#95AUGUST 2012
INTERNATIONAL ARMS RACE (W/FLYING DOG) Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
The International Arms Race was a new type of battle collaboration between hardcore American craft brewery Flying Dog and BrewDog. Both breweries attempted to brew an IPA with absolutely no hops.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 7.5% | |
| Target FG | 1013.0 | |
| Target OG | 1069.0 | |
| EBC | 50.0 | |
| SRM | 25.0 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 81.16% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 69°C | 156.2°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 19°C | 66°F |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale Maris Otter | 6.00kg | 13.2lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.75kg | 1.7lbs |
| Crystal 150 | 0.25kg | 0.6lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Berries | 2.8g | Start | Flavour |
| Rosemary | 7.5g | Start | Flavour |
| Rosemary | 5.0g | End | Flavour |
| Elderflower | 15.0g | End | Flavour |
| Juniper Berries | 25.0g | End | Flavour |
| Bay Leaves | 5.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
| Rosemary | 25.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
| Elderflower | 10.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1056 - American Ale
FOOD Pairing
- Rosemary and thyme grilled chicken
- Light vegetable and herb soup with toasted rye bread
- Earl Grey ice cream with a lavender sauce
BREWER'S TIP
Allow the bay leaves to steep in the boil for extra time to extract some bitterness. The bitterness is really important to bring balance to an otherwise sweet beer.