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 | 4696 | |
| Yeast Starter Wort - All Grain (14 L) |
14 L | 3.78% | 4.95 | 1.037 | 1.008 | All Grain | 2814 | |
| Brett L Centennial IPA |
1 gal | 6.95% | 26.22 | 1.059 | 1.006 | extract | 2585 | |
| SchuBrew gluten free IPA |
2 gal | 4.33% | 56.13 | 1.054 | 1.021 | BIAB | 2428 | |
| Rye Ale |
5 gal | 5.04% | 23.82 | 1.050 | 1.012 | All Grain | 2169 | |
| 1815 Farmers Almanac Light Beer |
5.5 gal | 0.8% | 92.34 | 1.009 | 1.002 | extract | 2062 | |
| Elder Statesman |
23 L | 4.25% | 52.25 | 1.042 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2040 | |
| grissette |
5.5 gal | 4.3% | 14.33 | 1.036 | 1.004 | Partial Mash | 2014 | |
| Flanders Red AG |
5.5 gal | 6.03% | 12.27 | 1.061 | 1.015 | All Grain | 1811 | |
| Tre Turgiù |
26 L | 6.54% | 30.9 | 1.060 | 1.010 | All Grain | 1787 |
Newest Alternative Grain Beer Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Drop Beer |
19 L | 6.95% | 158.18 | 1.058 | 1.005 | extract | 47 | |
| RED HONEY ARG |
100 L | 4.1% | 8.73 | 1.041 | 1.010 | All Grain | 55 | |
| Wet hop #2 Cascade |
21 L | 4.02% | 60.8 | 1.047 | 1.017 | BIAB | 80 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
4 L | 5.11% | 23.3 | 1.047 | 1.008 | BIAB | 55 | |
| Cascade Wet Hop Beer |
21 L | 3.41% | 37.04 | 1.043 | 1.017 | BIAB | 122 | |
| Gluten "Free" Brett Oat Brown |
2 gal | 8.65% | 25.12 | 1.067 | 1.001 | Partial Mash | 95 | |
| GF Q1 Zambezi Belgian |
38 L | 4.76% | 21.51 | 1.052 | 1.015 | BIAB | 126 | |
| Peppermint Wheatbier |
18 L | 3.14% | 13.25 | 1.044 | 1.020 | BIAB | 81 | |
| GF XPA |
21 L | 5.33% | 36.16 | 1.054 | 1.014 | BIAB | 121 | |
| Kings Brew MKV - OAT MILD |
5 gal | 3.59% | 18.7 | 1.038 | 1.011 | All Grain | 122 |
Fermentables Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US - Pale 2-Row | 24 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 53% | 9% - 96% |
| Flaked Oats | 20 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 11% | 2% - 53% | |
| Flaked Rice | 15 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 27% | 1% - 49% | |
| Flaked Corn | 14 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 29% | 2% - 66% | |
| American - Pilsner | 13 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 59% | 30% - 100% |
| Cane Sugar | 13 | Sugar | sugar |
0°L
|
46 | 39% | 4% - 100% | |
| White Sorghum Syrup - Gluten Free | 11 | Sugar | sugar |
1.5°L
|
37 | 48% | 15% - 93% | |
| Rice Hulls | 11 | Adjunct | other |
0°L
|
0 | 6% | 0% - 14% | |
| Rye | 10 | Grain | base malt |
3.5°L
|
38 | 20% | 7% - 50% | |
| Honey | 10 | Sugar | honey |
2°L
|
35 | 22% | 5% - 50% |
Hops Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 22 | 7 | 41% | 10% - 100% |
| Magnum | 16 | 15 | 23% | 2% - 100% |
| Amarillo | 12 | 8.6 | 30% | 8% - 57% |
| East Kent Goldings | 12 | 5 | 50% | 17% - 100% |
| Saaz | 11 | 3.5 | 47% | 13% - 100% |
| Centennial | 10 | 10 | 35% | 9% - 100% |
| Citra | 10 | 11 | 42% | 12% - 100% |
| Fuggles | 9 | 4.5 | 64% | 24% - 100% |
| Tettnanger | 7 | 4.5 | 48% | 25% - 82% |
| Simcoe | 7 | 12.7 | 23% | 7% - 67% |
Steeping Grains Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
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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 | 25 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 11 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Fermentis - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97 | 5 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .104 | High | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Lallemand - LALBREW® BRY-97 WEST COAST ALE YEAST | 4 | LalBrew | Ales | High | High | 75% | 59°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Safbrew - General/Belgian Yeast S-33 | 4 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | 0.115 | High | 70% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 4 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Lallemand - LalBrew NovaLager™ | 3 | Lallemand | Lagers | High | Medium | 81% | 50°F | 68°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 24 | Water Agt | Mash | 16% | 0% - 67% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 17 | Water Agt | Mash | 25% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 8 | Water Agt | Boil | 76% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 7 | Water Agt | Mash | 13% | 0% - 50% |
| Lactic acid | 6 | Water Agt | Mash | 89% | 33% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 8% | 0% - 23% |
| Phosphoric acid | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 71% | 8% - 99% |
| Baking Soda | 3 | Water Agt | Mash | 2% | 0% - 5% |
| Chalk | 3 | Water Agt | Mash | 5% | 0% - 16% |
| Cinnamon stick | 3 | Spice | Mash | 11% | 0% - 27% |
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