Sorachi Ace IIPA

[brynn]

Didnt hit my OG but ended up with more volume... Well see how it tastes. Fermenting now, will be dry hopping 1 ounce of Sorachi Ace in the fermenter

Recipe: Two Saints Sorachi Pale Ale
Brewer: Brynn Bennett
Asst Brewer: 
Style: Imperial IPA
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (0.0) 

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 16.30 l
Post Boil Volume: 13.46 l
Batch Size (fermenter): 11.02 l   
Bottling Volume: 10.18 l
Estimated OG: 1.071 SG
Estimated Color: 15.5 EBC
Estimated IBU: 71.4 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 65.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 76.4 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt                   Name                                     Type          #        %/IBU         
3500.00 g             Pale Malt (2 Row) US (3.9 EBC)           Grain         1        87.5 %        
250.00 g              Carafoam (3.9 EBC)                       Grain         2        6.3 %         
250.00 g              Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (78.8 EBC)    Grain         3        6.3 %         
15.00 g               Sorachi Ace [12.00 %] - Boil 60.0 min    Hop           4        33.2 IBUs     
15.00 g               Sorachi Ace [12.00 %] - Boil 30.0 min    Hop           5        25.5 IBUs     
15.00 g               Sorachi Ace [12.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min     Hop           6        6.6 IBUs      
15.00 g               Sorachi Ace [12.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool  Hop           7        6.0 IBUs      
1.0 pkg               Safale American (DCL/Fermentis #US-05) [ Yeast         8        -             
1.00 tsp              Yeast Nutrient (Primary 3.0 days)        Other         9        -             


Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Light Body, Batch Sparge
Total Grain Weight: 4000.00 g
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Name              Description                             Step Temperat Step Time     
Mash In           Add 10.43 l of water at 159.1 F         148.0 F       75 min        

Sparge: Batch sparge with 2 steps (1.73l, 8.15l) of 168.0 F water

[pliny]

Looks great!

[brynn]

Bottled Monday. Lots of lemon flavor from the sorachi ace... well see how she conditions out.

[Waterlogged]

How did this turn out?  I am interested in doing a lemongrass pale ale and need some Sorachi Ace.  Where did you get your supply?  I know OBK has some.

[brynn]

It was quite good, the hops were a little much at first but it mellowed out. I also dry hopped an ounce for 5 days prior to bottling.

Its all gone now but I quite enjoyed it, I think I gave a bottle to @brew, maybe he can add his tasting notes.

OBK is where I got the Sorachi Ace from. I only ordered enough for the recipe so I dont have any extra kicking around. If I did you could have it.

Good luck and Im looking forward to hearing about your experience with this hop

[brew]

I recall having this at the first meeting at Brewbakers - found it very nice as I recall. The Ace is different, first time for me wish I could get some more to get a good feel for it...

[Waterlogged]

Yeah, I have a few oz orderd from OBK and will try it in a lemongrass Pale Ale or a Sorachi Wheat.  I will let you know.