3 Gallon Beer Recipe: Make Your Own Delicious Beer at Home

3 Gallon Beer Recipe: Make Your Own Delicious Beer at Home


3 Gallon Beer Recipe
3 Gallon Beer Recipe

This 3-gallon beer recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious, hoppy Pale Ale. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can brew your own beer at home and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Here is a 3-gallon beer recipe for a simple American pale ale:

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 pounds 2-row malt
  • 0.5 pounds crystal malt (40L)
  • 0.5 pounds of wheat malt
  • 1 ounce Hallertau hops (60 minute boil)
  • 1 ounce Cascade hops (15 minute boil)
  • 1 packet American Ale yeast
  • 1/2 cup corn sugar (priming)

Instructions:

  1. Steep the grains in 1.5 gallons of water at 152°F for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the grains and bring the wort to a boil.
  3. Add the Hallertau hops and boil for 60 minutes.
  4. Add the Cascade hops and boil for 15 minutes.
  5. Cool the wort to 70°F and pitch the yeast.
  6. Ferment for 2-3 weeks.
  7. Bottle or keg the beer and add the corn sugar.
  8. Let the beer condition for 2-4 weeks.
  9. Enjoy!

Notes:

  • This recipe is for a simple American Pale Ale that is easy to brew and will produce a delicious beer.
  • The hops can be adjusted to your liking. If you want a more hoppy beer, add more hops. If you want a less hoppy beer, add fewer hops.
  • The yeast can also be adjusted to your liking. If you want a different flavor profile, use a different yeast strain.
  • The fermentation time can vary depending on the yeast strain. Check the gravity to determine when the beer is finished fermenting.
  • The conditioning time can also vary depending on the beer style. Pale Ales typically need 2-4 weeks to condition.

Enjoy your home-brewed beer!

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