Greene king ipa or similar

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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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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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.
 
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..
 
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. 🍻🍻
 
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.
 
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