Description:

Brew a satisfying gluten-free beer with this homebrew recipe that emphasizes alternative grains and a carefully balanced hop schedule to create a smooth, flavorful end product. This American IPA bursts with fresh citrus and juicy hop character with a full, pleasant mouthfeel, inspired by the bright profile of Fresh Squeezed IPA from Deschutes Brewery. The hop schedule draws inspiration from that beer to deliver vibrant aroma and drinkability while remaining completely gluten-free. This recipe also has real-world success: it is commercially brewed by Bierly Brewing, a dedicated gluten-free brewery, where it has become one of their top-selling beers. Perfect for brewers passionate about gluten-free beer, this recipe lets you craft a citrus-forward IPA at home with character and balance.

Ingredients:

• 3.3 lbs Sorghum Syrup (60 min)
• 1.5 lbs D-45 Candi Syrup (60 min)
• 10 oz Maltodextrin (60 min)
• .55 oz Nugget Hops (60 min)
• 1.1 oz Citra Hops (15 min)
• 1.1 oz Mosaic Hops (15 min)
• 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (15 min)
• 2 lbs Buckwheat Honey (Flame Out)
• 1.8 lbs Brown Rice Syrup (Flame Out)
• 1.5 lbs Sorghum Syrup (Flame Out)
• 1.1 oz Citra Hops (Whirpool 10 min)
• 1 Packet US-05 Yeast
• Yeast nutrients per dosing and time addition recommendations.
• 1 oz Citra Hops (Dry Hop 5 days)
• 1 oz Mosaic Hops (Dry Hop 5 days)

Additional Instructions

Primary Ferment: 5
Secondary Ferment: 5

Beer Profile

Original Gravity: 1.072
Final Gravity: 1.014
Alcohol by Vol: 6.5%
Color SRM: 14.0
Bitterness IBU: 63.0
Recipe Type: extract
Yield: 5.0 Gallons

Procedure:

Source: Ben Fowler