Double IPA Update

As I've already mentioned, we're a couple of indecisive school girls. I again was in doubt of the bitterness and strength of our double IPA; so again, I went back to the drawing board.

I think I finally hit the mark where I want to be. I decided a little high on the bitterness to account for any variable in the Alpha of the hops we receive. The run down:

- Estimated OG: 1.090
- Estimaged FG: 1.021
- Estimated ABV: 9%
- Estimated IBU: 126

I'm still on par with a flowery, fruity finish with the finishing hops and yeast choices.

We're going with a single infusion mash, striking at approximately 170 - 173 degrees F, 60 minute rest to range from 150 - 158 degrees F and a two minute rise. I'm still deciding (who'd-a-thunk) to maybe go a little lower and go for a drier feel and let the flowery, fruity finish off set any dryness and bitterness. And we'll end with a 30 minute sparge of two gallons at 180 - 185 degrees F.

Now onto doing a spring/summer recipe.

Drink on!

-J