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 | 5334 | |
| Yeast Starter Wort - All Grain (14 L) |
14 L | 3.78% | 4.95 | 1.037 | 1.008 | All Grain | 3167 | |
| Brett L Centennial IPA |
1 gal | 6.95% | 26.22 | 1.059 | 1.006 | extract | 2921 | |
| SchuBrew gluten free IPA |
2 gal | 4.33% | 56.13 | 1.054 | 1.021 | BIAB | 2840 | |
| Bia Hoi |
4.5 gal | 3.38% | 5.34 | 1.031 | 1.005 | All Grain | 2606 | |
| grissette |
5.5 gal | 4.3% | 14.33 | 1.036 | 1.004 | Partial Mash | 2528 | |
| Elder Statesman |
23 L | 4.25% | 52.25 | 1.042 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2518 | |
| Rye Ale |
5 gal | 5.04% | 23.82 | 1.050 | 1.012 | All Grain | 2427 | |
| 1815 Farmers Almanac Light Beer |
5.5 gal | 0.8% | 92.34 | 1.009 | 1.002 | extract | 2324 | |
| Mesquite Bean Beer |
5 gal | 4.96% | 24.83 | 1.044 | 1.007 | extract | 2226 |
Newest Alternative Grain Beer Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodka |
50 L | 7.22% | 0 | 1.066 | 1.011 | All Grain | 60 | |
| Wesley's Gruit |
2.5 gal | 6.09% | 0 | 1.056 | 1.010 | All Grain | 81 | |
| Anders Sour |
5.5 gal | 6.02% | 17.88 | 1.053 | 1.007 | All Grain | 115 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
5 gal | 5.74% | 28.92 | 1.057 | 1.014 | All Grain | 92 | |
| Dampfbier |
5.5 gal | 5.15% | 16.85 | 1.050 | 1.011 | All Grain | 125 | |
| Seltzer 2 |
5 gal | 5.13% | 0 | 1.039 | 1.000 | extract | 149 | |
| Mauby Brew |
2.5 gal | 7.07% | 0 | 1.054 | 1.000 | extract | 136 | |
| Horchata |
7 L | 4.87% | 0 | 1.060 | 1.023 | All Grain | 141 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
6 gal | 32.54% | 0 | 1.314 | 1.066 | All Grain | 128 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
5.5 L | 28.07% | 16.58 | 1.285 | 1.071 | All Grain | 123 |
Fermentables Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaked Oats | 23 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 11% | 2% - 53% | |
| US - Pale 2-Row | 23 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 52% | 9% - 96% |
| Flaked Corn | 18 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 32% | 2% - 66% | |
| Cane Sugar | 18 | Sugar | sugar |
0°L
|
46 | 40% | 3% - 100% | |
| Flaked Rice | 16 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 29% | 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 | 13 | 3.5 | 46% | 13% - 100% |
| East Kent Goldings | 13 | 5 | 53% | 17% - 100% |
| Amarillo | 12 | 8.6 | 31% | 8% - 57% |
| Fuggles | 12 | 4.5 | 61% | 24% - 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 | 29 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 13 | 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 |
| Fermentis - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97 | 6 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .104 | High | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 6 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°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® 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 |
Other Ingredients Used In Alternative Grain Beer Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 30 | Water Agt | Mash | 16% | 0% - 67% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 20 | Water Agt | Mash | 22% | 0% - 100% |
| Phosphoric acid | 9 | Water Agt | Mash | 59% | 8% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 8 | Water Agt | Mash | 25% | 0% - 63% |
| Whirlfloc | 8 | Fining | Boil | 76% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 66% | 0% - 100% |
| Cinnamon stick | 4 | Spice | Mash | 12% | 0% - 30% |
| Epsom Salt | 4 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 23% |
| Irish Moss | 4 | Fining | Boil | 99% | 96% - 100% |
| Chalk | 3 | Water Agt | Mash | 52% | 0% - 77% |
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