Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGumbo HouseBud Light Recipe

Bud Light Recipe

Inspired by Gumbo House
Time3h
Serves24

Make Bud Light Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Brewing Process

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mash

    In a large brew kettle, heat 5 gallons of water to around 160°F (71°C). Add 10 lbs of crushed barley and 2 lbs of corn to the hot water. Stir well to combine, ensuring there are no dry clumps of grain. This mixture is called the mash.

  2. 2

    Mash Rest

    Allow the mash to rest for about 60 minutes at 150°F (65°C). This process converts the starches in the barley and corn into fermentable sugars.

  3. 3

    Sparging

    After the mash rest, sparge the grains by rinsing them with hot water. Use enough water to collect a total of 6-7 gallons of wort (the liquid extracted from the mash).

  4. 4

    Boiling the Wort

    Bring the wort to a boil. Once boiling, add 0.5 lbs of hops. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

  5. 5

    Cooling the Wort

    After boiling, cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or an ice bath until it reaches about 70°F (21°C).

  6. 6

    Fermentation

    Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel. Add the yeast and seal the vessel with an airlock. Allow it to ferment at room temperature for about 1-2 weeks.

  7. 7

    Bottling

    After fermentation is complete, transfer the beer to sanitized bottles. Cap the bottles and let them condition for another 1-2 weeks at room temperature.

  8. 8

    Enjoy

    Once conditioning is complete, chill the bottles in the fridge and enjoy your homemade Bud Light responsibly.

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