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http://www.widmer.com/beer_brokenhalo.aspx

looking to see if anyone has a clone for this or could whip up a recipe from the description. also, i’m not familiar with the Alchemy hops & what should be substituted if not available. i’m assuming they are using Columbus/Zeus interchangeably & not both. thanks for any input on this. AG or partial extract.

(copy from website)
Broken Halo IPA is a beer produced in the spirit of traditional IPA products shipped from the UK to India in the late 1800s. The almost excessive amounts of Cascade and Columbus hops used in Broken Halo give it notable citrus and grapefruit aromas and flavors. The beer bitterness measures high but tastes smooth due to the full-bodied, Caramel malt sweetness. The finish is juicy, clean, and short lived. A devilishly bold, heavenly smooth India Pale Ale.

availability year-round
bitterness 45 IBU
alcohol by volume 6.0%
original gravity 14.25° PLATO
malts PALE, CARAMEL 10L & 20L,
carapils
hops ALCHEMY, CASCADE, zeus
goes well with SPICY HOT FOODS LIKE MEXICAN, ASIAN DISHES, OR HOT WINGS

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So i’ve had this beer a total of 2 times. each time i was quite impressed, even for my limited pallette. i really liked it. i’ve done a search, and really can’t find too much about this beer here, let alone any recipes.

do any of you know of a good clone recipe for this beer? or any guesses? AG preferred.

thanks!

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I’m wanting to clone Bell’s Hopslam … love that DIPA, tastes like grapefruit! I think a simple grain bill, around 1.090 OG and use 1056 as the yeast.

But, I need some advice on hops. I’m thinking Simcoe to bitter and Amarillo for flavor. This was discussed on the NB board, so I know it’s not Centennial. Any thoughts?

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Hi,

Now that I have a 5 month old baby, I’ve found that it’s almost impossible to keep my eye on a boiling pot for the full hour without having to run and attend to him for one reason or another. At least half of my last batch wound up boiling over in the back yard last time.

Other than getting a larger pot, does anyone know any tricks for preventing boilover? Someone has to have thought of an automated pot stirrer by now…. Any ideas?

Thanks
Charlie

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Ok I’ve heard a lot about the Pacman yeast and just ordered some, but somewhere in all this, I missed what styles this is good for… I prefer to brew darker ales - anything from browns to stouts… What has been your experience with it?

So give me the scoop… any special care for it? I’m looking forward to using this for a few generations. TIA

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