Dixie Drift IPA Clone Beer Kit – Extract
Brand : Label Peelers
- SKU:
- LP-Dixie-Drift-IPA-Clone
- UPC:
- 00810194956164
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Flavor Description
You’re in for a smooth Southern ride with the Dixie Drift IPA Clone Beer Kit. Inspired by the laid-back charm of SweetWater IPA, this recipe blends a honey-toned malt profile with a bold punch of American hops. The combination of Pale DME, Crystal 40, and Munich malts lays down a toasty, slightly sweet backbone that balances beautifully with layers of pine and citrus from Columbus, Cascade, and Centennial hops. Each sip rolls in with a pleasant bitterness, mellowed by the malt richness, and finishes with a clean, crisp note that invites another pour. Whether you choose to dry hop with Cascade or keep it classic, this IPA clone offers you the chance to brew a well-rounded, flavorful beer with a steady hop presence that doesn’t overpower. Ideal if you're after an American IPA that’s bold but approachable, the Dixie Drift IPA kit delivers character, not chaos.
ABV: ~6.8%
IBU: ~55
OG: ~1.070
FG: ~1.017
SRM: ~11
Degrees Plato: ~14.7
Disclaimer: Approximate values.
Ingredients
Fermentables
6 lbs Pale DME
Specialty Grains
1 lb Caramel/Crystal 40
2 lb Munich
Hops
1 oz Columbus (60 min)
1 oz Cascade (15 min)
1 oz Centennial (5 min)
1 oz Cascade (dry hop, optional)
Yeast
1 packet American Ale Yeast
Additives
5 oz Priming Sugar
1 Muslin Bag
Brewing Instructions
Sanitize
Sanitize all your brewing equipment, fermenters, airlocks, stirring spoons—anything that might come into contact with your wort. Remember, cleanliness is key to keeping your beer out of the gutter.
Steep Specialty Grains
In your brew kettle, heat 2.5 gallons of water to around 155°F.
Place the Caramel/Crystal 40 and Munich Malt in the provided muslin bag, then steep for 30 minutes.
After steeping, remove the grain bag and let it drain into the kettle—don’t squeeze it too hard or you might extract unwanted tannins.
Dissolve Malt Extract
Take the kettle off the heat.
Stir in the 6 lbs Pale DME, making sure they dissolve completely. This prevents scorching.
Bring the mixture (now called wort) to a boil.
Boil & Hop Schedule
Total Boil Time: 60 minutes.
At 60 minutes (start of boil): Add 1 oz Columbus.
At 15 minutes remaining in the boil: Add 1 oz Cascade.
At 5 minutes remaining in the boil: Add 1 oz Centennial.
Keep an eye on boil-overs and maintain a consistent boil.
Cooling
At the end of the 60-minute boil, cool the wort to about 68°F as quickly as possible. An immersion chiller or ice bath works great here.
Fermentation
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter and top up with clean, filtered water to reach 5 gallons total volume.
Aerate the wort by stirring or shaking.
Pitch 1 packet of American Ale Yeast and seal with an airlock.
Ferment at 68°F for about 14 days, or until final gravity stabilizes.
(Optional) Dry hop with 1 oz Cascade for 5 days near the end of fermentation.
Conditioning (Optional)
For additional clarity, you can rack to a secondary fermenter after primary fermentation and cold-crash. If you like more haze, skip it and enjoy your drifting brew.
Priming for Bottling:
Dissolve 5 oz Priming Sugar in 2 cups of boiling water. Let it cool.
Transfer your beer to a sanitized bottling bucket, gently stirring in the sugar solution.
Fill sanitized bottles, cap, and keep them at room temperature for 2–3 weeks.
Kegging:
Transfer to a sanitized keg.
Purge with CO₂ and set the regulator to 12 PSI.
Allow 2–3 weeks for proper carbonation at 38°F.
