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Childhood Trauma West Coast IPA extract recipe kit

Childhood Trauma West Coast IPA | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$78.99 - $78.99
$78.99
$78.99 - $78.99
$78.99
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The short version before the full profile, ingredients, and process notes below.

Method Extract / partial-mash Approachable brew day using malt extract plus any grain steps listed in the instructions.
Batch 5 gallon batch Ingredients for the batch; equipment is separate unless stated.
Difficulty Beginner-friendly PDF instructions are linked here and repeated in the full details below.
Still need Sanitizer + fermenter + packaging Bottling, canning, or kegging supplies are handled separately.
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Childhood Trauma West Coast IPA Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

Childhood Trauma is a bright, dry-finishing new-school West Coast IPA built around firm bitterness and punchy Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hop character. This extract with grains version keeps the beer pale, crisp, and hop-forward while making the brew day more approachable than the all-grain version.

Beer Profile

  • Style: New-school West Coast IPA
  • Batch Size: 5 gallons
  • Estimated OG: ~1.059
  • Estimated FG: ~1.008
  • Estimated ABV: ~6.8–6.9%
  • Bitterness: ~67 IBUs
  • Boil Time: 90 minutes

Grain Milling

We automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.

Fermentation Requirements

Ferment with SafAle US-05 around 64–68°F for the cleanest IPA profile. Dry hop around day 3, keep oxygen exposure low, and package only after gravity is stable and the beer tastes clean.

Detailed Kit Contents

The kit ships with:

  • Briess Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract: 7 lb
  • Briess Carapils® Dextrin Malt: 1 lb, crushed for steeping
  • Powdered Dextrose / Corn Sugar: 1 lb
  • Citra hops: 4 oz
  • Mosaic hops: 3 oz
  • Simcoe hops: 2 oz
  • Fermentis SafAle US-05 dry yeast: 1 packet
  • Muslin steeping bag: 1

Flavor and Brewing Character

Expect a pale, crisp West Coast IPA with firm bitterness, a dry finish, and expressive citrus, berry, pine, resin, and tropical hop aroma. Dextrose helps keep the finish lean while the specialty grain supports head retention without making the beer sweet.

Brewing Notes

  • Steep the Carapils: Hold around 150–158°F for 20 minutes before the boil.
  • Add extract off heat: This helps prevent scorching.
  • Whirlpool at 170°F: Hold Citra and Mosaic near 170°F for 15 minutes to build aroma without harsh bitterness.
  • Dry hop gently: Add hops around day 3 and avoid splashing.
  • Drink fresh: Hop-forward IPAs are best when the aroma is still bright.

Prefer the full mash version? See the Childhood Trauma all-grain recipe kit.

Helpful Bottling & Kegging Add-Ons

Download the Childhood Trauma extract brewing instructions PDF