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STORY

Surly Dog IPA 5 Gallon is a big, bold IPA built for hop lovers who want a serious punch of bitterness, aroma, and high-gravity character. With Coopers Brew A IPA extract, light malt, Columbus hops, honey, and US-05 yeast, this recipe delivers a strong, hop-forward beer with plenty of bite.

PROFILE

Expect a deep golden pour with assertive hop character, firm bitterness, a strong malt backbone, and a dry finish. The Columbus hops bring bold resinous, earthy, and citrusy notes, while the honey helps boost the ABV without making the beer feel too heavy.

WHAT YOU GET

  • 1 Can Coopers Brew A IPA HME
  • 2 Cans Coopers Light Malt
  • 3 Packets Columbus Hops
  • 1 Packet US-05 Yeast
  • 1 Hop Sack
  • 2 Packets No-Rinse Cleanser

YOU PROVIDE

  • 2 Cups Honey

FOR FANS OF

Columbus IPA

Lagunitas Hop Stoopid

Big, bold IPAs

High-ABV hop-forward beers

BREW SPECS

Style: IPA
Flavor: Bold, hoppy, and bitter
Original Gravity: 1.079
Final Gravity: 1.015
ABV: 8.5%
SRM (Color): 7
IBU (Bitterness): 75
Batch Size: 5 gallons / 19 liters

BREW TIME

Ready to enjoy in about 5–6 weeks:
Fermentation: 3 weeks
Carbonation: 2 weeks
Additional conditioning can help this big IPA smooth out over time.:

WHY THIS RECIPE

This recipe is built for brewers who want a bigger, stronger IPA with real hop intensity. The Columbus hops deliver firm bitterness and bold hop flavor, while the light malt and honey help create a strong but drinkable beer with enough backbone to hold everything together.:

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    Brewing is fun!

    I recently got back into homebrewing with the Pinter system. The kits they make are delicious but end up costing about $3-4 a pint. I bought a 5 gallon Surly dog IPA kit along with some extra ingredients to get enough for 4 batches. I am enjoying a glass of it now!

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MIX

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BREW

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BOTTLE

BOTTLE

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