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[cavman]

Well I brewed one not too long ago https://www.brews-br...-little-indian/ It came out very nice so I made version 2 with some recipe adjustments the most important probably being the use of Munich in the grist. Here is todays that I just pitched at 65 degrees:Type: All Grain Date: 1/12/2011 Batch Size: 5.50 gal Brewer: Chris Cavanaugh Boil Size: 6.57 gal Asst Brewer: Boil Time: 60 min Equipment: Brew Pot (6+gal) and Igloo/Gott Cooler (5 Gal) Brewhouse Efficiency: 84.00 Taste Notes: Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU 5.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 62.89 % 2.00 lb Munich Malt (7.5 SRM) Grain 25.16 % 0.70 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 8.81 % 0.25 lb Aromatic Malt (26.0 SRM) Grain 3.14 % 0.75 oz Chinook [13.00 %] (60 min) Hops 33.8 IBU 1.00 oz Centennial [10.00 %] (Dry Hop 7 days) Hops - 2.00 oz Hop Blend Little Indian [10.55 %] (15 min) Hops 36.3 IBU 2.00 oz Hop Blend Little Indian [10.55 %] (5 min) Hops 14.6 IBU 2.00 oz Hop Blend Little Indian [10.55 %] (0 min) (Aroma Hop-Steep) Hops - 0.50 oz Centennial [10.00 %] (0 min) (Aroma Hop-Steep) Hops - 1 Pkgs Safale US-05 (Fermentis) Yeast-Ale Beer Profile Est Original Gravity: 1.044 SGMeasured Original Gravity: 1.044 SG Est Final Gravity: 1.011 SG Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.34 % Bitterness: 84.8 IBU Calories: 193 cal/pint Est Color: 7.6 SRM

[jayb151]

What's that hop blend, friend?

[cavman]

What's that hop blend, friend?

I meant to write that in the OP; it is Simcoe, Centennial, Chinook and Amarillo.

[jayb151]

Can't go wrong with that! I love Simcoe in my American Rye beer, which is easy drinking. With the addition of those other American citrusy hops, it really sounds like a winner!

[cavman]

Put this on tap tonight, the adjustments I made from the original recipe really worked out. Changing the bittering from Magnum to Chinook gives it a nice kick, and adding Munich to the grist has added a nice maltiness that the first one lacked. It finished at 1.008 down from 1.044 so a 4.7% IPA, this is a very tasty beer and I can have a few without getting messed up.

[jayb151]

Sounds Great!I might give this a try, I can always use something a little hoppy!

[EWW]

I used a similar hop blend in my house IPA yesterday because of this thread. I added some willamette and ctz to the mix. Hope it turns out well.

Edited by EWW, 13 February 2011 - 06:59 PM.

[Brauer]

Another really good one. You know I'm always a sucker for these low gravity American Bitters, and this is a nice one. I think the Chinook and Munich were both a good call.I bought a six of the Bitter American from 21st Amendment, which is a really nice beer (thanks for telling me about it), and this is a nice recipe if anyone wants to make a similar beer with a bit more character.