#108FEBRUARY 2013
IPA IS DEAD - EL DORADO Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
The Pacific North West of America grows remarkable hops and El Dorado is a killer example of this. A new hop on the block, loaded with tropical fruits, pear, watermelon, candy floss and stone fruit.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 6.7% | |
| Target FG | 1015.0 | |
| Target OG | 1066.0 | |
| EBC | 30.0 | |
| SRM | 15.0 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 77.27% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 19°C | 66°F |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale | 5.00kg | 11.0lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.31kg | 0.7lbs |
| Dark Crystal | 0.06kg | 0.1lbs |
| Munich | 0.31kg | 0.7lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado | 3.8g | Start | Bitter |
| El Dorado | 12.5g | Middle | Flavour |
| El Dorado | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
| El Dorado | 125.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1056 - American Ale
FOOD Pairing
- Watermelon and feta salad with balsamic reduction
- Grilled chicken with a chilli soy sauce marinade
- Crème brûlée with apricot coulis
BREWER'S TIP
El Dorado works well on its own but pairs up brilliantly with a higher alpha hop for bittering, saving your El Dorado for aroma and flavour.