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5.0 stars based on 1 votes
Beer Style: American Pale Ale, Classic English Pale Ale
Recipe Type: extract
Yield: 5 gallons
Description:
A gluten-free homebrew clone of Shock Top, this ale is crisp, refreshing, and bright with lively citrus and orange peel aromas. The addition of wildflower honey adds a subtle sweetness and smooth mouthfeel, while the clean finish makes it a perfect easy-drinking beer. Ideal for homebrewers seeking a citrus-forward, gluten-free wheat-style ale with strong carbonation and vibrant flavor.
Ingredients:
- 7 lb Briess sorghum syrup extract (60 min)
- 1 oz German Perle hops (45 min)
- 6 oz Lemon juice (about 2 lemons) (30 min)
- 1 lb Wildflower honey (20 min)
- 1 oz Sweet orange peel (10 min)
- 1 oz Mt Hood hops (5 min)
- 11 g Nottingham yeast (LalBrew)
Additional Instructions
Primary Ferment: 7 days at 68 degreesSecondary Ferment: 7 days at 68 degrees
Beer Profile
Original Gravity: 1.560Final Gravity: 1.120
Alcohol by Vol: 5.8%
Color SRM: 0.0
Bitterness IBU: 0.0
Recipe Type: extract
Yield: 5.0 Gallons
Procedure:
1. Add 2.5 gallons distilled water to brew pot.
2. Add 7 lb sorghum extract to pot. Bring to a boil. Stir to prevent scorching.
3. Place bitter hops in large tea ball (don’t compress). Add to brew pot when mix boils. Boil for 45 minutes.
4. Add lemon juice with 30 minutes remaining. Stir every 5 minutes.
5. Remove brew pot from heat. Add in honey and stir. Return to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes.
6. At 10 minutes, add the orange peel
7. At 5 minutes, add the finishing hops.