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Hibiscus makes perfect sense for an IPA, John Troegner says. “It creates berry flavors and aromas, lowers pH, and is actually similar to the Vic Secret hops.”
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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.065
FG: 1.006–1.010
IBUs: 52
ABV: 6.2%
8.7 lb (3.9 kg) Pilsner (2-row)
1.8 lb (816 g) Carahell
1.2 lb (544 g) flaked oats
9.5 oz (269 g) Vienna malt
3.8 oz (108 g) acidulated malt
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