Homebrew Recipe
Hoppy Thing - Tree House Brewing Co.
- Method:
- All Grain
- Style:
- American IPA
- Boil Time:
- 60 min.
- Batch Size:
- 5 gal.
- Boil Size:
- 6.5 gal.
- Efficiency:
- 72
- Rating:
- Source:
- Craft Beer and Brewing
- Source Notes:
- Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, Massachusetts, is known for its fantastic lineup of India pale ales. Cofounder and Head Brewer Nate Lanier provided this IPA recipe.
- Notes:
- Add gypsum (calcium sulfate) to taste depending on your local water source. Mash 50 minutes at 150°F (66°C). Vorlauf (collect first runnings) until the wort runs clear. Collect 6.5 gallons (24.6 liters) and boil for 60 minutes. Add yeast nutrient at 10 minutes. Target 1.065 specific gravity. Chill to 70°F (21°C). Pitch healthy American ale yeast. Ferment at 66°F (19°C) and turn off the temperature control as fermentation vigor slows. Once desired gravity is reached, rest for a few days and dry hop for 4–6 days. Rack to a corny keg and force carbonate at 38°F (3°C) for two weeks. Every brewery is different, depending on process, locality, equipment, etc. This should be a citric delight. Tweak and refine to taste! Have fun! Recipe is built to yield a batch size of 5 gallons (19 liters) and assumes 72 percent brewhouse efficiency.
Brew Numbers
| OG | FG | ABV | SRM | IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.065 | 1.014 | 6.7 | 7 | 75 |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % Grain Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Pale Malt - 2-Row | 11.75 lbs. | 94.95 |
| Caramel Malt 60 | 0.375 lbs. | 3.03 |
| Notes: 6 oz. | ||
| Honey Malt | 0.25 lbs. | 2.02 |
| Notes: 4 oz. | ||
| Total: | 12.38 lbs. | |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Boil Time | Use | AA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Hop Extract | 0.135256 oz. | 60 | Boil | 0 |
| Notes: 4 ml HopShot hops extract | ||||
| Amarillo | 1 oz. | 20 | Boil | 0 |
| Centennial | 1 oz. | 20 | Boil | 0 |
| Centennial | 1 oz. | 0 | Steep | 0 |
| Simcoe | 1.5 oz. | 0 | Steep | 0 |
| Amarillo | 1 oz. | 0 | Steep | 0 |
| Centennial | 1 oz. | 0 | Dry Hop | 0 |
| Notes: 4 - 6 days | ||||
| Simcoe | 1 oz. | 0 | Dry Hop | 0 |
| Notes: 4 - 6 days | ||||
| Amarillo | 1 oz. | 0 | Dry Hop | 0 |
| Notes: 4 - 6 days | ||||
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Amarillo | 3 oz. |
| Centennial | 3 oz. |
| CO2 Hop Extract | 0.14 oz. |
| Simcoe | 2.5 oz. |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Product |
|---|---|---|
| American Ale | Wyeast | 1056 |
| California Ale | White Labs | WLP001 |
| SafAle | Fermentis | US-05 |
Other Ingredients
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeast Nutrient | 10 min. | Boil | Other | |
| Gypsum | Mash | Other | ||
| Notes: Add gypsum (calcium sulfate) to taste depending on your local water source. | ||||
Mash Steps
| Step | Name | Temp | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single Infusion Mash | 150 | 50 | All Grain |