#170NOVEMBER 2014
PROTOTYPE CHALLENGE - HOP FICTION Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
Hop Fiction is an explosively tropical US-style Pale Ale. We rolled up our hop-dusted sleeves and put some advanced brewing techniques to work on this seasonal brew. Hop Fiction’s incredible aromas and flavours are down to a combination of early and late hops. Bags of soft, rounded citrus and stone fruit layer up on a dry light biscuit backbone. Hop Fiction, beer fact.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 5.2% | |
| Target FG | 1010.0 | |
| Target OG | 1048.0 | |
| EBC | 13.0 | |
| SRM | 6.5 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 79.17% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 19°C | 66°F |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Pale | 4.38kg | 9.7lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook | 12.5g | Start | Bitter |
| Amarillo | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
| Chinook | 25.0g | End | Flavour |
| Mosaic | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
| Amarillo | 62.5g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
| Chinook | 62.5g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
| Mosaic | 62.5g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1056 - American Ale
FOOD Pairing
- Jalapeño and cream cheese poppers
- Asparagus pesto pasta
- Bacon and maple syrup cupcakes
BREWER'S TIP
Don't be scared by the amount of hops. Seriously this beer can handle them.