Description:

Brew a crisp, refreshing gluten-free honey lager with Buzzed Rogue Honey Lager. Made with Pilsner Millet Malt and flaked quinoa for a light, smooth body, this recipe features BriesSweet™ Sorghum Extract, rice syrup solids, corn sugar, and a full pound of local honey for a subtle floral sweetness that finishes dry and refreshing. Willamette and Saaz hops provide a balanced 25 IBUs with gentle earthy and noble hop character, while Mangrove Jacks M54 California Lager yeast delivers a clean, lager-style profile without the need for traditional cold fermentation. At 4.8% ABV and a bright 2.6 SRM color, this gluten-free lager is light, crisp, and perfectly balanced—ideal for warm days, backyard gatherings, and anyone looking to brew a smooth, honey-kissed craft lager.

Ingredients:

• Grain Bill:
• 1 lb Pilsner Millet Malt
• 8 oz Flaked Quinoa
• Fermentables:
• 3.3 lbs BriesSweet Sorghum Extract 45DE
• 1 lb Rice Syrup Solids
• 1 lb Corn Sugar (Dextrose)
• 1 lb Local Honey
• Hops:
• 1 oz Willamette Hops (19.4 AA)
• 1 oz Saaz Hops (5.9 AA)
• Yeast:
• 1 pkg Mangrove Jacks M 54 California Lager

Beer Profile

Original Gravity: 1.044
Final Gravity: 1.008
Alcohol by Vol: 4.8%
Color SRM: 2.6
Bitterness IBU: 25.3
Recipe Type: partial mash
Yield: 5.0 Gallons

Procedure:

Source: GFHB exclusive