#80FEBRUARY 2012
CHALLENGER Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
Challenger is known for its herbal and fruity characteristics. When used alone in a beer like IPA is Dead, Challenger brings light woodsy notes, floral hints, and delicate green tea, alongside more recognisable citrus notes. As a dual-purpose hop, it also yields great bittering potential, which is ideal in a dry bitter IPA.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 6.7% | |
| Target FG | 1013.0 | |
| Target OG | 1064.0 | |
| EBC | 19.0 | |
| SRM | 9.5 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 79.69% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 68°C | 154.4°F | 60mins |
FERMENTATION
| 19°C | 66°F |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale Spring Blend | 5.87kg | 12.9lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.37kg | 0.8lbs |
| Crystal 150 | 0.19kg | 0.4lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger | 85.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Challenger | 100.0g | End | Flavour |
| Challenger | 250.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1056 - American Ale
FOOD Pairing
- Caramelized onion and steak pie
- Chicken Khua Kling (dry Thai curry)
- Lemon drizzle cake
BREWER'S TIP
Challenger hops come from English hops farms - try getting hold of some fresh, undried hops and make a "wet hop" beer.