Description:

A bold twist on a dark classic, this gluten-free beer delivers rich roasted character with a bright, modern hop profile. Subtle notes of chocolate and light roast are balanced by fresh citrus and pine aromatics, creating a beer that’s both smooth and expressive. Full of flavor yet easy to drink, this hop-forward dark ale offers a satisfying balance of depth and vibrancy—perfect for brewers looking to craft something distinctive yet approachable.

Ingredients:

• Grain Bill
• 8 oz Biscuit 18L Rice Malt
• 8 oz Caramel 240L Millet Malt
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• Fermentables
• 6.6 lb Sorghum Syrup 45DE
• 1 lb Amber Candi Sugar (600-700 EBC)
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• Hops
• 1 oz Magnum Hops (60 min)
• 1 oz Amarillo Hops (20 min)
• 1 oz Amarillo Hops (5 min)
• 1 oz Cascade Hops (1 min)
• 1 oz Amarillo Hops (1 min)
• 1 oz Cascade Hops (Dry Hop)
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• Other Additions
• 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (10 min)
• 0.5 lb Maltodextrin (10 min)
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• Yeast
• 1 pkg CellarScience CALI Yeast
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• Yeast Nutrient
• Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.

Additional Instructions

Primary Ferment: 7 - 10 days
Secondary Ferment: 7 - 10 days

Beer Profile

Original Gravity: 1.050
Final Gravity: 1.010
Alcohol by Vol: 5.2%
Color SRM: 26.5
Bitterness IBU: 67.6
Recipe Type: partial mash
Yield: 5.0 Gallons

Procedure:

Source: Recipe developed for and included in our gluten-free beer kits.