An intensely hoppy, fairly strong pale ale without the big, rich, complex maltiness and residual sweetness and body of an American barleywine. Strongly hopped, but clean, dry, and lacking harshness. Drinkability is an important characteristic; this should not be a heavy, sipping beer. History: An American craft beer innovation first developed in the mid-late 1990s reflecting the trend of American craft brewers “pushing the envelope” to satisfy the need of hop aficionados for increasingly intense products. Became more mainstream and popular throughout the 2000s, and inspired additional IPA creativity. Style Comparison: Bigger than either an English or American IPA in both alcohol strength and overall hop level (bittering and finish). Less malty, lower body, less rich and a greater overall hop intensity than an American Barleywine. Typically not as high in gravity/alcohol as a barleywine, since high alcohol and malt tend to limit drinkability.
5 Gallon Extract Recipe Kit
This kit includes:
Malt, Hops and Yeast
Muslin bag for steeping grain
Nutrient and Whirfloc if required
Double IPA Extract Kit
Est Original Gravity: 1.080 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 8.8%
Bitterness: 86 IBUs
Est Color: 5.1 SRM Est Calories: 274 kcal/12oz