We decided to brew a 15 gallon batch of a DIPA today but didn't really have a plan on hops. So we gathered what we had on hand and added additions based on how we were feeling at the time. No pre checking IBUs from the additions on any software. It was all recorded with pen and paper to help us remember what and when additions were made.
We ended up with 6 oz of Zythos, 7 oz of Sorachi ace, and 1 oz of Calypso over 6 additions, with most coming with less than 20 minutes left. Should be an interesting beer. Another 4 of the sorachi will be used to dry hop. I figure it will have a pretty heavy lemon character.
All in all the brew day went perfect. It's those kind of days that let you mess around and have fun making shit up as you go.
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| Heating strike water |
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The Mill
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| Mash recirc |
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| Mash recirc close up |
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| First runnings |
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| Full boil |
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| Chilling wort |
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