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Highlighting Bananza Ale (OYL-400), we wanted to create a rich and velvety IPA with big aromatics and an approachable flavor palate.

We created a malt bill with high protein malts to build foundation for heavy hop additions and rich mouthfeel. The hop bill is focused on modern fruity hops that we selected to complement the heavy banana ester profile of Bananza Ale.

Once finished, it tastes exactly like it sounds: ripe banana, some tropical fruit and tangerine from the sabro, and complemented by a huge aromatic burst that tops it off.

STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.080
Final Gravity: 1.030
ABV: 6.7%
IBU: 10
SRM: 3

FERMENTABLES:
6 lb — Pilsner (50%)
6 lb — White Wheat (50%)

MASH GUIDELINES:
1) Infusion, Temp: 154 F, Time: 60 min

HOPS:
.5 oz — Nugget, Type: Pellet, AA: 15, Use: Boil for 15 min, IBU: 10
1 oz — Sabro, Type: Pellet, AA: 13, Use: Whirlpool for 15 min
1 oz — Motueka, Type: Pellet, AA: 7, Use: Whirlpool for 15 mins
.5 oz — Sabro, Type: Pellet, AA: 13, Use: DH on Day 2 of fermentation
.5 oz — Motueka, Type: Pellet, AA: 7, Use: DH on Day 2 of fermentation
1.5 oz — Sabro, Type: Pellet, AA: 13, Use: DH on Day 7 of fermentation
1.5 oz — Motueka, Type: Pellet, AA: 7, Use: DH on Day 7 of fermentation
1 oz — El Dorado, Type: Pellet, AA: 15, Use: DH on Day 7 of fermentation

YEAST:
OYL-400 Bananza Ale

BOIL ADDITIONS:
2 lb lactose (15 minutes)

FERMENTER ADDITIONS:
1 vanilla bean (10 days)

Recipe by Nik Allen, Innovation Brewer

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