STORY

Overview: 5400 Second IPA is a bold, high-gravity IPA inspired by one of America’s most famous 90-minute IPAs. It is brewed with Canadian Blonde, Classic American Light, and Grand Bohemian Czech Pilsner Brewing Extracts, plus Booster, Safale US-05 yeast, and a heavy hop schedule featuring Glacier, Warrior, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a strong malt backbone with fullness and caramel flavor, intense bitterness, heavy pine and citrus hop aroma, and a bold IPA finish.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Fermentation Note: This recipe has a lot of fermentables. Place your fermenter somewhere safe in case foam or liquid escapes during fermentation.

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 Can Canadian Blonde Brewing Extract
• 1 Can Classic American Light Brewing Extract
• 1 Can Grand Bohemian Czech Pilsner Brewing Extract
• 3 Packets of Dry Brewing Yeast under the lids of the brewing extracts
• 1 Packet BrewMax Booster
• 1 Packet Glacier Hops
• 1 Packet Warrior Hops
• 2 Packets Amarillo Hops
• 2 Packets Simcoe Hops
• 1 Packet Safale US-05 Dry Ale Yeast
• 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

High-ABV IPAs

Piney, citrusy IPAs

Big, bitter, hop-forward beers

BREW SPECS

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 2 hours

Dry Hop Addition: Day 19

Fermentation: 3 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 6–8 weeks or longer

Conditioning Note: Strong IPAs need enough time to carbonate and smooth out, but hop-forward beers are best enjoyed before the hop aroma fades.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: 5400 Second IPA is built for brewers who want a big, bitter, high-ABV IPA with layered hop character. The steady 90-minute hop addition creates a bold pine-and-citrus profile, while the malt backbone keeps the beer full, balanced, and satisfying.