Citra Pale Ale 5.5% - Maeon Craft Workshop Recipe (120g Hop Stand)

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🍺 Citra Pale Ale - 5.5%

Maeon Craft Workshop Recipe | CPA-001 | 2026-01-31 American Pale Ale | Single Hop Citra Bomb

Quick Stats

Stat	Value
Style	American Pale Ale
ABV	5.5%
IBU	35 (Rager)
BU/GU	0.69
Color	12 EBC
Batch	25 L
System	Hopcat 65L

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📊 Full Recipe

Category	Item	Value
GRAVITY	Pre-Boil	1.044 (11°P)
	OG	1.051 (12.6°P)
	FG	1.010 (2.4°P)
WATER	Mash Water	25.46 L
	Sparge Water	11.08 L
	Total Water	36.54 L
	Boil Size	32.13 L
	Post-Boil	28.13 L
EFFICIENCY	Brewhouse	75%
	Mash	81%
MALT	Inter Pale Malt	5.45 kg (95.6%) 4.3 EBC
	Caramunich I	250 g (4.4%) 101 EBC
	Total	5.7 kg
HOPS	60 min - Citra 13.4%	8.2 g → 13 IBU
	30 min - Citra 13.4%	7.3 g → 7 IBU
	0 min - Citra 13.4%	45.5 g → 12 IBU
	⭐ Hop Stand 65-70°C - Citra 12%	120 g → 3 IBU
	Total Hops	181 g → 35 IBU
MASH	Mash	65°C × 60 min
	Mash Out	75°C × 10 min
YEAST	Fermentis Safale US-05	1 pkg (81% atten)
FERMENT	Temperature	18°C
	Duration	14 days
	Carbonation	2.4 CO2-vol

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📋 Brew Steps

1. Mash (60 min)

1. Heat mash water (25.46L) to 68-70°C
2. Add grains slowly, stir to avoid clumps
3. Target temp: 65°C
4. Hold for 60 minutes

2. Mash Out (10 min)

1. Raise to 75°C
2. Hold for 10 minutes

3. Sparge

1. Heat sparge water (11.08L) to 75-78°C
2. Sparge slowly

4. Boil (60 min)

Time	Action
60 min	Add 8.2g Citra
30 min	Add 7.3g Citra
0 min	Flame out, add 45.5g Citra

5. Hop Stand ⭐ (IMPORTANT!)

1. Cool to 65-70°C (lower = more aroma, same IBU)
2. Add 120g Citra
3. Whirlpool for 10 minutes

6. Chill & Transfer

1. Chill to 18-20°C
2. Transfer to fermenter
3. Pitch yeast US-05

7. Fermentation

1. Ferment at 18°C for 14 days
2. Check FG around day 10

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🍊 Hop Character

Tropical Fruit Bomb: Orange, Mango, Passion Fruit

The 120g hop stand at 65-70°C gives 2.6x more aroma than standard 45.5g @ 80°C while keeping the same IBU!

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💡 Tips

• ⭐ Hop Stand temp is crucial - 65-70°C preserves volatile oils
• 🌡️ Keep fermentation stable at 18°C
• 🍺 Best fresh - drink within 2-3 months

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🔬 Why Lower Temperature?

Temp	IBU from 120g	Aroma
80°C	~16 IBU	⭐⭐
70°C	~8 IBU	⭐⭐⭐⭐
65°C	~3 IBU	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lower temp = less alpha acid isomerization = same bitterness with MORE aroma!

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Author: Toto (โตโต้) Source: Brewfather + Maeon Craft Oracle

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