Front Door Honey Rye Ale [Extract Brew]
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Brew a smooth and flavorful Honey Rye Ale with this simplified extract recipe. Using pre-hopped liquid malt extract combined with honey and specialty malts, this brew balances sweetness and a hint of spiciness. Perfect for homebrewers looking for an easy yet rewarding experience, this recipe delivers a refreshing ale with a unique character that’s sure to please.
ingredients
- 6 lbs Light or Amber pre-hopped liquid malt extract
- 1 lb Honey malt (for steeping)
- 0.5 lb Carapils malt (for steeping)
- 1 lb Honey (add at end of boil)
- 1 packet US-05 ale yeast
steps
- 1.
Steep the honey malt and carapils in 2-3 quarts of 150-160°F water for 30 minutes.
- 2.
Remove grains and rinse with 1-2 quarts hot water.
- 3.
Add water to make 2.5-3 gallons total volume and bring to a boil.
- 4.
Remove from heat and stir in the liquid malt extract, then return to a boil.
- 5.
Boil for 15 minutes.
- 6.
Turn off heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
- 7.
Cool the wort and transfer it to a fermenter, topping up to 5 gallons with cool water.
- 8.
Pitch the yeast when the wort temperature is below 70°F.
- 9.
Ferment at 65°F for 2 weeks.
- 10.
Package and carbonate according to your preferred method.