Back To Black | Partial Mash Recipe

A bold twist on a dark classic, this gluten-free beer delivers rich roasted character with a bright, modern hop profile. Subtle notes of chocolate and light roast are balanced by fresh citrus and pine aromatics, creating a beer that's both smooth and expressive. Full of flavor yet easy to drink, this hop-forward dark ale offers a satisfying balance of depth and vibrancy—perfect for brewers looking to craft something distinctive yet approachable.

Ingredients

Grain Bill

  • 8 oz Biscuit 18L Rice Malt
  • 8 oz Caramel 240L Millet Malt

Fermentables

  • 6.6 lb Sorghum Syrup 45DE
  • 1 lb Amber Candi Sugar (600-700 EBC)

Hops

  • 1 oz Magnum Hops (60 min)
  • 1 oz Amarillo Hops (20 min)
  • 1 oz Amarillo Hops (5 min)
  • 1 oz Cascade Hops (1 min)
  • 1 oz Amarillo Hops (1 min)

Dry Hop

  • 1 oz Cascade Hops

Other Additions

  • 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (10 min)
  • 0.5 lb Maltodextrin (10 min)

Yeast

  • 1 pkg CellarScience CALI Yeast

Yeast Nutrient

Yeast NutrientUse yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.

Brewing Instructions

Follow the partial mash brewing procedures outlined in our brewing tutorials. Follow yeast manufacturer recommendations for fermentation and temperature control.

This recipe is also available as a complete gluten-free beer kit with pre-milled malt.

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Beer at a Glance

Beer Style: India Pale Ale, Dark Ale 
Recipe Type: Partial Mash
Yield: 5 Gallons
IBU: 67.6
SRM: 26.5
OG: 1.050
FG: 1.010
ABV: 5.2%

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