Springtime Chamomile Lavender Ale is a light, refreshing gluten-free ale that celebrates the flavors and aromas of spring. Built on a crisp foundation of rice and millet malts, this all-grain recipe balances delicate floral notes from German chamomile and culinary lavender with gentle noble hop character. Saaz provides clean bitterness while Crystal hops contribute subtle floral and spicy aromas that complement the botanicals without overpowering them. The result is a smooth, approachable ale with a crisp finish that's equally enjoyable on a warm spring afternoon or throughout the summer months.
Ingredients
Grain Bill
- 6.00 lb Biscuit 4L Rice Malt
- 3.00 lb Pale Millet Malt
- 1.00 lb Munich Millet Malt
- 0.50 lb Caramel 50L Millet Malt
Hops
- 1.50 oz Saaz Hops (60 min)
- 1.00 oz Crystal Hops (Whirlpool)
Other Additions
- 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (10 min)
- 0.50 oz Lavender Flowers (Whirlpool)
- 1.00 oz German Chamomile Flowers (Whirlpool)
Yeast
- 1 package SafAle S-04 English Ale Yeast
Yeast Nutrient
Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.
Brewing Instructions
Refer to our all-grain brewing tutorials for mash and boil procedures. Follow the yeast manufacturer's recommendations for fermentation temperature and control.
Beer at a Glance
| Beer Style: | American Pale Ale |
| Recipe Type: | All-Grain |
| Yield: | 5 Gallons |
| IBU: | 23.6 |
| SRM: | 7.7 |
Using Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.055 |
| FG: | 1.014 |
| ABV: | 5.4% |
Using Termamyl SC DS and SEBAmyl L (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.045 |
| FG: | 1.012 |
| ABV: | 4.3% |