Homebrew Recipe
Focal Point Clone - The Alchemist
- Method:
- All Grain
- Style:
- American IPA
- Boil Time:
- 60 min.
- Batch Size:
- 5 gal.
- Boil Size:
- 7 gal.
- Efficiency:
- 0
- Rating:
- Source:
- Homebrewer's Association
- Source Notes:
- The Alchemist's Focal Banger recipe is a closely guarded secret, but this American IPA is inspired by the famous hoppy ale. This recipe was formulated by the AHA with a few tips from John Kimmich, head brewer and owner of the Stow, VT.-based brewery.
- Notes:
- Mash at 150 F for 75 min., collect wort, and boil for 60 min. If you don't have the equipment to conduct a whirlpool at the end of the boil, simply conduct a hop stand by steeping the final addition of Mosaic in the hot wort for 10 min. before chilling. Add dry hops for 3 days, prior to packaging.
Brew Numbers
| OG | FG | ABV | SRM | IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.064 | 1.012 | 7 | 5 | 80 |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % Grain Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Malt | 9 lbs. | 65.22 |
| Lager or Pilsner Malt | 4.8 lbs. | 34.78 |
| Notes: Pilsner malt. | ||
| Total: | 13.80 lbs. | |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Boil Time | Use | AA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Hop Extract | 0.23 oz. | 60 | Boil | 0 |
| Notes: 6-7 mL CO2 hop extract (no specific variety indicated) for 60 min boil. | ||||
| Mosaic | 1 oz. | 10 | Boil | 12.25 |
| Mosaic | 1 oz. | 5 | Boil | 12.25 |
| Mosaic | 1 oz. | 10 | Steep | 12.25 |
| Notes: Add at knockout for 10 min. before chilling. | ||||
| Citra | 4 oz. | 0 | Dry Hop | 12 |
| Notes: Add for 3 days before packaging. | ||||
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Citra | 4 oz. |
| CO2 Hop Extract | 0.23 oz. |
| Mosaic | 3 oz. |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Barbarian | Imperial | A04 |
| Burlington Ale Yeast | White Labs | WLP095 |
| DIPA | Omega | OYL-052 |
| Vermont Ale | The Yeast Bay | LYB4000 |
| Vermont IPA | GigaYeast | GY054 |
Mash Steps
| Step | Name | Temp | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single Infusion Mash | 150 | 75 | All Grain |