Rye Smile Braggot

Experience the bold charm of the Rye Smile Braggot, where spicy rye meets sweet honey in exquisite harmony. This one-gallon brew boasts Briess Rye and Goldpils Vienna malts, enhanced by a modest hop presence. Its balanced sweetness and rich flavor profile make it a winner for craft beer aficionados. Each sip unveils a delightful complexity, ensuring your palate is in for a treat.
ingredients
- 2 lb honey
- 0.50 lb Briess Rye Malt
- 1 lb Briess Goldpils Vienna Malt
- 5 g Nugget hops (pellet)
- 1 package Safbrew Specialty Ale Yeast T-58
steps
- 1.
In a brew kettle, combine 2 lb of honey, 0.50 lb of Briess Rye Malt, and 1 lb of Briess Goldpils Vienna Malt.
- 2.
Gradually heat the mixture, stirring occasionally to ensure the ingredients dissolve thoroughly.
- 3.
Bring to a gentle boil for balanced extraction of flavors.
- 4.
When 30 minutes remain, add 5 g of Nugget hops, stirring to incorporate evenly.
- 5.
Cool the wort rapidly to your desired fermentation temperature after boiling.
- 6.
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel, leaving sufficient headspace.
- 7.
Sprinkle 1 package of Safbrew Specialty Ale Yeast T-58 onto the wort and seal with an airlock.
- 8.
Allow fermentation to proceed at a stable temperature for 1-2 weeks or until complete.
- 9.
After fermentation, bottle the brew and age to personal preference before enjoying.