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.
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% |