Milkshake IPA Recipe

If you’re a fan of both IPAs and sweet, creamy milkshakes, you’ll love this Milkshake IPA recipe. This unique beer combines the soft, sweet flavors of lactose and fruit with the citrusy punch of hops for a refreshing and flavorful brew. Whether you’re a seasoned homebrewer or new to the hobby, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Milkshake IPA

Sweet, soft malt and lactose flavours merge with citrus character from the fruit and hops.

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

TO FERMENT14 days d

Total Time14 days d 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Beer

Cuisine: Larger

Keyword: MILKSHAKE IPA

Servings: 40 pints

Calories: 255kcal

Author: Dan Smullen

Equipment

• Mash tun
• Large brew kettle
• Heat source (such as a propane burner)
• Wort chiller
• 1 Fermentation vessel (such as a carboy or fermenting bucket)
• 1 Airlock and stopper
• 1 Hydrometer
• 1 Thermometer
• 1 Racking cane
• 1 Bottling bucket
• 1 Bottles or kegging equipment
• 1 CO2 tank and regulator (if kegging)
• 1 Sanitizer solution
• 1 Brewing spoon or paddle
• 1 Scale

Ingredients

For the Mash – Liquor 17 Litres (30 Pints) – Mash Time 1 hr – Temperature 66°C (151°F)

• 9 1/2 lb Pilsner malt Quantity 4.7 kg
• 2 1/4 lb Wheat malt Quantity 1 kg
• 14 oz Vienna malt Quantity 400 g
• 14 oz Carapils malt Quantity 400 g
• 14 oz Flaked oats Quantity 400 g

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

• 1 oz Cascade 6.1% When to add – At turn off
• 1 oz Amarillo 10.1% When to add – At turn off
• 1 tsp Protofloc Other – When to add – For last 15 mins of boil
• 1 kg Lactose Other – When to add – For last 10 mins of boil
• 20 g Lemongrass Other – When to add – For last 10 mins of boil

To Ferment – 20°C (68°F) – Conditioning 2 weeks at 10°C (50°F)

• Wyeast 1318 London Ale III Yeast
• 1 3/4 oz Citra 13.8% When to add – For last 3 days
• 1 3/4 oz Simcoe 13.8% When to add – For last 3 days
• 1 3/4 oz Mosaic 12% When to add – For last 3 days
• 500 g Peach purée Other – When to add – At 1.020 gravity
• 2 Vanilla beans Other – When to add – For last 3 days

Instructions

• Begin by heating 17 litres (30 pints) of water in a large pot to 66°C (151°F).
• Add the Pilsner malt, Wheat malt, Vienna malt, Carapils malt, and Flaked oats to the pot, either in a mash tun or a large nylon bag for steeping grains.
• Stir well and maintain the temperature at 66°C (151°F) for 1 hour.
• Remove the grains and bring the pot to a boil.
• Add 1 oz of Cascade hops and 1 oz of Amarillo hops when the boil begins and let boil for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• During the last 15 minutes of the boil, add 1 tsp of Protofloc, 1 kg of lactose, and 20 g of lemongrass.
• For the last 10 minutes of the boil, add the peach puree.
• After 1 hour and 15 minutes of boiling, turn off the heat and add 1 3/4 oz of Citra hops, 1 3/4 oz of Simcoe hops, and 1 3/4 oz of Mosaic hops. Let this sit for 3 days.
• After 3 days, add 2 vanilla beans and let it sit for an additional 3 days.
• Transfer the beer to a fermentation vessel and add the Wyeast 1318 London Ale III yeast.
• Ferment for 14 days at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
• After 14 days, transfer the beer to a conditioning vessel and condition it for an additional 2 weeks at a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
• Bottle or keg the beer and enjoy!

Unique Flavor Combination

This Milkshake IPA recipe combines the best of both worlds – the hoppy, citrusy flavor of an IPA and the sweet, creamy taste of a milkshake. If you’re looking for something different and exciting to try, this recipe is sure to deliver.

Impressive Ingredient List

With a blend of pilsner, wheat, Vienna, and Carapils malts, flaked oats, lemongrass, and a mix of citrusy hops including Cascade, Amarillo, Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic, this recipe features a complex and impressive list of ingredients. The addition of lactose and peach purée gives the beer its creamy texture and fruity flavor.

Perfect for Homebrewers

Whether you’re new to homebrewing or a seasoned pro, this Milkshake IPA recipe is accessible and easy to follow. With clear instructions and a concise ingredient list, you’ll be able to create a unique and delicious beer right in your own home. So why not give it a try?

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