F**k I Forgot To Name This Beer
This beer is somewhat like an IPA but with lower bitterness, and uses German-style pale malts, and incorporates some noble-style hops alongside American-style to deliver a unique, citrusy flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Pale Maris Otter malt
- 4 lbs Pilsner malt
- 1 lb Vienna malt
- 0.5 lbs Victory malt
- 1oz Tettnanger hops
- 0.5oz Simcoe hops
- 0.5oz Cascade hops
- 0.5oz Citra hops
- London Ale III yeast
Mash
- Begin with 3 gallons of water and heat to 163 degrees F. Add in grains to reach a temperature of 152 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mash for 60 minutes.
- Heat 4 gallons of sparge water, and sparge to a target boil volume of 7 gallons.
Boil
- Boil the wort. Add 1oz Tettnanger hops as soon as boil begins. Start a timer for 60 minutes. When 10 minutes remains on the timer, add the Simcoe and Cascade hops.
Flameout
- Cool wort to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Pitch yeast. Add 0.5oz Citra hops
Fermentation
- Allow wort to ferment completely; this should take 1-2 weeks. Bottle or keg as preferred.
Enjoy!