Buckwheat Honey Ale
Brew a flavorful and aromatic Buckwheat Honey Ale that combines the earthy tones of buckwheat honey with the hoppy bitterness of Zythos hops. This unique ale offers a balance of sweetness and refreshing bitterness, perfect for enjoying on warm evenings or sharing with friends. Its golden hue and inviting aroma make it a delightful addition to any homebrew collection.
ingredients
- 6 lbs Briess Golden Light Liquid Malt Extract
- 1 oz Zythos hops (60 min)
- 1 oz Zythos hops (5 min)
- 5 lbs Dutch Gold Buckwheat honey
- 1/4 tsp yeast nutrient
- 1 packet Saale US-05 American Ale Yeast
- Water (enough to bring total volume to 5 gallons)
steps
- 1.
Bring 3 gallons of water to a boil in a large pot.
- 2.
Remove from heat and stir in the malt extract until dissolved completely.
- 3.
Return to heat and bring back to a gentle boil.
- 4.
Add 1 oz of Zythos hops and boil for 60 minutes.
- 5.
With 5 minutes left, add the remaining 1 oz of Zythos hops.
- 6.
Remove from heat, then stir in the buckwheat honey until fully dissolved.
- 7.
Cool the mixture down to 70 degrees F using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.
- 8.
Once cooled, transfer the wort to a sanitized fermenter and add water to achieve a total volume of 5 gallons.
- 9.
Stir in the yeast nutrient and sprinkle the Saale US-05 yeast on top.
- 10.
Seal the fermenter with an airlock and ferment at 68-72 degrees F for 10-14 days.
- 11.
Once fermentation is complete, bottle or keg and condition for 2-4 weeks before enjoying.
