Winter Warmer - IPA | Beer Recipe Kit

Winter Warmer IPA All-Grain Recipe Kit

Product Description

Craft your perfect pint of bold, hop-forward West Coast IPA with this all-grain recipe kit! Designed for homebrewers who love classic citrus and pine flavors, this kit balances a strong malt backbone with a bright, bitter finish. Perfect for hop enthusiasts, this brew features a robust hop schedule packed with Chinook, Centennial, and Cascade hops, along with California Ale Yeast for a clean and crisp fermentation.

This recipe is ideal for those brewing on a 5-gallon system, such as the Brewzilla, and includes everything you need to create a professional-quality batch at home.

Recipe Details

• Type: All Grain
• Batch Size: 5.25 gallons
• Boil Size: 6.56 gallons
• Boil Time: 60 minutes
• End of Boil Volume: 5 gallons
• Fermentation: Ale, Two-Stage
• Recommended Equipment: All Grain - 5 Gal Brewzilla (or similar)
• Efficiency: 72%
• Estimated Mash Efficiency: 75.4%

What’s Included

• Water Additive: 1 tbsp Gypsum for enhanced hop bitterness and crispness
• Grain Bill:
  • 13 lbs 2-Row Malt
  • 1 lb Carapils for improved head retention and body
• Hop Additions:
  • Boil:
    • 1 oz Chinook (60 min)
    • 1 oz Centennial (60 min)
    • 2 oz Cascade (10 min)
  • Steep/Whirlpool (150°F for 30 minutes):
    • 1 oz Cascade
    • 1 oz Centennial
  • Dry Hops (5 days before bottling):
    • 2 oz Cascade
    • 1 oz Centennial
• Yeast: California Ale Yeast (White Labs WLP001)

Flavor Profile

• Aroma: Bright citrus, floral notes, and hints of pine
• Taste: Crisp malt flavors with bold, resinous hop bitterness and a clean finish
• Mouthfeel: Medium body with a smooth, slightly dry finish

Brewing Recommendations

• Mash Temperature: 152°F for 60 minutes
• Sparge Water: 4 gallons at 170°F
• Cool Wort: 70°F before pitching yeast
• Fermentation Temperature: 70°F for 10-14 days
• Carbonation: Bottle with 6 oz priming sugar (included) and condition for 2-3 weeks

Why You’ll Love It

This West Coast IPA delivers a perfect balance of bitterness, aroma, and flavor that rivals your favorite craft brews. Whether you're new to all-grain brewing or a seasoned pro, this kit makes it easy to produce a batch that's sure to impress.

Elevate your homebrew game and enjoy the rewarding experience of brewing an unforgettable West Coast IPA from scratch!