Have Yourself a Very Hoppy Christmas (Black IIPA)

[Richard]

Aurora has a slight spiciness to it, which I thought would go well with the Glacier (earthy citrus) and Magnum (Fairly neutral, noble-ish).

6 gallons into fermenter, 5.5 into keg.

15lbs 2-Row.
2lbs Sucrose.
4oz Crystal 150
4oz Cara-Foam
4oz Carafa Special II
2oz Carafa Special I
2oz Carafa Special III

4.5oz Magnum 10% @ 120
1.5oz Glacier 5.6% @ 60
1.5oz Magnum 10% @ 45
1.5oz Aurora 8% @ 20
1.5oz Glacier 5.6% @ flame-out
1.5oz Aurora 8% @ flame-out

Dry-hop (14 days total):
2oz Aurora
1oz Glacier

Mash 5 gallons @ 152, Sparge 5 gallons @ 168.

2 x S-05

[Richard]

Forgot to whirlpool so clogged the hose and ended up with about 5 gallons in the fermenter... I'll just pretend like I'm spunding when I'm all disappointed at the volume

Remember kids... whirlpool your wort and keep the braided hose on the outside.

OG 1.088

[Richard]

Next time this recipe is run, will be using 8oz of the Carafa-Cpecial II and 4oz of the Carafa-Special I. I like my IBA's a little darker & roastier than this turned out.

[Richard]

Very tasty after conditioning over the holiday period in the cold.