Tropical Hazy IPA | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

Dry yeast note: This kit includes 2 sachets LalBrew Pomona Hybrid IPA Yeast, so no yeast ice pack is required.

Tropical Hazy IPA Extract Recipe Kit with Citra, Mosaic, Azacca, Oats, and Wheat

This 5 gallon extract-with-grains recipe kit gives brewers a shorter path to a tropical hazy IPA profile: soft body, pale haze, expressive fruit-forward hops, and a smooth finish. Citra, Mosaic, and Azacca build layers of mango, citrus, berry, pineapple, and ripe stone fruit, while LalBrew Pomona keeps the fermentation profile juicy and expressive.

The extract version uses Pilsen Light and Bavarian Wheat dry malt extract for the core gravity, then adds a 45-minute mini-mash with 2-row, flaked oats, and white wheat for body, haze stability, and a softer finish. The kit now includes a 12 × 36 in muslin steeping bag for the grain portion of brew day.

This is the extract with grains version. If you want full mash control, see the all-grain version here.

Beer Profile

• Style: Hazy IPA / New England-style IPA
• Batch Size: 5 gallons
• Estimated ABV: Approximately 6.3–6.6%
• Process: Extract with grains / mini-mash
• Mini-Mash: 152–153°F for 45 minutes
• Boil Time: 60 minutes
• Yeast: 2 sachets LalBrew Pomona Hybrid IPA Yeast

Grain Handling Note

We automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. This kit includes a 12 × 36 in muslin steeping bag for the mini-mash grains. Rice hulls are not included because this extract-with-grains process uses a grain bag rather than a traditional lauter tun.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Expect a juicy, aromatic hazy IPA with tropical fruit, citrus, soft berry, and stone-fruit hop character. The mini-mash keeps the beer from feeling like a plain extract IPA by adding oat-and-wheat body, haze support, and a softer mouthfeel.

Detailed Kit Contents

• Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract — 6 lb total, packed as two 3 lb bags
• Bavarian Wheat Dry Malt Extract — 2 lb total, packed as two 1 lb bags
• Rahr Standard 2-Row Malt — 1 lb
• Flaked oats — 1 lb
• Rahr White Wheat Malt — 8 oz
• 12 × 36 in muslin steeping bag — 1 bag
• Citra pellet hops — 3 oz
• Mosaic pellet hops — 3 oz
• Azacca pellet hops — 3 oz
• LalBrew Pomona Hybrid IPA Yeast — 2 sachets
• Fermax yeast nutrient — 2 oz pack; use 1/2 tsp with 10 minutes left in the boil and save the rest

Not Included

• Priming sugar, sanitizer, and bottling/kegging equipment are sold separately.

Quick Brew-Day Instructions

1. Heat strike water: Heat 2.5–3 gallons of brewing water to about 158°F.
2. Mini-mash the grains: Add the crushed 2-row, flaked oats, and white wheat to the included 12 × 36 in muslin steeping bag. Hold the grain temperature at 152–153°F for 45 minutes. Do not boil the grains.
3. Drain and rinse: Lift and drain the bag. Rinse with 160–170°F water if desired, but avoid aggressive squeezing.
4. Add extract: Remove the kettle from direct heat and dissolve roughly half of the dry malt extract before the boil. Add the remaining extract near flameout to help preserve lighter color.
5. Boil and hop: Boil 60 minutes. Add 0.25 oz each Citra, Mosaic, and Azacca with 20 minutes left. Add 1/2 tsp Fermax with 10 minutes left. Whirlpool at 170°F for 20 minutes with 0.75 oz each Citra, Mosaic, and Azacca.
6. Ferment: Chill to 66–70°F, transfer to a sanitized fermenter, top up to 5 gallons if needed, aerate, and pitch both sachets of LalBrew Pomona.
7. Dry hop: Add the remaining 2 oz each Citra, Mosaic, and Azacca near the end of fermentation. Keep dry-hop contact around 3–5 days and limit oxygen pickup.

Why Brewers Choose the Extract Version

The extract version keeps the brew day more approachable while still using a real mini-mash for the oats and wheat. It is a strong fit if you want the tropical hazy IPA profile without committing to a full all-grain setup.

Fermentation Requirements

• Fermenter: Use a clean, sanitized fermenter with enough headspace for a healthy 5 gallon IPA fermentation.
• Temperature control: Ferment around 66–70°F for a clean, expressive Pomona yeast profile.
• Packaging: Confirm fermentation is complete before bottling or kegging, then package carefully to avoid oxygen pickup.

Download the Tropical Hazy IPA extract brewing instructions PDF.