Irish Red Recipe
Recipe information
Make Irish Red in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
For the Irish Red Beer
For the Optional Serving
Brewing the Beer
1. Mash
In a large mash tun, combine the pale malt, caramel malt, and flaked barley with 4 liters of water. Heat the mixture to 153°F (67°C) and maintain this temperature for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Sparge
After mashing, sparge the grains with an additional liter of hot water to extract the sugars. Collect the liquid (wort) in a brew kettle.
3. Boil
Bring the wort to a boil and add the Northern Brewer hops. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 60 minutes, remove from heat.
4. Cool and Ferment
Cool the wort quickly to around 70°F (21°C) using a wort chiller or ice bath. Once cooled, transfer to a fermentation vessel and add the Irish ale yeast. Seal with an airlock.
5. Condition
Allow the beer to ferment for about 2 weeks at a consistent temperature (around 68°F or 20°C).
6. Bottle
After fermentation, dissolve the priming sugar in a small amount of boiled water and add it to the beer. Bottle the beer and cap securely.
7. Carbonate
Store the bottles in a dark place at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks to allow carbonation.
8. Chill and Serve
Once carbonated, chill the bottles in the refrigerator before serving.
Serving the Irish Red
9. Prepare the Glass
Take a clean pint glass and if desired, garnish with a lemon wedge and mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
10. Pour
Pour the chilled Irish Red beer into the glass, allowing for a slight head to form.
11. Enjoy
Savor the rich, malty flavors of your homemade Irish Red beer.
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