Buckwheat Honey IPA
Experience the unique fusion of earthy buckwheat honey and zesty Zythos hops with this bold IPA. The rich, complex flavors pair perfectly, creating a brew that tantalizes the palate while showcasing natural sweetness and a vibrant hop character. Ideal for craft beer enthusiasts, elevate your brewing game with this adventurous recipe—celebrate the essence of artisanal crafting!
ingredients
- 8 lbs Pale Malt
- 1 lb Munich Malt
- 1 lb Crystal Malt (40L)
- 1 lb Buckwheat Honey
- 1 oz Zythos hops (bittering)
- 0.5 oz Zythos hops (flavor)
- 0.5 oz Zythos hops (aroma)
- 1 packet American Ale Yeast (such as US-05)
- 5 oz priming sugar (for bottling)
- 1 tsp Irish Moss (optional, for clarity)
- 5 gallons water (for brewing)
steps
- 1.
Heat 3.5 gallons of water to 165°F (74°C) for mashing.
- 2.
Add crushed grains to the water and maintain the temperature at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes.
- 3.
Sparge with 170°F (77°C) water to collect 6.5 gallons of wort.
- 4.
Bring wort to a boil and add 1 oz of Zythos hops.
- 5.
After 30 minutes, add 0.5 oz Zythos hops and Irish Moss.
- 6.
At the end of the 60-minute boil, remove from heat and stir in 1 lb of buckwheat honey.
- 7.
Cool the wort rapidly to about 70°F (21°C) and transfer to a fermentation vessel.
- 8.
Pitch the yeast and seal with an airlock. Ferment for 7-10 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C).
- 9.
Bottling: After primary fermentation, dissolve priming sugar in boiling water, cool, and add to the beer.
- 10.
Bottle the beer and let it carbonate at room temperature for 2 weeks.
- 11.
Chill, pour into your favorite glass, and enjoy the distinctive flavor of buckwheat honey and Zythos hops!
