
Bulldog Evil Dog American Double IPA is a strong, hop-loaded craft beer kit: 4.7kg of malt extract, a big dose of Simcoe and Summit hops and a US West Coast craft yeast. It brews 23 litres at about 7.1% ABV with no added sugar.
What it tastes like
Potent bitterness and bursting with pine and grapefruit aromas, on a fine selection of malts.
What's in the box
- Malt extract in a bag-in-box pack
- Bulldog's special US West Coast craft beer yeast
- A large dose of American hop pellets in teabags
How to brew it
Soften the malt bag in hot water, mix it with 3 litres of hot water, top up to 23 litres at 20-25°C and add the yeast. Ferment for 8-15 days at 18-24°C; add the hop teabag 1-2 days before you bottle, for maximum aroma. Bottle once the gravity stops falling, with a level teaspoon of sugar per 330ml or 500ml bottle, then keep warm for a week and cool for about another week to clear.
You'll also need
- 30L Fermenter with Tap, Lid & Grommet - Bulldog recommend 27L or more for headspace
- ChemSan - no-rinse sanitiser
- Hydrometer - to check fermentation has finished
- Coopers Carbonation Drops - an easy way to prime bottles
For hop lovers who want a proper double IPA. For a lighter session version, see Four Finger Jack American Pale Ale.