Pilum Imperial IPA
5.0 stars based on 2 votes
Beer Style: American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale
Recipe Type: all-grain
Yield: 5 gallons
Description:
Craft a bold gluten-free Imperial IPA at home with this all-grain recipe featuring a robust grain bill of pale millet, biscuit rice, and goldfinch millet malts, balanced by Columbus and Simcoe hops for powerful hop aroma and flavor. This gluten-free beer recipe is built for homebrewers seeking higher ABV and craft intensity in their brews — a standout choice for hop lovers brewing gluten-free beer.
Ingredients:
- 9 LBS Pale Millet Malt
- 4 LBS Biscuit Rice Malt
- 2 LBS Goldfinch Millet Malt
- 1 LB Roasted CaraMillet Malt
- 2 OZ Columbus Hops
- 3 OZ Simcoe Hops
- 2 OZ Centennial Hops
- 1 Whirlfloc tablet
- 1 pkg Mangrove Jacks M42
Additional Instructions
Primary Ferment: 7 - 10 daysSecondary Ferment: 7 - 10 days
Beer Profile
Original Gravity: 1.078Final Gravity: 1.016
Alcohol by Vol: 8.1%
Color SRM: 8.7
Bitterness IBU: 119.8
Recipe Type: all-grain
Yield: 5.0 Gallons
Procedure:
Perform a Single Infusion Mash at 163.4 F for 90 to 120 minutes; or Reverse Step Mash at 155-165F for 90 to 120 minutes followed by 140-150F for 90 to 120 minutes with Termamyl SC DS and SEBAmyl L enzymes per dosing recommendations. Recipe contains the appropriate amount of rice hulls to ensure circulation and filtration.
Allow to achieve hot break and maintain rolling boil.
3.3 LBS Sorghum Syrup (60 minutes)
1.25 OZ Columbus Hops (60 minutes)
0.75 OZ Columbus Hops (45 minutes)
1 OZ Simcoe Hops (30 minutes)
1 Whirlfloc tablet (10 minutes)
0.5 OZ Centennial Hops (flameout)
0.5 OZ Simcoe Hops (flameout)
Yeast: Mangrove Jack’s M42 New World Strong Ale Yeast
Yeast nutrients per dosing and time addition recommendations.
Dry hopping:
0.75 OZ Centennial and 0.75 OZ Simcoe Hops (14 days)
0.75 OZ Centennial and 0.75 OZ Simcoe Hops (7 days)
Back to Search