Recession Proof IPA | All-Grain Recipe

Brew a bold, recession-proof gluten-free IPA at home with the Recession Proof All-Grain recipe. This affordable all-grain beer combines rice and millet malts with Cluster, Cascade, and Spalt hops for balanced bitterness, bright citrus notes, and a smooth, drinkable finish. Perfect for homebrewers seeking modern craft flavor on a budget, this recipe proves that great gluten-free beer doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Ingredients

Grain Bill

  • 7.00 lb Pale Rice Malt
  • 0.50 lb Biscuit Rice Malt
  • 0.50 lb Crystal Rice Malt
  • 0.50 lb Caramel Buckwheat Malt
  • 0.50 lb Roasted Goldfinch Millet Malt

Fermentables

  • 1.00 lb Corn Sugar (Dextrose)

Hops

  • 1.00 oz Cluster Hops (60 min)
  • 1.00 oz Cascade Hops (15 min)
  • 1.00 oz Spalt Hops (5 min)

Other Additions

  • 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (10 min)

Yeast

  • 1 package CellarScience CALI 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.

This recipe is also available as a complete gluten-free beer kit with your choice of milled or unmilled malt.

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Beer at a Glance

Beer Style: American IPA
Recipe Type: All-Grain
Yield: 5 Gallons
IBU: 42.4
SRM: 7.1

Using Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro (Requires Both Enzymes)

OG: 1.057
FG: 1.011
ABV: 6.0%

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