Simple & Cheap SMaSH Beer -BiCentennial

[fizzix]

Bi-Centennial Ale <---Bi = 2-row.. Centennial = hops

•Safale US-05, Nottingham, any ale yeast
•90-minute boil
•5.5 gallons

Grain:
10.0 lbs 2-row
***For extra body and head retention, mash 0.5 lb Carapils -or- add 4 to 8 oz maltodextrine at 10 minute boil. (thanks, dieselduo for the tip)
Hops:
1.0 oz Centennial @ 60 minutes
.50 oz Centennial @ 30 minutes
.50 oz Centennial 5-day DRY HOP

If you like less hoppy beer, dry hop at last ferment day. I ferment this for 3 weeks at ~68°F, then prime & bottle at same temp for another 3 weeks.

[bilgriss]

I've been considering doing a Two Hearted clone, which isn't terribly different. I think it calls for a about a half pound of Crystal 40, and larger quantities of centennial for dry hopping with shorter boil times. Otherwise that's about it. I think yours will be a little less hoppy but similar. The 90 minute boil will bring out some of the maltiness that is often lacking in a smash. I personally have done a couple, and they're a great way to highlight the qualities of a particular hop or malt over another, but I have found them a bit one dimensional so don't usually do them any more.

Looks good!

[dieselduo]

I make something similar with a 1/2 lb of dextrin malt for a little more fullness and head retention. I use 1 oz 60 min 1 oz 15 min. 1oz 5min and 1oz FO