Description:

Brew a vibrant gluten-free sour cherry ale with bright fruit character, refreshing tartness, and a smooth, drinkable finish. Rich cherry flavor takes center stage, supported by balanced bitterness and a lively aroma that makes every glass inviting.

For the best experience, allow this beer to bottle condition for at least 30 days. The additional aging time helps the flavors come together, creating a well-rounded ale with exceptional balance and depth. It's a rewarding gluten-free brew that's well worth the wait.

Ingredients:

• Grain Bill
• 8 oz Biscuit Rice Malt
• 8 oz Munich Millet Malt
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• Fermentables
• 6.6 lb Sorghum Syrup
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• Hops
• 1 oz Northern Brewer Hops (60 min)
• 0.5 oz Fuggle Hops (20 min)
• 0.5 oz Tettnanger Hops (10 min)
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• Other Additions
• 1 tsp Irish Moss (10 min)
• Choose One: 10 lb Crushed Sour Red Cherries; or 7 lb Frozen Cherries; or 2 lb Dried Cherries
• Pectic Enzyme (per dosing instructions)
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• Yeast
• SafAle S-04 English Ale Yeast
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• Yeast Nutrient
• Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.

Additional Instructions

Primary Ferment: 7 days
Secondary Ferment: 14 days

Beer Profile

Original Gravity: 1.053
Final Gravity: 1.013
Alcohol by Vol: 5.2%
Color SRM: 3.1
Bitterness IBU: 36.0
Recipe Type: partial mash
Yield: 5.0 Gallons

Procedure:

Source: Recipe adapted and reformulated for our brewing community.