Briess Rye malt and Caramel Rye malt are a perfect wight to add a subtle depth of flavor against the 8 ounces of hops in the Double IPA. At 8% ABV and 98 IBUs, this big beer is surprisingly well balanced with beautiful Galaxy hop aroma.

Ingredients

14 lbs - Brewers Malt
1 lb - Rye Malt
1 lb - Caramel Rye Malt
1 oz - Centennial Hops (10.0% AAU)
3 oz - Citra® Hops (12.0% AAU)
4 oz - Galaxy™ Hops (13.0% AAU)
2 packs - WLP051 California V Ale Yeast
1 capsule - Seyvomyces Yeast Nutrient

Directions

Bring 5.3 gallons of water to 166°F.
Mash grains at 153°F for 1 hour.
Heat 4.2 gallons of 180°F sparge water in a kettle.
Sparge and collect 6 gallons in kettle; bring to boil.
Add 1 oz Centennial hops.
After 50 minutes ad 3 oz Citra® hops and yeast nutrient.
After 8 more minutes add Galaxy™ hops.
Boil 2 more minutes and turn heat off.
Cool beer to 70°F. Transfer to fermenter.
Pitch a pack of White Labs WLP051 California V Ale Yeast.