#135OCTOBER 2013
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THIS BEER IS
Piney, citrusy and resinous with herbal notes, Vic Secret is dualpurpose (flavour & bitterness) perfect for brewing up a single hop IPA.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 7.4% | |
| Target FG | 1012.0 | |
| Target OG | 1069.0 | |
| EBC | 30.0 | |
| SRM | 15.0 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 82.61% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 19°C | 66°F |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale | 6.40kg | 14.1lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.63kg | 1.4lbs |
| Dark Crystal | 0.06kg | 0.1lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vic Secret | 2.5g | Start | Bitter |
| Vic Secret | 25.0g | Middle | Flavour |
| Vic Secret | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
| Vic Secret | 250.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1056 - American Ale
FOOD Pairing
- Roasted duck
- Gorgonzola and rye nut bread with smoked honey ham
- Raspberry coffee cheesecake
BREWER'S TIP
You can always add more hops, but it is difficult to take them away. Carry out multiple additions of the hops during dry hopping to achieve the best profile.