Two Hearted IPA Clone Recipe

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

Steep specialty grains in 2.5 gallons of water at 155°F for 30 minutes. Do not let the water exceed 170°F.

Remove the grain bag, allowing it to drain into the kettle. Do NOT squeeze the bag!

Bring the liquid to a boil, remove from heat, and stir in 9 lbs of Light LME until completely dissolved.

Return to a boil and start the 60-minute hop timer.

Add 1 oz Centennial at 60 minutes.

Add 1 oz Centennial at 30 minutes.

Add a clarifier (Irish moss or whirlfloc tablet)at 15 minutes.

At flameout, add the final 1 oz of Centennial hops.

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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