Pliny the Elder DIPA Clone

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Your Real Fake Pliny the Elder Double IPA - Extract Clone Beer Kit never sits on a shelf. Your grains are crushed to order. Your ingredients are packed fresh and you don't pay for a flashy box. It's all about providing you with the freshest ingredients for you to make your best beer.

Brew your own version of the legendary Pliny the Elder Double IPA with this high-quality extract beer kit. Known for its bold hop character and well-structured malt backbone, this DIPA recipe brings together an expertly crafted balance of citrus, pine, and floral notes for a truly hop-forward experience.

Crafted with 9 lbs of Briess Golden Light Dry Malt Extract (DME), this kit ensures a smooth, clean malt foundation, while Carapils and Caramel/Crystal 40L malts add subtle sweetness and improved mouthfeel. The carefully selected hop additions—Columbus, Simcoe, and Centennial—create layers of resinous pine, grapefruit, and tropical fruit flavors, with a crisp bitterness that defines the West Coast Double IPA style. A dry hop infusion enhances the aromatic intensity, making each sip bold yet balanced.

Fermentation is supported by American Ale Yeast, complemented by yeast energizer and Irish moss for a clean finish and improved clarity. Whether you're an experienced homebrewer or just starting out, this Pliny the Elder clone recipe offers a rewarding brewing experience with outstanding results.

Perfect for those who appreciate hop-forward beers, this homebrew kit delivers a robust, flavorful Double IPA that stays true to the original.

ABV: 8.7% - 9.4%
IBU: 100+
Original Gravity (OG): 1.080 - 1.090
Final Gravity (FG): 1.015 - 1.020
SRM: 10

INGREDIENTS

Extracts:
9 lbs Briess Golden Light Dry Malt Extract (DME)

Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
1 lb Carapils Malt (steeping grain)
1 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt 40L (steeping grain)

Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
1 oz Columbus Hops (Bittering)
1 oz Simcoe Hops (Flavor)
1 oz Centennial Hops (Flavor)
1 oz Simcoe Hops (Aroma)
1 oz Centennial Hops (Aroma)
1 oz Columbus Hops (Dry Hop)
1 oz Simcoe Hops (Dry Hop)
1 oz Centennial Hops (Dry Hop)

Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
1 Lallemand BRY-97 Dry Yeast

Also Included:
5 oz Priming Sugar
1 Muslin Bag
1 Irish Moss / Yeast Energizer Combo

HOPS SCHEDULE

1 oz Columbus Hops and boil for 60 minutes.
1 oz Simcoe and 1 oz Centennial Hops with 10 minutes remaining.
1 oz Simcoe and 1 oz Centennial Hops at flameout.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.
2. Place grains in a grain bag and steep in the hot water for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the grain bag, sparge (rinse) with water into the kettle, and discard.
4. Stir in the dry malt extract until fully dissolved.
5. Bring your wort to a rolling boil.
6. Add the hops according to the hop schedule.
7. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. At 15 minutes remaining, add the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
9. Cool the wort to 70°F. An immersion chiller or ice bath works well for this.
10. Transfer the wort to a sanitizer fermenter and top off with clean, filtered water to 5 gallons.
11. Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter.
12. Ferment at 68-70°F for 5-7 days.

13. Transfer to a sanitized secondary fermenter and add the dry hop addition. Let sit for 5-7 days.
14. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
15. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!

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