Writer David Jesudason and brewer Nidhi Sharma share this homebrew-scale recipe based on an Indian-spiced pale ale they brewed together at London’s Meantime. It features “luminescent” turmeric as well as coriander, bay leaves, and black pepper.
Recipe Details
ALL GRAIN
- Batch size: 20.8 L
- Boil Time: 90 min
- OG: 1.050 (12.5°P)
- FG: 1.012 (3.0°P)
- ABV: 5.0%
- IBUs: 33
- EBC: 56
Fermentables
| Name | Type | Amount | % | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilsner (2 Row) Ger | Grain | 4.31 kg | 84.0% | 4 EBC |
| Cara-Pils/Dextrine | Grain | 0.23 kg | 4.4% | 4 EBC |
| Melanoiden Malt | Grain | 0.14 kg | 2.8% | 39 EBC |
| Carafa II (Weyermann) | Grain | 0.45 kg | 8.8% | 818 EBC |
Hops
| Name | Alpha | Amount | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertauer | 4.5% | 28.35 g | Boil | 60 min |
| Hallertauer | 4.5% | 28.35 g | Boil | 20 min |
| Hallertauer | 4.5% | 28.35 g | Boil | 10 min |
| Hallertauer | 4.5% | 28.35 g | Aroma | 5 min |
Yeasts
| Name | Type | Amount | Attenuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Lager | Lager | 0.04 units | 74.0% |