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Beer Style: American Amber Ale, American Brown, Specialty
Recipe Type: all-grain
Yield: 5 gallons
Description:
Adapted from 'Poor Richard's Ale' from the American Homebrewer's Association, Colonial Ale is a unique gluten-free beer recipe inspired by early American brewing traditions. Brewed all-grain with gluten-free malts, this homebrew balances malt depth and restrained hopping for a historically influenced yet modern drinking experience. A great choice for brewers interested in specialty gluten-free beer styles with character and complexity.
Ingredients:
- 5.25 LBS Pale Millet Malt
- 5.25 LBS Biscuit Rice Malt
- 2.75 LBS Flaked Corn
- 1.25 LBS Goldfinch Millet Malt
- 2.5 OZ Gas Hog Rice Malt
- 4 OZ Dark Molasses
- 1.75 OZ Kent Golding Hops
- English or Scottish Ale Yeast
Additional Instructions
Primary Ferment: 7 daysSecondary Ferment: 7 days
Beer Profile
Original Gravity: 1.058Final Gravity: 1.014
Alcohol by Vol: 5.7%
Color SRM: 12.3
Bitterness IBU: 26.9
Recipe Type: all-grain
Yield: 5.0 Gallons
Procedure:
● Enzyme Note: Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro can replace the listed enzymes; in a rising step mash they increase mash efficiency and may alter target beer parameters ●
Perform a Single Infusion Mash at 163.4 F 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. Use the appropriate amount of rice hulls to ensure circulation and filtration.
Allow to achieve hot break and maintain rolling boil.
0.5 OZ Kent Golding Hops @ 60 min
0.75 OZ Kent Golding Hops @ 45 min
0.50 OZ Kent Golding Hops @ 30 min
SafAle S-04 Yeast