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If you’re a fan of craft beer, you’re in for a treat! Today, we’re diving into a delightful New England-style IPA recipe inspired by WeldWerks Brewing Co.’s Juicy Bits. This hazy and juicy beer is perfect for those warm sunny days. Grab your brewing gear and let’s get started on this refreshing brew.

Brewing Inspiration

WeldWerks Brewing Co. has made a name for itself with their innovative and flavorful beers. The Juicy Bits New England-style IPA is a standout with its tropical fruit flavors and smooth mouthfeel. It’s a perfect example of what makes this style so special.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to brew your own Juicy Bits:

9 lbs Pale Malt (2-row)
2 lbs Flaked Oats
1 lb Wheat Malt
1 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt (40L)
2 oz Citra hops (at 10 minutes)
2 oz Mosaic hops (at 10 minutes)
2 oz Galaxy hops (at flame-out)
2 oz Citra hops (in dry hop)
2 oz Mosaic hops (in dry hop)
1 package of New England yeast (such as Wyeast 1318 or White Labs WLP007)
Priming sugar (for bottling)

Instructions

Now that you have your ingredients ready, it’s time to brew!

Mash: Start by mashing your grains. Heat 3.5 gallons (13.25 liters) of water to about 165°F (74°C) and stabilize the mash at around 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes.
Boil: After mashing, sparge the grains and bring the wort to a boil. Add the Citra and Mosaic hops as indicated in the ingredients list.
Cooling: After boiling for a total of 60 minutes, cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller or a whirlpool chiller.
Fermentation: Transfer the cooled wort to your fermentation vessel and pitch the yeast. Seal the fermenter with an airlock.
Dry Hopping: After about 5-7 days, when fermentation has slowed, add the dry hops (Citra and Mosaic) directly to the fermenter.
Bottling: After another week in fermentation, you can bottle the beer. Dissolve your priming sugar in a small amount of water, mix it with your beer, and fill your bottles.
Carbonation: Let the bottles sit at room temperature for about 2 weeks for the carbonation process to complete before chilling and enjoying your brew!

And there you have it! A beautifully hazy and flavorful New England-style IPA that will impress your friends and family. Enjoy your brewing adventure!