Trail Pace Session IPA | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons
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Trail Pace Session IPA Extract Recipe Kit for Session IPA Character
Trail Pace Session IPA is an extract-friendly lower-ABV IPA for brewers who want real hop character without brewing a heavy beer. The session IPA idea grew from the craft-beer push for aromatic, bitter beers that could still be refreshing and repeatable.
This kit keeps the process approachable while targeting citrus peel, light tropical fruit, mild pine, balanced bitterness, and a dry finish. Choose it when you want something lighter than a standard IPA but more aromatic and assertive than a basic pale ale.
This is the extract version. If you want the all-grain format for a different brew day, see the companion listing: Trail Pace Session IPA | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons.
Beer Profile
- Style: Session IPA
- Batch Size: 5 gallons
- Original Gravity: 1.045
- Final Gravity: 1.009
- ABV: 4.7%
- IBU: 45
- SRM: 5
- Fermentation Range: 64–68°F
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.
Flavor and Brewing Character
Expect pale color, citrus peel, light tropical fruit, mild pine, balanced bitterness, and a dry finish.
Fermentation Requirements
- Recommended fermentation range: 64–68°F.
- Pitch healthy yeast into fully chilled wort; do not pitch into hot wort.
- Use gravity readings, not airlock activity alone, to confirm fermentation is complete.
- Package only after gravity is stable and the beer tastes clean for the style.
Detailed Kit Contents
- Golden Light Dry Malt Extract: 5 lbs.
- Carafoam® Steeping Grains: 8 Ounces
- Citra Hops: 2 Ounces
- Mosaic Hops: 2 Ounces
- Centennial Hops: 1 Ounce
- Clean American Ale Yeast: 1 Sachet
Why Brewers Choose This Kit
This is a useful extract kit for IPA drinkers who want a shorter brew day and a lower-ABV beer without giving up aroma.
Brewing Notes
- Remove the kettle from direct heat before dissolving extract to avoid scorching.
- Dry hop late and avoid oxygen pickup.
- Package promptly once hop aroma is where you want it.
Download the Trail Pace Session IPA extract brewing instructions PDF.
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