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Irish Ale

A smooth and malty beverage with a hint of sweetness, perfect for gathering and enjoying.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 48 ounces
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 pounds of pale malt
  • 1 pound of crystal malt 40L
  • 1 ounce of East Kent Goldings hops bittering
  • 1 ounce of Fuggle hops flavor
  • 1 packet of Irish ale yeast
  • 3/4 cup of priming sugar for bottling
  • 5 gallons of water

Equipment

  • Large brew kettle (at least 5 gallons)
  • Fermentation vessel with airlock
  • Sanitizer
  • Thermometer
  • Hydrometer
  • Bottling bucket
  • Bottles and caps
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by measuring out your grains and hops.
  2. In your brew kettle, heat about 3 gallons of water to around 160°F.
  3. Add the crystal malt to the hot water and steep for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the grains and bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the East Kent Goldings hops.
  6. Boil for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Five minutes before the end of the boil, add the Fuggle hops.
  8. Cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.
  9. Transfer the cooled wort to the fermentation vessel and top off with water to reach 5 gallons.
  10. Always sanitize everything that touches your beer after the boil to prevent contamination.

Notes

This Irish Ale pairs beautifully with hearty dishes like Shepherd's pie and Irish stew.