Better Off Red II | Extract Recipe

Offering a smooth, approachable profile that's as easy on the palate as it is on the eyes, this dynamic beer is perfect for gluten-free homebrewers seeking a balanced combination of malt character and hop flavor. Brew it as-is for an easy-drinking ale, or transform it into an IPA with a few additional hop additions.

Ingredients

Fermentables

  • 3.3 lb Sorghum Syrup 45DE
  • 2 lb Local Honey
  • 1 lb Rice Syrup Solids
  • 8 oz Amber Candi Sugar

Red Ale Hops

  • 0.50 oz Chinook Hops (60 min)
  • 0.50 oz Ekuanot Hops (10 min)
  • 0.50 oz Chinook Hops (0 min)
  • 0.50 oz Ekuanot Hops (0 min)

IPA Hops

  • 0.50 oz Warrior Hops (60 min)
  • 0.25 oz Ekuanot Hops (30 min)
  • 0.50 oz Warrior Hops (15 min)
  • 0.50 oz Ekuanot Hops (15 min)
  • 1.00 oz Chinook Hops (5 min)
  • 0.25 oz Ekuanot Hops (0 min)

IPA Dry Hops

  • 1.00 oz Columbus Hops
  • 1.00 oz Ekuanot Hops

Other Additions

  • 1 Whirlfloc Tablet

Yeast

  • 1 pkg Safale US-05

Yeast Nutrient

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

Brewing Instructions

Refer to our extract brewing tutorials for brewing procedures. Follow the yeast manufacturer's recommendations for fermentation temperature and 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: Irish Red Ale / American IPA
Recipe Type: Extract
Yield: 5 Gallons
IBU: 41.1
SRM: 6.1
OG: 1.047
FG: 1.009
ABV: 5.0%

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