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. 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:

• Fermentables
• 3.3 lb Sorghum Syrup (60 min)
• 5 oz Amber Belgian Candi Sugar (60 min)
• 13 oz Clear Belgian Candi Sugar (60 min)
• 2 lbs Buckwheat Honey (Flame Out)
• 1.8 lbs Brown Rice Syrup (Flame Out)
• 1.5 lbs Sorghum Syrup (Flame Out)
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• Hops
• 0.55 oz Nugget Hops (60 min)
• 1.1 oz Citra Hops (15 min)
• 1.1 oz Mosaic Hops (15 min)
• 1.1 oz Citra Hops (Whirlpool 10 min)
• 1 oz Citra Hops (Dry Hop 5 days)
• 1 oz Mosaic Hops (Dry Hop 5 days)
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• Other Additions
• 10 oz Maltodextrin (60 min)
• 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (15 min)
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• Yeast
• 1 Packet US-05 Yeast
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• Yeast Nutrient
• Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.

Additional Instructions

Primary Ferment: 5
Secondary Ferment: 5

Beer Profile

Original Gravity: 1.072
Final Gravity: 1.014
Alcohol by Vol: 7.6%
Color SRM: 14.0
Bitterness IBU: 63.0
Recipe Type: extract
Yield: 5.0 Gallons

Procedure:

Source: Adapted from recipe submitted and shared by a member of our brewing community.