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 (Flameout)
- 1.8 lbs Brown Rice Syrup (Flameout)
- 1.5 lbs Sorghum Syrup (Flameout)
Hops
- 0.55 oz Nugget Hops (60 min)
- 1.10 oz Citra Hops (15 min)
- 1.10 oz Mosaic Hops (15 min)
Whirlpool (10 min)
- 1.10 oz Citra Hops
Dry Hop - 5 Days
- 1.00 oz Citra Hops
- 1.00 oz Mosaic Hops
Other Additions
- 10 oz Maltodextrin (60 min)
- 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (15 min)
Yeast
- 1 Packet US-05 Yeast
Yeast Nutrient
Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.
Brewing Instructions
Refer to our extract brewing tutorials for brewing procedures. Follow the yeast manufacturer's recommendations for fermentation temperature and control.
Beer at a Glance
| Beer Style: | American IPA |
| Recipe Type: | Extract |
| Yield: | 5 Gallons |
| IBU: | 63.0 |
| SRM: | 14.0 |
| OG: | 1.072 |
| FG: | 1.014 |
| ABV: | 7.6% |