Black IPA 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

The Black IPA combines the bold hop character of an IPA with a dark, inky appearance. Pacific Northwest hop varieties deliver pine, citrus, and resin notes, while debittered dark malts provide color without adding harsh roast or astringency.

The result is a balanced Black IPA that looks dark and intense but drinks clean and hop-forward, with bitterness and aroma taking center stage.

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Black IPA at home:

• 6.25 lb Pilsen Dry Malt Extract
• Warrior (Bittering) Hop Packet
• Simcoe, Centennial & Chinook (Flavor) Hop Packet
• Simcoe & Citra (Aroma) Hop Packet
• Simcoe & Citra (Dry Hop) Hop Packet
• Steeping Grains
• Grain Steeping Bag
• Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)

Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon brewing setup.

Brewing your Black IPA balances aggressive hopping with smooth dark malt character:

• Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add hops throughout the boil
• Ferment: Ferment with ale yeast until clean and stable
• Dry Hop: Add hops during fermentation to boost aroma and flavor
• Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

This process delivers bold hop aroma while keeping the dark malt base smooth and balanced.

This recipe kit is ideal for:

• Brewers with 5-gallon brewing equipment
• Fans of hop-forward IPAs with dark malt character
• Homebrewers interested in layered hop schedules
• Drinkers who enjoy bold, resinous, and citrus-driven beers

Because it combines aggressive hopping with smooth roasted malt, this kit is perfect for brewers who want a visually striking beer with classic IPA intensity.