Pennsyltucky Lucky Black IPA

Alright, first recipe out the gate is my Pennsyltucky Lucky Black IPA. I brewed this about a month ago and it is currently in its final conditioning phase before kegging. The goal of this beer was to achieve the flavor and aroma profile of an American IPA, but maintain the black color. I attempted to minimize the dark chocolate and roasted flavors attributed to most dark malts by using dehusked Carafa I. I have noticed hints of it in the aroma but not much in flavor while sampling at various stages of fermenation.

I am a huge fan of Mosaic hops, so I bough a big ole one pound bag to see what the hop could really do. So far I still get pleasant citrus notes similar to grapefruit, but am also pulling some berry and stone fruit aromas as well.

One more note is the use of two different strains of White Labs yeast. I have been doing this combo for quite some time and it has worked well with a strong starter. The California Ale Yeast WLP001 is well known for its ability to bring out the best in hoppy beers. When combined with the flocculation power of the WLP041 Pacific  Ale Yeast, I highlight the hops and the malt in one swoop, while also getting a very clear end product out of the tap.

I will provide an update once the keg is ready and the first pint is pulled.  Cheers! Karl

10 Gallon Batch

Mash Profile

Mash Name: Single Infusion, Light Body, No Mash Out
Sparge Water: 9.01 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE

Total Grain Weight: 23 lbs
Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Tun Temperature: 72.0 F
Mash PH: 5.20

Name	Description	Step Temperature	Step Time
Mash In	Add 32.75 qt of water at 162.8 F	150.0 F	75 min

Sparge: Fly sparge with 9.01 gal water at 168.0 F

Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).

19 lbs	Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM)	Grain	1	82.6 %
2 lbs	Carafa I (337.0 SRM)	Grain	2	8.7 %
2 lbs	Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM)	Grain	3	8.7 %
1.00 oz	Mosaic - HBC 369 [11.60 %] - First Wort 60.0 min	Hop	4	21.2 IBUs
1.00 oz	Mosaic - HBC 369 [11.60 %] - Boil 45.0 min	Hop	5	17.7 IBUs
1.00 oz	Mosaic - HBC 369 [11.60 %] - Boil 30.0 min	Hop	6	14.8 IBUs
1.00 Items	Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 mins)	Fining	7	-
1.00 oz	Mosaic - HBC 369 [11.60 %] - Boil 15.0 min	Hop	8	9.6 IBUs
2.00 oz	Mosaic - HBC 369 [11.60 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 20.0 min	Hop	9	11.7 IBUs
1.0 pkg	California Ale (White Labs #WLP001) [35.49 ml]	Yeast	10	-
1.0 pkg	Pacific Ale (White Labs #WLP041) [35.49 ml]	Yeast	11	-
3.00 oz	Mosaic - HBC 369 [11.60 %] - Dry Hop 3.0 Days	Hop	12	0.0 IBUs