Alternative Fermentables Beer - Alternative Grain Beer
A base beer enhanced by or featuring the character of additional grain or grains. The specific character depends greatly on the character of the added grains.
Flavor Profile: Same as base beer style. The additional grain should be noticeable in flavor, although it may not be necessarily identifiable. However, the alternative grain should provide the major flavor profile for this beer. Different grains have different characters
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Alternative Grain Beer Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Kuyt |
3 gal | 4.24% | 27.8 | 1.043 | 1.011 | All Grain | 5761 | |
| Yeast Starter Wort - All Grain (14 L) |
14 L | 3.78% | 4.95 | 1.037 | 1.008 | All Grain | 3437 | |
| Bia Hoi |
4.5 gal | 3.38% | 5.34 | 1.031 | 1.005 | All Grain | 3253 | |
| Brett L Centennial IPA |
1 gal | 6.95% | 26.22 | 1.059 | 1.006 | extract | 3233 | |
| SchuBrew gluten free IPA |
2 gal | 4.33% | 56.13 | 1.054 | 1.021 | BIAB | 3200 | |
| Mesquite Bean Beer |
5 gal | 4.96% | 24.83 | 1.044 | 1.007 | extract | 2963 | |
| grissette |
5.5 gal | 4.3% | 14.33 | 1.036 | 1.004 | Partial Mash | 2846 | |
| Elder Statesman |
23 L | 4.25% | 52.25 | 1.042 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2768 | |
| Rye Ale |
5 gal | 5.04% | 23.82 | 1.050 | 1.012 | All Grain | 2732 | |
| 1815 Farmers Almanac Light Beer |
5.5 gal | 0.8% | 92.34 | 1.009 | 1.002 | extract | 2652 |
Newest Alternative Grain Beer Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Vienna |
23 L | 5.68% | 28.65 | 1.052 | 1.009 | All Grain | 70 | |
| H&T Rye Ale ver02 |
2 gal | 4.88% | 34.92 | 1.049 | 1.012 | All Grain | 153 | |
| Sorghum beer |
30 L | 4.6% | 0 | 1.047 | 1.012 | All Grain | 134 | |
| red spanky bum |
25 L | 4.93% | 42.81 | 1.050 | 1.013 | extract | 106 | |
| H&T Rye Ale |
2 gal | 5.08% | 24.6 | 1.051 | 1.012 | All Grain | 176 | |
| vin |
1 L | 11.82% | 0 | 1.090 | 1.000 | All Grain | 155 | |
| Ol Maronat |
35 L | 5.45% | 18.84 | 1.052 | 1.010 | All Grain | 119 | |
| Spring Tritordeum Ale |
35 L | 4.68% | 28.03 | 1.044 | 1.008 | All Grain | 154 | |
| Barley Wine-NB |
5.25 gal | 8.75% | 66.84 | 1.082 | 1.016 | extract | 172 | |
| Sad Dad's Podpiwek (1-Gallon) |
1 gal | 3.3% | 3.63 | 1.027 | 1.002 | All Grain | 282 |
Fermentables Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaked Oats | 25 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 12% | 2% - 53% | |
| US - Pale 2-Row | 23 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 52% | 9% - 96% |
| Cane Sugar | 19 | Sugar | sugar |
0°L
|
46 | 38% | 1% - 100% | |
| Flaked Corn | 18 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 33% | 2% - 66% | |
| Flaked Rice | 16 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 27% | 1% - 65% | |
| American - Pilsner | 14 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 58% | 30% - 100% |
| Honey | 13 | Sugar | honey |
2°L
|
35 | 22% | 5% - 50% | |
| Rice Hulls | 13 | Adjunct | other |
0°L
|
0 | 7% | 0% - 29% | |
| Rye | 11 | Grain | base malt |
3.5°L
|
38 | 21% | 7% - 50% | |
| Flaked Barley | 9 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
32 | 9% | 2% - 30% |
Hops Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 24 | 7 | 39% | 10% - 100% |
| Magnum | 20 | 15 | 33% | 2% - 100% |
| Saaz | 14 | 3.5 | 48% | 13% - 100% |
| East Kent Goldings | 13 | 5 | 51% | 17% - 100% |
| Amarillo | 12 | 8.6 | 31% | 8% - 57% |
| Fuggles | 12 | 4.5 | 59% | 23% - 100% |
| Citra | 12 | 11 | 41% | 12% - 100% |
| Centennial | 10 | 10 | 40% | 17% - 100% |
| Tettnanger | 8 | 4.5 | 49% | 25% - 82% |
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 8 | 3.75 | 51% | 29% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian - Biscuit | 2 | Belgian | Grain | roasted malt |
23°L
|
35 | 100% | 100% - 100% |
Yeasts Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 31 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 14 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Lallemand - LALBREW® VOSS KVEIK ALE YEAST | 8 | Lallemand | Ales | High | High | 80% | 77°F | 104°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 8 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Lallemand - LALBREW® BRY-97 WEST COAST ALE YEAST | 6 | LalBrew | Ales | High | High | 75% | 59°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97 | 6 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .104 | High | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 6 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
| White Labs - California Ale Yeast WLP001 | 5 | White Labs | Ale | High | Medium | 76.5% | 68°F | 73°F |
| Lallemand - LalBrew NovaLager™ | 4 | Lallemand | Lagers | High | Medium | 81% | 50°F | 68°F |
| Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager | 4 | Danstar | Lagers | High | High | 80% | 50°F | 59°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 34 | Water Agt | Mash | 16% | 0% - 67% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 24 | Water Agt | Mash | 22% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 10 | Water Agt | Boil | 80% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 9 | Water Agt | Mash | 27% | 0% - 63% |
| Phosphoric acid | 9 | Water Agt | Mash | 59% | 8% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 6 | Water Agt | Mash | 60% | 0% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 12% | 0% - 23% |
| Irish Moss | 5 | Fining | Boil | 99% | 96% - 100% |
| Baking Soda | 4 | Water Agt | Mash | 14% | 0% - 50% |
| Chalk | 3 | Water Agt | Mash | 52% | 0% - 77% |
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