Zombie Dust Clone All Grain Recipe

Zombie Dust Clone All Grain Recipe

By Ava Moore

Introduction

Hey there, fellow cooking enthusiasts! Today, I’m going to share with you my all-time favorite recipe – the Zombie Dust Clone All Grain Recipe. I’ve been experimenting with different versions of this recipe for years and I’ve finally perfected it. If you’re a fan of hoppy pale ales, then this recipe is definitely for you.

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s go over some interesting facts about Zombie Dust:

  • Zombie Dust is a pale ale brewed by the Three Floyds Brewing Company in Munster, Indiana.
  • It has an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 6.2%.
  • It’s known for its intense hop aroma and flavor, with notes of citrus and pine.
  • It’s a highly sought-after beer, with fans all over the world.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s get started!

Ingredients

  • 10 lbs 2-row pale malt
  • 1 lb Caramel 40L malt
  • 8 oz Carapils malt
  • 1 oz Citra hops (60 minute boil)
  • 1 oz Citra hops (15 minute boil)
  • 1 oz Citra hops (5 minute boil)
  • 2 oz Citra hops (dry hop for 7 days)
  • 1 package of American Ale yeast
  • 5 gallons of water

Instructions

Step 1: Heat up 5 gallons of water to 163°F.

Step 2: Mash in the 2-row pale malt, Caramel 40L malt, and Carapils malt. The temperature should be around 152°F. Let it sit for 60 minutes.

Step 3: After 60 minutes, sparge with 170°F water until you collect around 6.5 gallons of wort.

Step 4: Bring the wort to a boil and add 1 oz of Citra hops. Boil for 45 minutes.

Step 5: Add 1 oz of Citra hops and boil for 15 minutes.

Step 6: Add 1 oz of Citra hops and boil for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Turn off the heat and cool the wort to 68°F.

Step 8: Pitch the American Ale yeast and let it ferment for 7-10 days.

Step 9: After fermentation is complete, add 2 oz of Citra hops for dry hopping and let it sit for 7 days.

Step 10: Bottle or keg your beer and enjoy!

My Experience

I’ve brewed this recipe several times and it’s always a hit with my friends and family. The aroma and flavor of the Citra hops really shine through, making it a perfect beer for hopheads like myself.

I’ve also experimented with different dry hopping times and have found that 7 days is the sweet spot for this recipe. Any longer and the hop aroma can become overpowering.

Overall, I prefer to bottle my beer rather than keg it. I find that the carbonation is more consistent and it’s easier to share with others.

Expert Opinion

The Zombie Dust Clone All Grain Recipe is a fantastic example of a hoppy pale ale. The use of Citra hops really brings out the citrus and pine flavors, and the dry hopping adds an extra layer of complexity to the aroma. This recipe is definitely worth trying out. – John Palmer, author of How to Brew

FAQs

What is the ABV of Zombie Dust?

Zombie Dust has an ABV of 6.2%.

What is the best way to store this beer?

Store this beer in a cool, dark place. It’s best consumed within a few weeks of bottling or kegging.

Can I substitute the Citra hops with another variety?

You can, but it will change the flavor profile of the beer. Citra hops are known for their citrus and pine notes, so if you substitute them with a different variety, you may not get the same flavor and aroma.

How long does it take to brew this recipe?

The entire process takes around 2-3 weeks, depending on how long you let it ferment and how long you let it sit in the bottle or keg.

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