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Offline BrewingAroundtheRealm

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A few weeks back I brewed up a Chinook Session IPA. It turned out to be a successful brew. The flavor profile came though much better than I expected. I posted the full brew day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHloTDo4axw

This was the first time out for my new brewing setup. I recently upgraded to a 10 gallon kettle and mash tun.

I learned a few things.

The temperature profile of a 10 gallon cooler is different from a 5 gallon one. Previously I would have to heat my strike water to a slightly higher temp due to the higher grain to water ratio. I did the same thing here and ended up with a 160 F mash temp. The target was 152 - 154.

The boil off rate for a 10 gallon kettle is going to be different. This one is a no brainer. I really should have measured that before jumping in.

There were a few other minor issues but overall, it was a successful brew.

The beerXML file is available on my website for anyone interested.

https://brewingaroundtherealm.com/chinook-session-ipa-all-the-flavor-with-half-the-abv/

Visit Brewing Around the Realm on YouTube for brew sessions, tips, reviews and more! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdxuqMtgYHTwxw9lHNqa3Rw

Offline tommymorris

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Re: Brewing a Chinook Session IPA - All the Flavor with half the ABV
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2018, 06:43:55 am »
Looks good. Chinook is a great hop. 

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Re: Brewing a Chinook Session IPA - All the Flavor with half the ABV
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2018, 01:03:59 pm »
Looks good. Chinook is a great hop.

...and a great aircraft. It put food on my table over 36 yrs.


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Re: Brewing a Chinook Session IPA - All the Flavor with half the ABV
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2018, 02:04:06 pm »
Looks good. Chinook is a great hop.

...and a great aircraft. It put food on my table over 36 yrs.


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Re: Brewing a Chinook Session IPA - All the Flavor with half the ABV
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2018, 02:25:07 pm »
Ha!  That’s fantastic!


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Offline clibit

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Re: Brewing a Chinook Session IPA - All the Flavor with half the ABV
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2018, 11:26:02 am »
It looks and sounds great. But 5.9% is half of 11.8%!

5.9% is not considered low ABV over here in the UK. Different perceptions of course.