Honey Golden Ale
Brew a smooth and balanced Honey Golden Ale with a rich honey sweetness that beautifully intertwines with bright hop aromas. This refreshing ale features a golden hue and a gentle malt backbone, making it perfect for warm evenings or summer gatherings. Enjoy the pleasant interplay of sweetness and hop finish that leaves a lasting impression on every sip.
ingredients
- 8 lbs Pale Malt (2-row)
- 1 lb Munich Malt
- 0.5 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt (40L)
- 1 lb Honey (preferably wildflower or clover)
- 1 oz Cascade hops (bittering, 60 min)
- 0.5 oz Citra hops (flavor, 15 min)
- 0.5 oz Amarillo hops (aroma, 5 min)
- 1 package California Ale Yeast (e.g., Wyeast 1056)
- 5 oz priming sugar (for carbonation)
- Water (enough to brew 5 gallons)
steps
- 1.
Start by heating 3 gallons of water to around 165°F (74°C) in your brew kettle.
- 2.
Add the crushed grains (Pale, Munich, and Caramel) to a grain bag and steep them in the hot water for 30 minutes.
- 3.
Remove the grain bag and bring the wort to a boil.
- 4.
Once boiling, add the Cascade hops and boil for 60 minutes.
- 5.
With 15 minutes left in the boil, add the Citra hops.
- 6.
With 5 minutes remaining, add the Amarillo hops and the honey to the wort.
- 7.
After the boil, cool the wort rapidly using a wort chiller or ice bath.
- 8.
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter and top off with water to reach 5 gallons.
- 9.
Pitch the yeast and seal with an airlock. Ferment at 68°F (20°C) for 1-2 weeks until fermentation is complete.
- 10.
Once fermentation is done, bottle your ale with the priming sugar for carbonation. Let it condition for 2 weeks before enjoying!
