Jamil's Evil Twin® IPA All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

This is the best IPA recipe I have found on Northern Brewer. It's the beer I am most eager to offer to guests. Consistently turns out great!!

I've made this recipe, in extract or AG, about 6 times (didn't keep notes originally). The key to making it an IPA is to dry hop it. Having experimented a bit, I use 1 ounce of Amarillo and 1 of Cascade. I also bump up the bitterness by using 1 oz instead of .75 oz at 10 minutes. It's too bitter at the beginning, but about 7 weeks after brew day, it's absolutely amazing. It's honestly one of the best IPAs I've ever had, homebrew or commercial.

This beer is absolutely fantastic. NB has sold this kit for years, but for some reason it is now called an "IPA". In Jamil's book "Brewing Classic Styles" (which all brewers should own), he calls it a West Coast Red Ale. it's a beautiful red color, with less hop bitterness than an IPA, but tons of late hop flavor and aroma. Delicious. And for you reviewers with fermentation issues - don't blame the kit. If you're using the dry yeast, rehydrate it first in a cup of boiled and cooled water. If you're using liquid yeast, use TWO packs or vials, or make a starter. And don't pitch the yeast until your wort is below 68 farenheit. For more yeast info, get Jamil's Yeast book.

More akin to an American Red, however with the right fermentation, it's a great drinker. I used the WLP 028 on this and it has loads of character. And for this with fermentation issues, its not the kit. Skip the low rating and figure it out.

Good beer, but I wish it would have had Amarillo like the original recipe called for. Also, I decided to dry hop after a few pours. I think it helped.