Test batch: Centennial Imperial IPA #1

Last week, I got to test out my test batch brewing process with a style I’ve been wanting to tinker around with for a while: Imperial IPA. I  took the opportunity to showcase Centennial hops, which I’ve not had much of on it’s own. I’ve only just cold crashed this beer, so tasting notes to follow. See below for the recipe:

Recipe Specifications
————————–
Boil Size: 1.90 gal

Batch Size (fermenter): 1.25 gal

Estimated OG: 1.081 SG

Estimated IBU: 97.1 IBUs

Estimated Color: 6.5 SRM

Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
————
1 lbs 9.7 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 45.0 %
1 lbs 9.7 oz Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 2 45.0 %
5.7 oz Turbinado (10.0 SRM) Sugar 3 10.0 %
0.50 oz Centennial [10.00 %] – Boil 60.0 min Hop 4 65.5 IBUs
0.25 oz Centennial [10.00 %] – Boil 30.0 min Hop 5 25.2 IBUs
0.25 oz Centennial [10.00 %] – Boil 5.0 min Hop 6 6.5 IBUs
0.50 oz Centennial [10.00 %] – Boil 0.0 min Hop 7 0.0 IBUs
1.0 pkg SafAle English Ale (DCL/Fermentis #S-04) Yeast 8 –
0.50 oz Centennial [10.00 %] – Dry Hop 7.0 Days Hop 9 0.0 IBUs
Mash Schedule: BIAB, Medium Body
Total Grain Weight: 3 lbs 9.1 oz