This gluten-free Dark Lager showcases how modern roasted gluten-free malts can create a rich, smooth, and balanced lager inspired by both Vienna Lager and Czech Dark Lager traditions. Built on a Vienna-style malt foundation, it delivers layers of toasted bread, chocolate, and toffee with a clean lager finish. Noble and American hops provide gentle bitterness and subtle complexity, allowing the rich malt character to remain the focus in this highly drinkable gluten-free dark lager.
Ingredients
Grain Bill
- 5.25 lb Vienna Millet Malt
- 2.21 lb Pale Millet Malt
- 1.05 lb Caramel Buckwheat Malt
- 1.16 lb Medium Roasted Millet Malt
- 0.53 lb Chocolate Roasted Vienna Millet Malt
- 0.32 lb Dark Roasted Vienna Millet Malt
Hops
- Crystal Hops (13 IBU, 60 min)
- Tettnang Hops (7.5 IBU, 10 min)
- Crystal Hops (4 IBU, 10 min)
Yeast
- 1 package Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 Yeast
Yeast Nutrient
Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.
Brewing Instructions
Refer to our all-grain brewing tutorials for mash and boil procedures. Follow the yeast manufacturer's recommendations for fermentation temperature and control.
Beer at a Glance
| Beer Style: | Czech Dark Lager |
| Recipe Type: | All-Grain |
| Yield: | 5 Gallons |
| IBU: | 24.5 |
| SRM: | 24.0 |
Using Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.059 |
| FG: | 1.014 |
| ABV: | 5.9% |
Using Termamyl SC DS and SEBAmyl L (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.052 |
| FG: | 1.011 |
| ABV: | 5.38% |