This is the second beer that I have made with 100% wild yeast (Brettanomyces). I have a feeling it won't be the last...
Appearance – Golden-red in color. Slightly hazy. Pours a white, one finger head that dissipates rapidly leaving behind some lacing.
Aroma – Extremely fruity! Strong peach and tropical fruit. Lots of pineapple. Strong mango. Nothing else comes through. The fruity favors are very prominent. This beer has almost a fruit punch-like nose to it.
Taste – Again, very fruity. Tropical fruit and peach flavors flavors dominate. Mango and pineapple come through first, followed by a sweet caramel-like malt flavor. Bitterness is superbly balanced, and the finish (which has a tendency to be harsh in a lot of IPAs) is very smooth and nice.
Mouthfeel – Medium-heavy body. Carbonation isn’t all that high, lending to overall smooth impression of the beer.
Quite possibly the best beer we have made yet and definitely the best IPA. I couldn’t be happier with this one! The wild yeast really did a fantastic job blending with the fruity hops that I used. The two worked in tandem to make something very special.
Recipe Volume: 5 gallons
Yeast: WLP644 Brettanomyces Bruxellensis Trois
| Malts: | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Pilsner malt | 6 lbs. |
| 2. Vienna malt | 6 lbs. |
| 3. Carapils | 12 oz. |
| 4. Honey malt | 12 oz. |
| 5. Crystal 10 | 12 oz. |
| 6. Flaked corn | 12 oz. |
Brewhouse Efficiency 70%
Calculated Original Gravity 1.076
Caclulated Boil Gravity 1.061
Measured Original Gravity 1.059
Measured Final Gravity 1.017
| Hops: | Amount | Boil Time | IBUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Nugget (14.3%) | 0.6 oz. | 60 | 24 |
| 2. Mosaic (12.5%) | 1.2 oz. | 20 | 24 |
| 3. Simcoe (13.0%) | 0.5 oz. | 10 | 6 |
| 4. Amarillo (9.3%) | 0.7 oz. | 10 | 6 |
| 5. Cascade (7%) | 1.0 oz. | 0 | 0 |
| 6. Simcoe (13.0%) | 1.5 oz. | Dry hop | |
| 7. Cascade (7.0%) | 1.0 oz. | Dry hop | |
| 8. Mosaic (12.5%) | 0.8 oz. | Dry hop | |
| 9. Amarillo (9.3%) | 0.3 oz. | Dry hop |
Calculated IBUs 61
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