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Beer Style: American Dark Lager
Recipe Type: all-grain
Yield: 5 gallons
Description:
This all-grain gluten-free dark lager showcases the depth and versatility of rice-based brewing. A robust blend of pale, biscuit, and specialty roasted rice malts builds layers of toasted grain, subtle caramel, and gentle roast without harsh bitterness. Light hopping keeps the focus on malt complexity, while a clean lager yeast delivers a smooth, refined finish. Designed for homebrewers, this celiac-safe gluten-free lager proves that dark, flavorful lagers can be brewed entirely from rice with elegance and balance.
Ingredients:
- 16 lb Pale rice malt
- 3 lb Biscuit rice malt
- 1 lb James Brown rice malt
- 1 lb Dark rice malt
- 1 lb Gas Hog rice malt
- 1 oz Cascade hops
- 1.5 oz Spalt Select hops
- 1 oz Hallertau hops
- Dry Lager yeast
Additional Instructions
Primary Ferment: 7 days at 68 degreesSecondary Ferment: 7 days at 68 degrees
Beer Profile
Original Gravity: 1.064Alcohol by Vol: 0.0%
Color SRM: 0.0
Bitterness IBU: 0.0
Recipe Type: all-grain
Yield: 5.0 Gallons
Procedure:
● Enzyme Note: Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro can replace the listed enzymes, increasing mash efficiency and altering target beer parameters ●
Perform a Single Infusion Mash at 163.4F for 60-90 minutes; or Step Mash at 155-165F for 45-60 minutes followed by 140-150F for 45-60 minutes with Termamyl SC DS and SEBAmyl L enzymes per dosing instructions and in order of optimal temperature recommendations.
Bring to boil and allow to achieve hot break. Maintain rolling boil.
1 oz Cascade hops @ 60 min
1 oz Spalt Select hops @ 30 min
0.5 oz Hallertau hops @ 15 min
Dry Lager yeast (S-23 or hybrid yeast for fermenting at ale temperature)
Secondary dry hopping:
0.5 oz Spalt Select hops
0.5 oz Hallertau hops