Recipe Vital Stats
Brew Method Extract
Batch Size 5.5 Gallons
Boil Time 60 Mins
Target OG 1.066
Target FG 1.015
Est. ABV 6.7%
Bitterness 60 IBU
SRM 8
Bell’s Two Hearted is a classic American IPA featuring a massive hop profile focused entirely on Centennial hops. This clone recipe offers a clean, crisp malt backbone that allows the intense pine and grapefruit aromatics to shine through.
Fermentables
8 fl oz Caramel 40L (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes)
8 oz Caramel 20L (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes)
9 lbs Light Liquid Malt Extract (Added at start of boil)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Centennial (10.0% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition)
1 oz Centennial (10.0% AA) @ 30 min (Flavor addition)
1 oz Centennial (10.0% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma addition)
2 oz Centennial (10.0% AA) @ Dry hop 5 days (Added to secondary or late primary)
Yeast
Wyeast 1272 American Ale II – 70-75% attenuation, produces subtle fruit esters that complement Centennial hops
Brewing Instructions
1
Steep specialty grains in 2.5 gallons of water at 155°F for 30 minutes. Do not let the water exceed 170°F.
2
Remove the grain bag, allowing it to drain into the kettle. Do NOT squeeze the bag!
3
Bring the liquid to a boil, remove from heat, and stir in 9 lbs of Light LME until completely dissolved.
4
Return to a boil and start the 60-minute hop timer.
5
Add 1 oz Centennial at 60 minutes.
6
Add 1 oz Centennial at 30 minutes.
7
Add a clarifier (Irish moss or whirlfloc tablet)at 15 minutes.
8
At flameout, add the final 1 oz of Centennial hops.
9
Chill wort to 80°F, top up to 5.5 gallons with cold water, pitch yeast, and ferment.
Notes
Fermentation
Temperature: 66-70°F
Duration: 2 weeks primary – Dry hop after primary fermentation has slowed down significantly.
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Ingredients
Fermentables
8 fl oz Caramel 40L (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes)
8 oz Caramel 20L (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes)
9 lbs Light Liquid Malt Extract (Added at start of boil)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Centennial (10.0% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition)
1 oz Centennial (10.0% AA) @ 30 min (Flavor addition)
1 oz Centennial (10.0% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma addition)
2 oz Centennial (10.0% AA) @ Dry hop 5 days (Added to secondary or late primary)
Yeast
Wyeast 1272 American Ale II – 70-75% attenuation, produces subtle fruit esters that complement Centennial hops
