This bold, hop-forward IPA is crafted specifically for brewing gluten-free beer at home, delivering intense Centennial hop character with bright citrus notes and a clean, dry finish. Built on a fermentable base of sorghum syrup, brown rice syrup, candi sugar, and honey, this recipe recreates the spirit of a classic American IPA while staying 100% gluten-free. Perfect for brewers seeking a big, aromatic, gluten-free IPA with strong bitterness, vibrant hop flavor, and excellent drinkability.
Ingredients
Fermentables
- 2 lbs 10 oz Brown Rice Syrup (60 min)
- 6 oz Amber Belgian Candi Sugar (60 min)
- 18 oz Clear Belgian Candi Sugar (60 min)
- 3 lbs White Sorghum Syrup (Flameout)
- 1 lb Buckwheat Honey (Flameout)
Hops
- 1 oz Centennial Hops (60 min)
- 1 oz Centennial Hops (30 min)
- 1 oz Centennial Hops (15 min)
- 1 oz Centennial Hops (1 min)
Dry Hop
- 2 oz Centennial Hops
Other Additions
- 13 oz Maltodextrin (30 min)
- 0.5 oz Fresh Orange Zest (15 min)
Yeast
- 1 Packet SafAle 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: | Imperial IPA |
| Recipe Type: | Extract |
| Yield: | 5.5 Gallons |
| IBU: | 82.5 |
| SRM: | 6.5 |
| OG: | 1.075 |
| FG: | 1.011 |
| ABV: | 8.4% |