Buzzed Rogue Honey Lager is a crisp, refreshing gluten-free partial mash recipe featuring Pilsner millet malt, flaked quinoa, and a full pound of local honey. A clean-fermenting lager-style yeast creates a smooth, easy-drinking beer with subtle floral honey character, a light body, and a dry, refreshing finish. Perfect for warm days, backyard gatherings, and brewers looking for a bright, approachable gluten-free lager.
Ingredients
Grain Bill
- 1.00 lb Pilsner Millet Malt
- 8 oz Flaked Quinoa
Fermentables
- 3.30 lb BriesSweet Sorghum Extract 45DE
- 1.00 lb Rice Syrup Solids
- 1.00 lb Corn Sugar (Dextrose)
- 1.00 lb Local Honey
Hops
- 1.00 oz Willamette Hops
- 1.00 oz Saaz Hops
Recommended Yeasts
- Mangrove Jack's M54 California Lager Yeast (up to 68°F)
- CellarScience VELO Lutra® Kveik Yeast (up to 94°F)
- Lallemand NovaLager™ Yeast (up to 68°F)
Yeast Nutrient
Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.
Brewing Instructions
Refer to our partial mash brewing tutorials for mash and boil procedures. Follow the yeast manufacturer's recommendations for fermentation temperature and control.
This recipe is also available as a complete gluten-free beer kit.
Beer at a Glance
| Beer Style: | American Light Lager |
| Recipe Type: | Partial Mash |
| Yield: | 5 Gallons |
| OG: | 1.042 |
| FG: | 1.008 |
| IBU: | 15.3 |
| SRM: | 2.6 |
| ABV: | 4.5% |