Bluebird of Hoppiness British IPA
Smaller than its younger American cousins, the British IPA pushes malt, but retains a crisp dry bite. Up in the Lake District a pub brewery in Coniston makes a wonderful Challenger-only bitter called Bluebird. This is the beefed up version.
Style: English IPA
Brew Type: All Grain
For 5.5 gallons at 1.060, 13 SRM, 51 IBUs, 6.0 percent ABV
60-minute boil
Directions
Follow the Single-Infusion Brew Process.
TIP
Swap hops around in this recipe as you feel. A bit of Goldings or Fuggles for the finish would be superb. Coniston makes a version of Bluebird Bitter that uses American Mount Hood in addition to the Challenger.
10.00 pounds Maris Otter Pale Malt
1.00 pound Crystal 55L
0.50 pound Crystal 75L
0.25 pound Biscuit Malt
7.00 pounds Pale Liquid Malt Extract (LME)
1.00 ounce Challenger (8.0 percent AA) Pellet for 60 minutes
1.00 ounce Challenger (8.0 percent AA) Pellet for 20 minutes
1.00 ounce Challenger (8.0 percent AA) Pellet for 0 minutes
1 tablet Whirlfloc
Wyeast 1275 Thames Valley Ale / WLP023 Burton Ale
Mash Scheduleg
Saccharification Rest 153°F 60 minutes
