3/4 oz (50 g) of Amarillo hops to the pot, and boil for an additional 10 minutes.

Add Protofloc:

• Add 1 Protofloc tablet to the pot and boil for the last 15 minutes of the boil.

Chill and ferment:

• After the boil, chill the wort to 20°C (68°F) and transfer it to a fermenter. Add the Brett Super Blend yeast (WLP4637) to the fermenter and let it ferment for 28 days at 20°C (68°F).

Dry hop:

• After 25 days of fermentation, add 1 3/4 oz (50 g) of Citra hops, 1 3/4 oz (50 g) of Amarillo hops, and 1 3/4 oz (50 g) of Chinook hops to the fermenter. Let it sit for an additional 3 days.

Bottle/keg:

• After 28 days of fermentation, transfer the beer to a bottling bucket or keg, and condition for 4 weeks at 4°C (39°F).

Unique Flavor Profile

This Brett IPA recipe offers a unique and complex flavor profile that changes over time. The 100% Brettanomyces yeast used in the fermentation process provides a variety of interesting characters, making it a great beer for those who love to experiment with different strains of yeast.

Delicious Results

With an estimated ABV of 5.7% and a bitterness rating of 35.5 IBU, this Brett IPA recipe yields 40 pints of delicious beer that is sure to impress. The combination of Citra, Amarillo, and Chinook hops gives the beer a bold and hoppy flavor, while the wheat malt and caramalt malt add a touch of sweetness and complexity.

Fun and Rewarding Brewing Experience

Brewing this Brett IPA recipe is not only fun, but also rewarding. It requires a variety of equipment and techniques, including mashing, boiling, and fermenting, making it a great recipe for brewers who want to challenge themselves and improve their skills.

Versatile Brewing Options

Whether you prefer bottling or kegging your beer, this recipe offers versatile brewing options to suit your preferences. Additionally, advanced brewers can experiment with different strains of Brettanomyces yeast to create a wide variety of interesting and unique flavor profiles.

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