#80FEBRUARY 2012

CHALLENGER Download BeerXML

SINGLE HOP INDIA PALE ALE – 2012. IPA

  • ABV
    6.7%
  • IBU
    67.0
  • OG
    1064.0

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 IconMASH TEMP
68°C 154.4°F 60mins
Fermentation IconFERMENTATION
19°C 66°F

INGREDIENTS

Malt IconMALT
Extra Pale Spring Blend 5.87kg 12.9lbs
Caramalt 0.37kg 0.8lbs
Crystal 150 0.19kg 0.4lbs
Hops IconHOPS
(g) Add Attribute
Challenger 85.0g Start Bitter
Challenger 100.0g End Flavour
Challenger 250.0g Dry Hop Aroma
Yeast IconYEAST
  • Wyeast 1056 - American Ale

FOOD Pairing

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  • Caramelized onion and steak pie
  • Chicken Khua Kling (dry Thai curry)
  • Lemon drizzle cake

BREWER'S TIP

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Challenger hops come from English hops farms - try getting hold of some fresh, undried hops and make a "wet hop" beer.

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