#138NOVEMBER 2013
INTERSTELLAR Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
Interstellar is a Red Rye IPA with spicy rye flavours from the malt and with great all-round spicy, fruity and earthy hop aromas from the use of Willamette and Amarillo.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal | 
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal | 
| ABV | 6.5% | |
| Target FG | 1011.0 | |
| Target OG | 1059.0 | |
| EBC | 49.0 | |
| SRM | 25.0 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 81.36% | 
METHOD/TIMINGS
 MASH TEMP
MASH TEMP
    | 65°C | 149°F | 75mins | 
 FERMENTATION
FERMENTATION
    | 19°C | 66°F | 
INGREDIENTS
 MALT
MALT
    | Extra Pale | 3.81kg | 8.4lbs | 
| Rye | 0.50kg | 1.1lbs | 
| Crystal 150 | 0.56kg | 1.2lbs | 
| Dark Crystal | 0.19kg | 0.4lbs | 
| Acidulated | 0.13kg | 0.3lbs | 
 HOPS
HOPS
    | (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum | 25.0g | Start | Bitter | 
| Willamette | 12.5g | Middle | Flavour | 
| Amarillo | 12.5g | Middle | Flavour | 
| Willamette | 25.0g | End | Flavour | 
| Amarillo | 25.0g | End | Flavour | 
| Amarillo | 125.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma | 
| Willamette | 125.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma | 
 YEAST
YEAST
    - Wyeast 1056 - American Ale
FOOD Pairing
 
    - Oak chip smoked salmon
- Sticky spicy barbecue ribs with a strong blue cheese dipping sauce
- Scottish tablet
BREWER'S TIP
 
    Be careful with the rye malt in the run off. It can lead to stuck mashes and extended collection periods.
