American IPA Recipe

IPA (India Pale Ale) is one of the most popular styles in the homebrewing community. With its strong hop-forward profile and a range of flavors from pine to citrus, this IPA recipe is perfect for hop lovers looking to create a bold, aromatic brew. Expect robust bitterness balanced with a light malt backbone, making this a refreshing yet complex beer.

Whether enjoyed by a roaring fireplace on a chilly evening or shared with friends at a festive gathering, this brew promises an experience that’s both nostalgic and novel. So, raise your glass to tradition, innovation, and the many flavors of beer.

Type of Beer

American IPA

Fermentation Temp

18-20°C

Type

All Grain

American IPA Recipe

Beer Style: American IPA

OG: 1.060
FG: 1.012
ABV: 6.3%
IBU: 60
SRM: 8 (Pale Amber)

Brewing Setup:

Batch Volume: 22 L
Boil Time: 60 min
Mash Water: 27 L
Sparge Water: 9.7 L
Boil Volume: 34 L
Pre-Boil Gravity: 1.045

Ingredients

Malts

4 kg Pale Malt
200g Caramel Malt

Hops

50g Cascade (60 min – bittering)
50g Simcoe (30 min – flavor)
50g Citra (10 min – aroma)
50g Cascade (dry hop – optional)

Yeast

1 packet American Ale Yeast (US-05)

Water Additives

½ tsp Gypsum

Brewing Process

Mash

Heat 27 L of water to 66°C and mash grains for 60 minutes.
Sparge with 9.7 L of water at 77°C.

Boil

Boil wort for 60 minutes.
Add 50g Cascade at 60 minutes, 50g Simcoe at 30 minutes, and 50g Citra at 10 minutes.

Fermentation

Cool wort to 18-20°C, pitch yeast, and ferment for 14 days.
Optionally, dry hop with 50g Cascade after 7 days.

Bottling

Carbonate using 150g corn sugar.
Condition for 2-3 weeks at 20°C.

Tasting Notes

This IPA delivers a punch of citrus and tropical fruit from the Citra and Simcoe hops, balanced by a smooth bitterness and light caramel malt sweetness. The dry-hopping elevates the aroma, creating a crisp, refreshing finish.