Heady Topper DIPA Clone Beer Kit

Description

Heady Topper Clone Beer Kit – All Grain

Heady Topper DIPA Clone Beer Kit – All Grain

Craft your own version of the legendary double IPA with this Heady Topper DIPA Clone Beer Kit – All Grain. Inspired by the iconic brew from The Alchemist, this all grain kit gives you the building blocks to create a bold, hop-forward Double IPA right in your own brewery.

With an ABV of 8.0% and a commanding 100 IBU, this clone delivers assertive bitterness that’s perfectly balanced by a rich malt backbone and juicy hop character. The high BU/GU ratio of 1.25 ensures a crisp, lingering bite, ideal for hop lovers looking for complexity in every sip.

Thanks to the generous use of Columbus, Simcoe, and Amarillo hops at every stage of the brewing process — from bittering to dry hopping — you can expect layers of flavor. Piney resin, bright grapefruit, ripe mango, and orange zest shine through, while the flaked oats add a smooth, silky mouthfeel. A touch of Caramel 40L rounds out the profile with subtle sweetness and a medium golden hue (SRM 6).

Fermented with a clean, attenuative American Ale yeast, this DIPA finishes at 1.010 FG, giving you a dry, refreshing finish that enhances hop clarity. The result is a hazy double IPA with bold aroma, vibrant tropical fruit notes, and a firm yet balanced bitterness — just like the original.

Whether you're chasing the essence of Heady Topper or simply want to brew a top-tier DIPA at home, this kit brings you all the ingredients to get it right.

Approximate Statistics:

ABV: 8.0%
IBU: 100
Original Gravity (OG): 1.070
Final Gravity (FG): 1.010
SRM: 6
BU/GU: 1.25
Plato: 17°
All calculations are approximate.

Brew your own Heady Topper-inspired Double IPA and enjoy a beer bursting with flavor, haze, and hop intensity — just the way you like it.

INGREDIENTS

Malts:
12 lbs Pale Malt
1 lb Caramel 20L
1 lb Wheat Malt

Hops:
1.0 oz Columbus Hops (60 min)
1.0 oz Simcoe Hops (15 min)
1.0 oz Amarillo Hops (10 min)
1.0 oz Centennial Hops (5 min)
2.0 oz Simcoe Hops (Whirlpool)
2.0 oz Amarillo Hops (Whirlpool)
2.0 oz Centennial Hops (Dry Hop for 7 days)
2.0 oz Simcoe Hops (Dry Hop for 7 days)

HOPS SCHEDULE

1 oz Columbus Hops (Bittering) - 60 minutes
1 oz Simcoe Hops (Flavor) - 10 minutes
1 oz Amarillo Hops (Flavor) - 10 minutes
1 oz Simcoe Hops (Aroma) - Dry hop 5-7 days
1 oz Amarillo Hops (Aroma) - Flameout
1 oz Columbus Hops (Dry Hop) - Dry hop 5-7 days
1 oz Simcoe Hops (Dry Hop) - Dry hop 5-7 days
1 oz Amarillo Hops (Dry Hop) - Dry hop 5-7 days

INSTRUCTIONS

Steep Specialty Grains:

Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F.
Steep Flaked Oats and Caramel/Crystal 40L malts in a grain bag for 30 minutes. Remove grains.

Boil the Wort:

Bring to a boil and add 9.9 lbs Golden Light LME. Stir until fully dissolved.
Add 1 oz Columbus Hops and boil for 60 minutes.
Add 1 tsp Irish Moss and 0.5 tsp Yeast Energizer with 15 minutes remaining.
Add 1 oz Simcoe and 1 oz Amarillo Hops with 10 minutes remaining.
Add 1 oz Simcoe and 1 oz Amarillo Hops at flameout.

Chill and Ferment:

Cool wort to 68°F and top off with water to achieve a total volume of 5 gallons.
Transfer to a sanitized fermenter and pitch American Ale Yeast.
Ferment at 68°F for 10–14 days.

Dry Hopping:

After primary fermentation, add 1 oz Columbus, 1 oz Simcoe, and 1 oz Amarillo Hops to the fermenter.
Allow to dry hop for 5–7 days.

Packaging

Dissolve 5 oz priming sugar in boiled water, cool, and evenly mix in.
Bottle or keg, condition for 2–3 weeks. Launch directly into your pint glass.