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Batch
#103

Overlord v4.0 5g

American IPA

Recipe: Overlord v4.0 5g
Mini B.O.S. (Silver)
Brewed:Feb 27, 2026
Brewer:Joe
1.046
OG
1.016
FG
3.9%
ABV
7.1
SRM
64%
Efficiency
5 gal
Batch

Fermentables

  • Pale Ale Malt 2-Row15.00 lb
  • Munich Malt - Light0.75 lb
  • Flaked Barley0.50 lb

Hops

  • Citra1.00 oz · Boil · 45 min
  • Citra2.00 oz · Boil · 10 min
  • Citra3.00 oz · Aroma · 10 min
  • Simcoe1.00 oz · Aroma · 10 min
  • Nelson Sauvin0.50 oz · Aroma · 10 min
  • Citra2.00 oz · Dry Hop
  • Simcoe1.00 oz · Dry Hop
  • Nelson Sauvin0.50 oz · Dry Hop

Yeast

West Coast Ale I

Omega

Brewing Notes

Actual mash temp was 152 once I started the recirc 10 minutes in

Competition Results

National Homebrew Competition: First Round

Entered as “Overlord 4” · 21A - American IPA

38.5/50
Excellent · Avg: 33.7
Mini B.O.S. (Silver)

Kyle Nordquist

Brookfield, USA

BJCP National

40/50
9/12
Aroma
3/3
App
15/20
Flavor
5/5
MF
8/10
Overall

Excellent beer - extraordinary balance between malt, hops, and the fermentation profile as well as the overall finish of the beer. Resinous hop character is very pleasant and adds a nice complexity to the beer. Would maybe just dial back malt character and sweeter finish to really elevate this to exceptional.

David Traugott

Bloomington, USA

BJCP Certified · Previous NHC Judge

37/50
9/12
Aroma
3/3
App
17/20
Flavor
2/5
MF
6/10
Overall

Solid IPA! Wonderful aroma of what seems like citra hops. Same for flavor which transforms from citrus/pine to a bitter grapefruit rind finish. Changing mix of aroma hops might benefit this beer and make it seem more unique. Also altering the water profile might help take the edge off the bitter finish. Overall an excellent beer.