Recipe Vital Stats
Brew Method Extract
Batch Size 5.5 Gallons
Boil Time 60 Mins
Target OG 1.066
Target FG 1.014
Est. ABV 6.8%
Bitterness 60 IBU
SRM 8
This is a tribute to the iconic Zombie Dust pale ale that defined the hop-forward style. It features an intense punch of citrus and tropical fruit notes from massive Citra hop additions.
Fermentables
12 oz Caramel/Crystal 60L (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes)
9 lbs Light LME (Base extract, added at start of boil)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Citra (12% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition)
1 oz Citra (12% AA) @ 15 min (Flavor addition
2 oz Citra (12% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma addition, let steep 15 mins before cooling)
3 oz Citra (12% AA) @ Dry hop 5 days (Primary dry hop for massive citrus aroma)
Yeast
Wyeast 1056 American Ale – Clean, neutral fermentation; high attenuation
Instrucions
1
Steep specialty grains in 2.5 gallons of water at 155°F for 30 minutes.Do not let the water temperature exceed 170°F.
2
Remove grain bag and bring the water to a boil.
3
Turn off the heat and stir in the LME until fully dissolved.
4
Return to a boil and add the 60-minute Citra hop addition.
5
With 15 minutes left, add the second Citra hop addition and the clarifier (Irish Moss or Whirlfloc tablet).
6
At flameout, add the final 2 ounces of Citra hops and whirlpool gently for 10 minutes.
7
Cool the wort rapidly to 75°F and transfer to the sanitized fermenter, topping up with cold filtered water up to 5.5 gallons.
8
Aerate the wort thoroughly and pitch the yeast. Seal the lid with an airlock.
9
Add dry hops once active fermentation subsides, usually after 5-7 days.
Notes
Fermentation
Temperature: 67-69°F – Keep steady temperatures to prevent yeast stress
Duration: 2 weeks primary, 1 week conditioning
Brew Date:_________________________ Yeast:________________________________________
Original Gravity: _________________ Fermentation Temp: _________________
Days in Fermenter: __________ Final Gravity:________________ *ABV: _______________
Ingredients
Fermentables
12 oz Caramel/Crystal 60L (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes)
9 lbs Light LME (Base extract, added at start of boil)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Citra (12% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition)
1 oz Citra (12% AA) @ 15 min (Flavor addition
2 oz Citra (12% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma addition, let steep 15 mins before cooling)
3 oz Citra (12% AA) @ Dry hop 5 days (Primary dry hop for massive citrus aroma)
Yeast
Wyeast 1056 American Ale – Clean, neutral fermentation; high attenuation
