Good Grains Recipe Kits ~ Gluten Free Crafted Beer
BEER AT A GLANCE
Yield: 5 Gallons
IBU: 52.5
SRM: 43
Using Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro (Requires Both Enzymes)
OG: 1.077
FG: 1.015
ABV: 8.14%
Using Termamyl SC DS and SEBAmyl L (Requires Both Enzymes)
OG: 1.044
FG: 1.009
ABV: 4.59%
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DESCRIPTION
Bear Creek Dark Lager is a gluten-free all-grain recipe kit designed for brewers who want to craft rich, traditional-style dark beer without the complexity of true lager fermentation. This kit showcases the depth and versatility of rice-based malts, delivering layered notes of toast, light roast, and subtle chocolate character. The result is a smooth, medium-bodied dark lager with a clean finish and balanced bitterness. Unlike traditional lagers that require strict low-temperature fermentation and extended conditioning, this recipe uses a carefully selected ale yeast strain that produces lager-like character at standard ale temperatures. That means you can brew a crisp, clean "lager" without specialized temperature control equipment making it more accessible for homebrewers at any level. When fermenting under true lager conditions, a dedicated lager yeast may also be used for a more authentic lager character.
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GREAT FOR
Dark lagers • Smooth beers • Ale fermentation
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MILLING
This kit contains unmilled malt. To have your grain milled before shipment, add Fresh Milling Service from the Frequently Bought Together section below.
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KIT INCLUDES
Step-by-step brewing tutorial including mash, sparge and boil instructions
Pale Rice Malt
Biscuit Rice Malt
James' Brown Rice Malt
Dark Rice Malt
Gas Hog Rice Malt
Magnum Hops
Hallertau Hops
Whirlfloc Tablet
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ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS REQUIRED
Termamyl SC DS and SEBAmyl L enzymes (both required) OR Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro enzymes (both required)
Yeast Nutrient (recommended)
5 oz Dextrose / Corn Sugar (if bottling)
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EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Requires standard homebrewing equipment for all-grain brewing.
