Single hop XPA to allow the Citrus, lemon, grapefruit and orange flavours of Amarillo to shine. Great for lovers of more 'traditional' IPA's

Extra Pale Ale (XPA) sits in that sweet spot between a pale ale and an IPA. Typically brewed lighter in body and colour, the style is all about showcasing hops in a crisp, easy-drinking package without the heavy malt backbone or higher alcohol of bigger styles. Expect a bright, refreshing beer with a clean malt base that lets hop character shine through, often with lower bitterness and a focus on aroma and flavour.

This single hop XPA highlights the bright and zesty character of Amarillo. Bursting with fresh orange peel and floral notes, Amarillo delivers a vibrant citrus punch supported by subtle tropical hints and a touch of sweet melon.

Vitals

Original Gravity: 1.049
Final Gravity: 1.010
IBU (Tinseth): 11
BU/GU: 0.23
Colour: 6.5 EBC 

ABV: 5.0%
73% efficiency
Batch Volume: 23 L
Boil Time: 60 min

Mash Water: 18.2 L
Sparge Water: 12.6 L
Total Water: 30.8 L
Boil Volume: 28 L
Pre-Boil Gravity: 1.043

Mash

Sacc Rest — 67 °C — 60 min
Mash Out — 75 °C — 15 min

Malts (4.9 kg)

3.3 kg (67.4%) — Joe White Maltings Pilsner, Malt Craft Export — Grain — 3.2 EBC
800 g (16.3%) — Weyermann Vienna Malt — Grain — 5.9 EBC
600 g (12.2%) — Joe White Maltings Wheat Malt Craft — Grain — 3.5 EBC
200 g (4.1%) — Weyermann Carapils/Carafoam — Grain — 3.9 EBC

Hops (100 g)

25 g (8 IBU) — Amarillo 9.2% — Boil — 5 min
25 g (3 IBU) — Amarillo 9.2% — Aroma — 20 min hopstand
50 g — Amarillo 9.2% — Dry Hop — day 5

Hopstand at 80 °C

Miscs

3.47 g — Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) — Mash
1.6 g — Epsom Salt (MgSO4) — Mash
3.2 g — Gypsum (CaSO4) — Mash
2.5 ml — Lactic Acid 88% — Mash
0.18 ml — Lactic Acid 85% — Sparge
1 items — Whirlfloc — Boil — 15 min

Yeast

1 pkg — Fermentis US-05 Safale American 81%

Fermentation

Pitching Temp — 18 °C — 1 days
Main Ferment — 18 °C — 7 days
Diacetyl Rest — 20 °C — 2 days

Carbonation: 2.4 CO2-vol

Water Profile

Ca2+: 56
Mg2+: 5
Na+: 8
Cl-: 58
SO42-: 79
HCO3-: 16

A much loved style of beer by Aussies - featuring a large dose of Amarillo hops to allow the Citrus flavours featuring notes of grapefruit, orange and lemon shine through. Great for those who love a fresh citrus flavoured XPA.