Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale Recipe

If you’re a fan of hazy, juicy, and hoppy beers, then this Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale recipe is for you! Packed with flavor and aroma from the generous use of Simcoe, Amarillo, Citra, and Galaxy hops, this beer is sure to satisfy your hop cravings. The soft and full mouthfeel of this beer is achieved through a combination of wheat and carapils malt, creating a beer that is reminiscent of drinking fruit juice.

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DOUBLE DRY HOPPED PALE ALE

This beer is super hazy, massively dry-hopped, and has a soft, full mouthfeel- it's like drinking fruit juice!

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: DOUBLE DRY HOPPED PALE ALE

Servings: 40 pints

Calories: 210kcal

Author: Dan Smullen

Equipment

• 1 Large pot for mashing and boiling
• 1 Mash tun or large mixing bowl
• 1 Measuring cup and spoons
• 1 Thermometer
• 1 Spoon or paddle for stirring
• 1 Fine mesh strainer or colander
• 1 Fermenting vessel (e.g. carboy or fermenting bucket)
• 1 Airlock and stopper for fermenting vessel
• 1 Hydrometer
• 1 Auto-siphon or racking cane
• 1 Tubing for siphoning
• 1 Bottling bucket (if bottling)
• 1 Bottles or kegging equipment (if kegging)
• 1 Bottle capper and caps (if bottling)
• 1 Sanitizer (e.g. Star San or iodophor)

Ingredients

For the Mash – Liquor 13 Litres (23 Pints) – Mash Time 1 hr – Temperature 65°C (149°F)

• 7 lb Pale malt Quantity 3.5 kg
• 3 lb Wheat malt Quantity 1.5 kg
• 10 oz Carapils malt Quantity 300 g

For the Boil – Liquor 13 Litres (23Pints) – Mash Time 1 hr 15 min

• 1 3/4 oz (Hops) Simcoe 13.8% When to add – At turn off (IBU 17
• 1 3/4 oz (Hops) Amarillo 10% When to add – At turn off (IBU 12.6)
• 1 tsp Protofloc Other – When to add – For last 15 mins of boil

To Ferment – 18°C (64°F) – Conditioning 4 weeks at 4°C (39°F)

• 1 Wyeast 1318 London Ale III Yeast
• 5 1/2 oz (Hops )Citra 13.8% When to add – For last 3 days
• 5 1/2 oz (Hops )Galaxy 14.5% When to add – For last 3 days

Instructions

Mash:

• Heat 13 liters (23 pints) of water to 65°C (149°F) in a large pot.
• Add the pale malt, wheat malt, and carapils malt to the pot, stirring well to ensure all grains are submerged.
• Mash for 1 hour, maintaining a consistent temperature of 65°C (149°F).
• Drain the wort from the grains into a separate pot, leaving the grains behind.

Boil:

• Heat 13 liters (23 pints) of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
• Add the Simcoe and Amarillo hops to the pot and stir.
• Boil for 1 hour 15 minutes, adding Protofloc for the last 15 minutes of the boil.
• After the boil, cool the wort to 18°C (64°F).

Fermentation:

• Transfer the cooled wort to a fermenting vessel and pitch the Wyeast 1318 London Ale III yeast.
• Ferment at 18°C (64°F) for 25 days.
• After 25 days, add the Citra and Galaxy hops to the fermenting vessel.
• Continue to ferment for an additional 3 days at the same temperature.
• After the dry-hopping period, cold crash the beer for 4 weeks at 4°C (39°F).
• Bottle or keg the beer and let it condition for an additional 5 weeks before drinking.

Hoppy and Flavorful: Why You Should Try This Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale Recipe

If you’re a fan of hoppy and flavorful beers, this Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale recipe is a must-try. With a generous amount of Simcoe, Amarillo, Citra, and Galaxy hops, this beer is bursting with juicy and citrusy flavors. The combination of wheat and carapils malt creates a soft and full mouthfeel that will make you feel like you’re drinking a glass of fruit juice.

A Bit of Time and Effort, But Worth It

While this recipe requires some time and effort, the end result is definitely worth it. You’ll need to mash and boil the grains and hops, then ferment and condition the beer for several weeks. However, once you take a sip of this Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale, you’ll know that it was all worth it.

Impress Your Friends with Your Brewing Skills

If you’re looking to impress your beer-loving friends, this Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale is sure to do the trick. Not only is it packed with flavor and aroma, but it also has an impressive ABV of 5.2%. Serve it cold and watch as your friends marvel at your brewing skills.

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you’re looking for a hoppy, juicy, and flavorful beer, this Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale recipe is definitely worth a try. While it may take some time and effort, the end result is a delicious and impressive beer that you’ll be proud to share with your friends.

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