The recipe below is loosely based on SSOS, so, I’m not too concerned with the IBU numbers. (Numbers can be deceiving anyway…) My first question is whether munich would be out of place in an AIPA? Is there enough malt backbone in this recipe to stand up to the hop bill? I’m also considering replacing the M-otter with domestic 2-row. Any suggestions?
Sister Star of the Sun - a very well acclaimed IPA recipe by Dave Brockington
13 lbs Maris Otter Pale Malt
.25 lb. dark crystal malt - 135L
.25 lb wheat malt
3 oz Chinook hops - 60 min
2 oz East Kent Goldings hops - 15 min
2 oz Fuggle hops - flameout
1 tsp Irish Moss or Whirlfloc
Wyeast 1028 (London Ale)
I have the option of using either US05, or SO4. What will SO4 impart to this AIPA in terms of flavor/complexity? would there even be a noticeable difference from US05 given the huge hop load?
I wouldn’t use S04 in this recipe - the 2 times i used this yeast, it was pretty noticeably fruity/estery - not something I would want competing with the hops in this case. some English yeasts, such as 1028/013, are subdued enough to play nice, but S04 is pretty aggressive in aromatics. this of course all IMO.
you are going to plop some dryhops in on this one I hope.