Pike Ale - American IPA - 2013 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 10 Gallons (37.85 L)

    26.0 lb (11.79 kg) pale two-row malt
    1.0 lb (0.45 kg) crystal malt
    2.0 lb (0.9 kg) dextrose
    2.0 lb (0.9 kg) dextrin malt
    2.0 oz (57 g) whole Cascade, 8.9% a.a. (mash hop)
    2.0 oz (57 g) whole Cascade, 8.9% a.a. (FWH 120 min)
    4.0 oz (113 g) Magnum pellets, 14.6% a.a. (60 min)
    1.0 oz (28 g) Simcoe pellets, 13% a.a. (45 min)
    1.0 oz (28 g) Cascade pellets, 8.9% a.a. (30 min)
    4.0 oz (113 g) Centennial pellets, 9.9% a.a. (0 min)
    2.0 oz (57 g) Simcoe pellets, 13% a.a., 0 min
    2.0 oz (57 g) Simcoe pellets, 13% a.a. (dry)
    4.0 oz (113 g) Columbus pellets, 15.2% a.a. (dry)
    4 vials White Labs WLP001 California ale yeast
    2.0 lb (0.9 kg) rice hulls (mash)
    Whirlfloc
    Gypsum, chalk (mash)
    phosphoric acid (sparge)
    Wyeast nutrient blend
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.068
    Final Gravity: 1.011
    ABV: 7.48%
 

Directions

    Mash at 151.5° F (67° C) for 60 minutes.
    Primary fermentation for 26 days at 64° F (18° C).
    Forced CO2 to carbonate (2.5 vol).