Any thoughts on my first recipe. IPA

[Brewer #302806]

Shohola Peregrine Falcon
Created Thursday February 13th 2020

Brewer #302806
Method: All GrainStyle: American Pale AleBoil Time: 60 minBatch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume) Pre Boil Size: 6.5 gallonsPost Boil Size: 4.5 gallonsPre Boil Gravity: 1.060 (recipe based estimate)Efficiency: 75% (brew house) Source: VictorCalories: 236 calories (Per 12oz)Carbs: 24 g (Per 12oz)

Original Gravity:
1.071
Final Gravity:
1.017
ABV (standard):
7.03%
IBU (tinseth):
67.29
SRM (morey):
4.99

Mash pH
n/a
Cost

Fermentables
Amount Fermentable PPG °L Bill %
10 lb American - Pale 2-Row 37 1.8 72.7%
1 lb American - Caramel / Crystal 10L 35 10 7.3%
0.25 lb American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) 33 1.8 1.8%
1.50 lb Flaked Wheat 34 2 10.9%
1 lb Corn Sugar - Dextrose 42 0.5 7.3%
13.75 lb Total
Hops
Amount Variety Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Falconer's Flight Pellet 10 Boil 60 min 31.58 33.3%
1 oz Falconer's Flight Pellet 10 Boil 30 min 24.27 33.3%
1 oz Falconer's Flight Pellet 10 Boil 10 min 11.45 33.3%
Secondary dry hop - shhhh
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Temp Time
4.1 gal 160 Strike 160 °F 60 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.5 qt/lb
Yeast
White Labs - California Ale V Yeast WLP051
Amount:
1 Each
Attenuation (avg):
72.5%
Flocculation:
Med-High
Optimum Temp:
66 - 70 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
-
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 126 B cells required
Priming
Method: co2 Amount: -12 psi CO2 Level: 0 Volumes
Target Water Profile
Light colored and hoppy

 

[Steve Ruch]

I'd be surprised if this didn't turn out pretty good.

 

[Brewer #302806]

I appreciate it. I’m still undecided about the extra alcohol boost. Might remove the dextrose. Also, considering using a different hop for secondary fermentation. Just getting back to brewing. Thanks!!!

 

[Mark Farrall]

The sugar is sort of working against the other non-base malts. They're all adding sweetness and/or mouthfeel, while the sugar is cutting the malt flavours and increasing the ABV. So if you're second guessing yourself on the ABV I'd drop the corn sugar.

Falconer's is already a blend. Not saying you shouldn't add something else, just that it's supposed to give you the West Coast IPA taste in one product, so you don't have to blend hops together. I haven't used it so don't really have an opinion on how well it hits that target.

if you were doing a dry hop you could change it up by adding something a bit fruitier, say a Mosaic and Citra mix. But that's getting away from that West Coast vibe. If you want to stay true to that just add some more Falconer's for the dry hop.

 

[The Brew Mentor]

What's the target?
It'll make a nice big beer, but not a West Coast IPA and not a New England either.
You're the cook, so have fun and brew on!
Cheers

 

[Brewer #302806]

What's the target?
It'll make a nice big beer, but not a West Coast IPA and not a New England either.
You're the cook, so have fun and brew on!
Cheers

I started already. It’s my birthday. Removing the corn sugar. Thanks for all advice. Wish me luck.

 

[Brewer #302806]

I started already. It’s my birthday. Removing the corn sugar. Thanks for all advice. Wish me luck.