{"product_id":"childhood-trauma-west-coast-ipa-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Childhood Trauma West Coast IPA | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChildhood Trauma West Coast IPA Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildhood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e New-school West Coast IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated OG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.059\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated FG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6.8–6.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~67 IBUs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoil Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFerment 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit ships with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Carapils® Dextrin Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowdered Dextrose \/ Corn Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitra hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMosaic hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimcoe hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentis SafAle US-05 dry yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuslin steeping bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteep the Carapils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold around 150–158°F for 20 minutes before the boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd extract off heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e This helps prevent scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhirlpool at 170°F:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold Citra and Mosaic near 170°F for 15 minutes to build aroma without harsh bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry hop gently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add hops around day 3 and avoid splashing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink fresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hop-forward IPAs are best when the aroma is still bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer the full mash version? See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/childhood-trauma-5-gallon-all-grain-recipe-kit\"\u003eChildhood Trauma all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:start --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe-kit-addons\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e so you are ready on packaging day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in the right amount of sugar for your beer volume, temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and carbonation level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:end --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/childhood-trauma-west-coast-ipa-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-instructions-standard_dd9af2e4-bd41-4441-808f-7b122805f0ce.pdf?v=1777871939\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Childhood Trauma extract brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51280710697238,"sku":"recipe-kit-childhood-trauma-west-coast-ipa-5g-extract","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/childhood-trauma-schoolyard-hop-refresh-2026-05-03_16bbf244-3504-40b9-aab2-88ac491333fa.png?v=1777871912","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/childhood-trauma-west-coast-ipa-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}