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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Brewing Instructions
- 1
Mashing the Grains
In a large brew kettle, heat 5 liters of water to 160°F (71°C). Add the pale malt and crystal malt, and maintain the temperature for 60 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- 2
Boiling the Wort
After mashing, remove the grains and bring the liquid (wort) to a boil. Once boiling, add the Chinook hops and boil for 60 minutes.
- 3
Adding Flavor Hops
With 15 minutes left in the boil, add the Citra hops to enhance the aroma and flavor.
- 4
Cooling the Wort
After the boil, cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller or an ice bath until it reaches about 68°F (20°C).
- 5
Fermentation
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel. Pitch the yeast and seal the vessel with an airlock. Allow it to ferment for 1-2 weeks at room temperature.
- 6
Bottling
Once fermentation is complete, dissolve the priming sugar in a small amount of boiling water and add it to the beer. Bottle the beer and cap securely.
- 7
Carbonation
Let the bottles sit at room temperature for an additional 1-2 weeks to carbonate before chilling and enjoying your MoonJuice IPA!