Greene king ipa or similar

[Libigage]

Hi, don't shoot the messenger. I'm planning a family gathering to show off a few brews.trouble is my step father doesn't drink modern beers, only GKIPA. As he will probably be the only one drinking it I'm looking for a small batch recipe I can do for him. Any suggestions appreciated.

 

[soupdragon]

Ruddles "best" is quite close.....

https://www.worcesterhopshop.co.uk/product-page/ruddles-best-style-recipe-kit

Cheers Tom

 

[Brewed_Force]

Ruddles "best" is quite close.....

RUDDLES BEST Style Recipe Kit | Worcester Hop Shop

Cheers Tom

I agree, as I find Green King IPA to be more like your average english bitter rather than a modern IPA (i.e not particularly hoppy)

 

[MickDundee]

I agree, as I find Green King IPA to be more like your average english bitter rather than a modern IPA (i.e not particularly hoppy)

It’s actually named in the BJCP guidelines (or at least it used to be) as a commercial example of an ordinary bitter.

 

[Sadfield]

It’s actually named in the BJCP guidelines (or at least it used to be) as a commercial example of an ordinary bitter.

Ironically, because the definitions of both IPA and Bitter have probably changed more than GK IPA has.

This 1937 recipe looks like it'll make something pretty close, even with subbing the No2 and diastatic malt out for Golden Syrup and maybe a bit of Black malt for colour adjustment.


http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2016/06/lets-brew-wednesday-1937-greene-king-ipa.html?m=1

 

[Jim Brewster]

He might enjoy a Wherry?

 

[Cheshire Cat]

How can 3.8% ABV be an IPA? It’s like saying a session Belgian Tripel.

 

[Sadfield]

How can 3.8% ABV be an IPA?

Easily, IPA were lower abv, paler and less sweet than the beers of the time, and probably what many would want to drink in hot climates. As abvs across all styles lower over time, if a Stout can be 5% then an IPA can be 3.8%.

 

[Agentgonzo]

How can 3.8% ABV be an IPA? It’s like saying a session Belgian Tripel.

Because there is nothing in the rules of brewing that says an IPA has to be high in alcohol.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Pedantic lot

 

[Halfram]

Another vote here for the Wherry.

 

[Peeb]

Gk Ipa is heavily advertised and seems to be their flagship brew.last time I tried one it tasted like dishwater so wouldn't bothered tbh

 

[obscure]

I find if properly kept Greene King IPA is a fairly decent session beer, that being said it may be worth considering is it a case of your step father drinks it because it is the standard cask ale available in his local (in which case he may be happy with any session bitter) or is it something specific to Greene King IPA that he likes.

If it Is the first Graham Wheeler has a fair few descent session bitter recipes, his Landlord or Archer Best Bitter clones are recopies I make on a semi regular basis.

 

[Tom Archer]

I once had to do business with GK and found them to be utterly and unashamedly disingenuous. Eight years later, I am still resolved to never again touch any of their products.

So whatever recipe you land on, please don't liken it to GK..

Wherry is a great ale BTW, and Woodfordes are really nice people..

 

[Nottsbeer]

I was curious about a recipe when I read your Q...mainly because I passed a Greene King pub yesterday and my eldest son was asking why the pub had the name on it. Anyway, I found this: The Malt Miller

They may still offer the kit? At least this may give you a starting position you can play with. Good luck.

 

[Bitter_Dave]

I was curious about a recipe when I read your Q...mainly because I passed a Greene King pub yesterday and my eldest son was asking why the pub had the name on it. Anyway, I found this: The Malt Miller

They may still offer the kit? At least this may give you a starting position you can play with. Good luck.

Nice find, but that recipe looks too strong with an OG of 1051. I would expect it to be closer to 1036 for an abv of 3.6%.

I agree with the comment above that it's quite a nice session beer if well kept etc.

 

[Nottsbeer]

Nice find, but that recipe looks too strong with an OG of 1051. I would expect it to be closer to 1036 for an abv of 3.6%.

I agree with the comment above that it's quite a nice session beer if well kept etc.

I also came across this earlier...forgot to post it.

https://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47294
Some of the comments made me chuckle. Maybe you can adapt the original recipe in this thread.