Imperial Ipa (For Advanced Homebrewers) Recipe

Name: Imperial Ipa (For Advanced Homebrewers) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15.5 pounds 2-row malt; 0.5 pounds Victory malt; 0.5 pounds crystal 120L malt; 1.25 ounces Columbus hops - 60 minutes; 1.25 ounces Centennial hops - 30 minutes; 2 ounces Simcoe hops 10 minutes; 2 ounces Centennial hops - 10 minutes; 4 ounces Simcoe hops - dry hop; 2 ounces Centennial hops - dry hop; 2 ounces Chinook hops - dry hop; 4 liter starter of American yeast (White Labs WLP001 or Wyeast 1056) or 1.5 packages of dry American yeast.

Servings: persons

15.5 pounds 2-row malt
0.5 pounds Victory malt
0.5 pounds crystal 120L malt
1.25 ounces Columbus hops - 60 minutes
1.25 ounces Centennial hops - 30 minutes
2 ounces Simcoe hops 10 minutes
2 ounces Centennial hops - 10 minutes
4 ounces Simcoe hops - dry hop
2 ounces Centennial hops - dry hop
2 ounces Chinook hops - dry hop
4 liter starter of American yeast (White Labs WLP001 or Wyeast 1056) or 1.5 packages of dry American yeast.

1
Mash-in the 16.5 pounds of grain to 150u00b0F using 5 gallons of water at about 161u00b0F (1.2 quarts of water per pound). Stir for 2 minutes to prevent balls of grain from clumping together, creating a consistent mash.
2
Cover the mash, only uncovering to briefly stir every 20 minutes. Heat 5.25 gallons of sparge water to about 185u00b0F.
3
After mashing for 60 minutes, mash-out and sparge. You should have 7 to 7.5 gallons in the kettle. Allow the wort to come to a boil and add 1.25 ounces Columbus hops.
4
After boiling a total of 30 minutes, add 1.25 ounces Centennial hops.
5
After boiling a total of 50 minutes, add 2 ounces Simcoe hops and 2 ounces Centennial hops.
6
After boiling a total of 60 minutes, remove from heat and chill using a wort chiller. Transfer to a carboy and take a gravity reading
7
Oxygenate thoroughly and ferment at 65u00b0 to 68u00b0 for 7 to 14 days until complete. Transfer to secondary carboy and dry hop with 4 ounces of Simcoe, 2 ounces of Centennial and 2 ounces of Chinook for 7 days.
8
Bottle or keg for a medium level of carbonation. Drink fresh for best results.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15.5 pounds 2-row malt, 0.5 pounds Victory malt, 0.5 pounds crystal 120L malt, 1.25 ounces Columbus hops - 60 minutes, and more.

Yes, Imperial Ipa (For Advanced Homebrewers) Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!