Session IPA’s are an interesting subset of the beer market. Your typical IPA would be at least 7% ABV and be hopped to reach 60+ IBU’s. Session IPA’s fall in the 4% to 6% range with an IBU range of around 40 to 50. I set out to create a recipe that was light but still had enough body to stand up against 40 IBU’s. I started with pilsner base malt and added enough crystal to reach an SRM of around 6.5.
Despite the issues I had with the mash reaching 160 F, this IPA turned out great. The higher mash temperature created body and head retention I had not expected. Certainly next time I will mash at the correct temperature. But I’m very happy with the end result here.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 gal | 60 min | 44.0 IBUs | 6.6 SRM | 1.056 | 1.012 | 5.9 % |
| Actuals | 1.053 | 1.01 | 5.7 % | |||
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsner (2 Row) Bel | 11 lbs | 88 |
| Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L | 1.5 lbs | 12 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook | 0.75 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 13 |
| Chinook | 0.5 oz | 10 min | Boil | Pellet | 13 |
| Chinook | 0.5 oz | 1 min | Boil | Pellet | 13 |
| Chinook | 0.5 oz | 30 min | Aroma | Pellet | 13 |
| Chinook | 0.5 oz | 15 min | Aroma | Pellet | 13 |
| Chinook | 1 oz | 4 days | Dry Hop | Pellet | 13 |
| Chinook | 1 oz | 2 days | Dry Hop | Pellet | 13 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) | 1.50 tsp | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Baking Soda | 1.00 tsp | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Whirlfloc Tablet | 1.00 Items | 15 min | Boil | Fining |
| Yeast Nutrient | 5.00 tsp | 15 min | Boil | Other |
| Gelatin | 1.00 tsp | 5 days | Primary | Fining |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Ale (WLP001) | White Labs | 77% | 68°F - 73°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 152°F | 60 min |
Fermentation
| Step | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 14 days | 67°F |
| Aging | 30 days | 65°F |
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