Bring Oktoberfest home with this gluten-free Oktoberfest Beer Kit. Brew a smooth, malt-forward lager inspired by traditional Bavarian Märzen, with layers of toasted bread, biscuit, and rich malt character from gluten-free specialty malts. A clean fermentation profile and crisp finish make this an easy-drinking lager that's perfect for an Oktoberfest gathering, the changing seasons, or anytime you crave a classic German-style beer. For brewers seeking a stronger beer, this recipe can be transformed into a 6.3% ABV Oktoberfest with the addition of an extra 3.3 lb container of sorghum syrup.
Ingredients
Grain Bill
- 8 oz Munich Millet Malt
- 4 oz Biscuit Rice Malt
- 4 oz Pilsner Millet Malt
Fermentables
- 3.30 lb Sorghum Syrup
- 3.00 lb Brown Rice Syrup
Hops
- 1.00 oz Mt. Hood Hops (60 min)
- 1.00 oz Hallertau Hops (15 min)
Other Additions
- 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (10 min)
- 8 ox Maltodextrin (10 min)
Yeast
- 1 package CellarScience BERLIN or Fermentis SafLager 34/70 Yeast
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 and temperature control.
Beer at a Glance
| Beer Style: | Märzen |
| Recipe Type: | Partial Mash |
| Yield: | 5 Gallons |
| IBU: | 24.3 |
| SRM: | 7 |
| OG: | 1.041 |
| FG: | 1.009 |
| ABV: | 4.2% |