Fermentables
11 lb 8 oz (74.2%) – Briess Pale Ale Malt 2-Row 3.5 °L
3 lb (19.4%) – Briess Wheat White Malt 2.3 °L
12 oz (4.8%) – Dextrin Malt 1.7 °L
4 oz (1.6%) – Crystal 15L 11.6 °L
Boil
1 oz Columbus (Tomahawk) 14% – 60 min
Whirlpool
30 min hopstand @ 175°F
30 min 175 °F – 2 oz – Mosaic – 12.25% (15 IBU)
Dry Hops
7 days – 2 oz – Columbus (Tomahawk) – 14%
7 days – 8 oz – Mosaic – 12.25%
Yeast
2 packs Imperial Yeast Juice A38
Other
Whirlfloc – 15 minutes
Method: All-grain
Batch size: 5.5 gallons
Efficiency: 70%
OG: 1.074
FG: 1.017
ABV: 7.5%
IBU: 43
SRM: 6.9
Target Mash pH: 5.3 (adjust with lactic acid)
Mash Temp: 149°F – 60 minutes
Boil: 60 minutes
Fermentation Temp: 68°F
Day 1: Pitch yeast at 68°F and let rise to 72°F on day 2-3 for the remainder of fermentation. Should finish in 4-5 days. Per Imperial Yeast: Target 20-25 ppm dissolved oxygen or set the oxygen regulator flow to 50% higher than normal.
Day 6-7: Drop the temperature to 60°F and hold for 24 hours.
Day 7-8: Add dry hop charge, hold at 60°F at 7-10 PSI.
Day 14: Crash to 35°F for 48 hours. Proceed with packaging/cold conditioning for another week in the keg at serving temps. Should be prime drinking by day 20.