{"product_id":"new-rare-breed-red-ipa","title":"NEW Rare Breed Red IPA","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare Breed Red IPA is a West Coast-style Red IPA double dry-hopped with Topaz and Amarillo. The malt bill uses amber malt, pale malt, and steeped Carapils to build a firm, slightly sweet amber-red body that supports rather than competes with the hops. Topaz brings earthy resin and spice. Amarillo softens it with citrus and floral character. The finish is clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed IPAs are a harder style to nail than a standard pale ale because the malt and hops need to balance without either dominating. This kit double dry-hops to ensure hop aroma comes through clearly while the amber malt adds the colour, body, and caramel sweetness that distinguishes a Red IPA from a standard West Coast pale ale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDouble dry-hopped with Topaz and Amarillo for strong hop aroma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmber malt and Carapils combination for deep colour and full body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWest Coast finish — clean, dry, hop-forward\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore complex malt character than a standard pale ale kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well if you want a more complex hop experience than a pale ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood option when you want rich malt character alongside hop intensity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuits intermediate brewers comfortable with the dry hopping process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 litres (approx 53 stubbies)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topaz, Amarillo (double dry hop)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrain bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber malt, pale malt, Carapils (steeped)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.048 to 1.050\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.012 to 1.014\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 23 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 6 weeks from brew day (includes dry hop time)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAmber malt extract\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich colour and caramel malt body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePale malt extract\u003c\/strong\u003e — fermentable base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCarapils malt\u003c\/strong\u003e — steeped for head retention and body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTopaz hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — earthy resin and spice bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAmarillo hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — citrus and floral aroma, dry hopped\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYeast\u003c\/strong\u003e — ale fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDextrose\u003c\/strong\u003e — boosts ABV and primes carbonation in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine, earthy resin, and tropical citrus from the Topaz and Amarillo dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber-red with a copper glow and a creamy off-white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasty caramel malt up front, followed by bold hop bitterness with citrus and spice. Finishes clean and dry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with a firm bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and lingering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd the dry hops on day 4 to 5 when primary fermentation has clearly slowed. Leave for 3 to 4 days, then bottle. Adding too early means CO2 from active fermentation blows off the aroma you are trying to capture. 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