STORY

Overview: Workout IPA is a light-bodied, hop-forward IPA recipe built for brewers who want bold bitterness without a heavy beer. It starts with Canadian Blonde Brewing Extract, then adds oat flakes, Booster, Citra hops, Centennial hops, Safale US-05 yeast, and Beano tablets to create a crisp, dry, low-calorie IPA.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a light-bodied IPA with bright hop aroma, citrusy and floral hop character, firm bitterness, a crisp mouthfeel, and a dry, refreshing finish.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Brewing Note: This recipe uses Beano tablets to help create a very dry finish. Add the tablets to the cold water in the fermenter before adding the wort.

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 Can Canadian Blonde Brewing Extract
• 1 Packet of Dry Brewing Yeast under the lid of the brewing extract
• 1 Packet Oat Flakes
• 1 Packet BrewMax Booster
• 1 Packet Citra Hops
• 1 Packet Centennial Hops
• 1 Packet Safale US-05 Dry Ale Yeast
• 2 Muslin Hop Sacks
• 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

YOU PROVIDE

2 Beano tablets, Ultra 800

FOR FANS OF

Lagunitas DayTime IPA

Light IPAs

Session-style IPAs

Crisp, hoppy, low-calorie beers

BREW SPECS

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 75 minutes

Fermentation: 2 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 2–3 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 4–5 weeks or longer

Conditioning Note: Hoppy beers are usually best enjoyed fresh, but give the bottles at least 2 weeks to carbonate before judging the final flavor.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: Workout IPA is a great choice for brewers who want a lighter IPA that still tastes like an IPA. It keeps the body lean and crisp while delivering plenty of hop bitterness and refreshing drinkability.