White IPA Brew Day
One of the beers that I’ve purchases as a 6-pack that didn’t stay in my fridge very long was MadTree’s Luna Lux (link includes recipe). For whatever reason, it became my go-to beer for all of six evenings, and that was after having (and thoroughly enjoying) a pint at a local pizza place.
So what does a homebrewer do when a place like MadTree gives you (and everyone!) the recipe? I think most homebrewers would spin it a little. Which I did…
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 gal | 60 min | 70.6 IBUs | 6.3 SRM | 1.053 | 1.013 | 5.3 % |
| Actuals | 1.046 | 1.01 | 4.7 % | |||
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| white ipa | 21 B | 1.056 - 1.065 | 1.01 - 1.016 | 40 - 70 | 5 - 8 | 2.4 - 3 | 5.5 - 7 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| White Wheat Malt | 1.5 lbs | 13.64 |
| Caramel Malt - 20L (Briess) | 8 oz | 4.55 |
| Pale Ale Malt 2-Row (Briess) | 9 lbs | 81.82 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrior | 0.12 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 15 |
| Jarrylo | 1 oz | 20 min | Boil | Pellet | 16 |
| Galaxy | 1 oz | 20 min | Aroma | Pellet | 14 |
| Citra | 1 oz | 20 min | Aroma | Pellet | 12 |
| Citra | 1 oz | 7 days | Dry Hop | Pellet | 12 |
| Galaxy | 1 oz | 7 days | Dry Hop | Pellet | 14 |
| Jarrylo | 1 oz | 7 days | Dry Hop | Pellet | 16 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Peel | 1.20 oz | 0 min | Boil | Spice |
| Coriander Seed | 0.50 oz | 0 min | Boil | Spice |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Witbier (3944) | Wyeast Labs | 74% | 62°F - 75°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 152°F | 60 min |
Download
| Download this recipe's BeerXML file |
Brew day was normal with only a few complaints of things I really need to fix – specifically I need to add releases that aren’t hose-barb connectors. And I still hate my plate chiller. This was the first brew day with my new pump, which worked splendidly, although there’s a few details I need to deal with (specifically, I need to have an outlet that I don’t block with kettles, I need to redo one of the fittings, and I need to mount this to a piece of wood or something as a base).
New Pump!
If it’s stupid and it works, it’s not stupid!
The grain milling needs some fixes, but they’re small. For starters, I need a thicker piece of wood to attach the drill to, and it needs to hold in place with the bucket. And I need to make sure the drill is spinning in the correct direction! Ultimately, I want to move milling outside because of the dust and the fact that I lost a few kernels to the floor.
First Running Gravity -1.064
This fermented for three weeks at 64F, which is the lowest end of the recommendations from Wyeast.
Packaging
I closed transfered from the fermenter to the keg.I’ve tried to do this once before, but this time worked better and with a few small modifications, this will work well.
Closed transfer from the the carboy on the bar to the keg in the freezer
The destination keg is in the keezer, the line coming out and into the pitcher is from the gas in post on the keg.
That’s what it looks like in the keezer… And yes, I have a lighted computer case fan circulating air in there.
Log
2018-02-25: Brewed
2018-03-04: 1.016 @ 67F
2018-03-07: 1.010 @ 67F
2018-03-13: 1.008 @ 67F
2018-03-16: 1.008 @ 67F
2018-03-18: Kegged
Tasting Notes
Appearance:hazy pale yellow with a thin lasting white head. Plenty of lacing on the glass.
Aroma: fruity hops with lemon undertone. No esters or phenols.
Flavor: light crackery malt with some orange and lemon flavor. Some spice in the background. Lasting light bitterness, but not overwhelming. No yeast character.
Mouthfeel: light-bodied. Dry and only slightly prickly from the carbonation.
Overall: I’m really enjoying this beer. The flavors really came together. I would have liked a lot more yeast character and a little more hop flavor and aroma, though. I think the next version may have a little bit more dry hopping and will be fermented warmer.
Awards: Won silver in the Hammerdown Brewcup 2018!
It’s dropped a little bit clearer since this picture was taken.
Cheers!