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Nut Brown Ale Recipe Extract

A rich and toasty homemade Nut Brown Ale that warms your soul and impresses friends with its nutty sweetness and smooth finish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 5 gallons
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6.6 lbs light malt extract
  • 1 lb crystal malt 40L
  • 0.5 lb chocolate malt
  • 1 oz East Kent Goldings hops bittering
  • 1 oz Fuggle hops flavor
  • 1 package ale yeast such as Safale US-05
  • 5 oz priming sugar for bottling

Equipment

  • Large brew pot (at least 5 gallons)
  • Fermentation vessel with airlock
  • Stirring spoon (long handle)
  • Hydrometer (for measuring specific gravity)
  • Bottling bucket
  • Bottles and caps
  • Sanitizer

Method
 

  1. Start by sanitizing all your brewing equipment.
  2. In your brew pot, heat about 3 gallons of water to around 150°F (65°C).
  3. Add the crushed crystal and chocolate malts to a grain bag and steep in the hot water for about 30 minutes.
  4. After steeping, remove the grain bag and let it drain into the pot.
  5. Bring the water to a boil and then stir in the light malt extract until fully dissolved.
  6. Once boiling, add the East Kent Goldings hops. Boil for 45 minutes.
  7. In the last 15 minutes of the boil, add the Fuggle hops.
  8. After the boil, cool the wort quickly using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.

Notes

This Nut Brown Ale pairs beautifully with savory stews or roasted meats.