Brew a smooth, malt-forward English-style brown ale with caramel and chocolate malt depth and gentle bitterness.
Makes 5 gallons of Brown Ale
All-grain recipe designed for brewers with an all-grain system
Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
Classic English-style brown ale
The driest, and the most sessionable
This is a malt driven beer with very little bitterness, and US-05 gives it a clean dry finish that keeps it drinking easily pint after pint. It adds nothing of its own, so the Chocolate malt and Special B do the talking.
Ferment at 64-79°F
Attenuation 78-82%
Flocculation Medium
Clean and neutral
Sweetest, maltiest, brightest
This attenuates less than any strain we stock, so the caramel and chocolate malt stay rich and the beer finishes properly sweet. Very high flocculation drops it crystal clear. It settles fast enough that it can finish early, so a warm rest at the end is time well spent.
Ferment at 65-68°F
Attenuation 63-70%
Flocculation Very High
Sweet, malty, very clear
Classic English malt character
1968 leans distinctly malty and finishes sweeter than US-05, which suits an English brown ale right down to the ground. It is extremely flocculent and drops bright quickly. A diacetyl rest before packaging is worth the wait.
Ferment at 64-72°F
Attenuation 67-71%
Flocculation High
Malty and sweet finishing
✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support
Flavor Profile & Beer Style
The Brown Ale is a classic dark ale with rich malt character and smooth drinkability. Caramel and chocolate malts provide roasted depth and gentle sweetness, while English Fuggle hops add mild bitterness and earthy balance.The result is a well-rounded brown ale that highlights malt flavor without becoming heavy or overly bitter.
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit
This all-grain 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Brown Ale from scratch:
Briess 2-Row Base Malts
Briess Bonlander Munich 10L, Caramel 80L, Dingemans Special B, and Chocolate Malt
Fuggle (Bittering) Hop Packet
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)
Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system.
How the Brewing Process Works
Brewing your Brown Ale follows a classic English ale brewing process:
Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars.
Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
Boil: Add hops for mild bitterness and earthy balance.
Ferment: Ferment with English ale yeast until clean and fully attenuated.
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
This recipe allows the malt character to shine while keeping the beer smooth and approachable.
New to Liquid Yeast?
Liquid yeast can deliver excellent fermentation performance and a wider range of strain options, but it’s a living, perishable product that requires a little extra care.
Liquid yeast may arrive warm. Ice packs help reduce heat exposure but do not guarantee cold arrival.
Refrigerate it when received and plan to brew as soon as possible.
We recommend adding an insulated mailer + ice pack to liquid yeast orders.
During May–September, dry yeast is strongly recommended due to higher shipping temperatures.
Liquid yeast is final sale and cannot be replaced due to heat exposure during transit.
All-grain brewers with a mash system or all-grain brewing equipment
Fans of malt-forward beer styles
Homebrewers who enjoy classic English ales
Drinkers who prefer smooth beers with roasted malt flavor
A 5-gallon batch is perfect for sharing an easy-drinking dark beer, keeping a dependable classic on tap, or letting bottles condition to develop even smoother flavor.
Brown Ale Specs
Batch Size: 5 gallons
ABV: ~5.5%
Original Gravity: 1.057
Style: English-Style Brown Ale
Bitterness: Low
Color: Deep brown
Recommended Dry Yeast: American ale yeast (SafAle US-05)
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Brown Ale - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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What You'll Brew
Classic Brown Ale
A smooth, malt-forward ale with toasty caramel notes, light chocolate character, and a soft, balanced finish that makes it easy to enjoy pint after pint.
What's Inside the Brown Ale - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
This all-grain 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Brown Ale from scratch:
Briess 2-Row Base Malts
Briess Bonlander Munich 10L, Caramel 80L, Dingemans Special B, and Chocolate Malt
Fuggle (Bittering) Hop Packet
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)
Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system.
Make Your Next Batch with the Brown Ale Beer Recipe Kit
This kit lets you learn how malt selection shapes flavor while keeping the process simple and approachable. Brew a classic brown ale that highlights balance, drinkability, and traditional English-inspired character.
Easy Steps to Making Brown Ale Beer
Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite Brown Ale is more rewarding than ever with our Brown Ale 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, the process is straightforward and satisfying.
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Looking For Instructions?
Every all-grain kit comes with instructions to guide you through the brew day, fermentation and beyond. We provide recipe-specific tips tailored to your exact recipe, including mash temperature, fermentation timelines and more.
No. This is an ingredient-only 5-gallon recipe kit. Brewing equipment is not included, and this kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing setup.
Is this beer very dark or heavy?
Not at all. Brown ales are known for being smooth and easy to drink. This recipe delivers rich malt flavor with notes of caramel, toast, and a touch of chocolate, but finishes clean and approachable rather than heavy or roasty.
Is this beer sweet?
This brown ale has a gentle malt sweetness from the caramel and Munich malts, but it's well balanced and not cloying. The finish is clean with a subtle dryness that keeps it sessionable and satisfying.
How long does this beer take to brew?
Brew day takes about 4-5 hours. After that, fermentation takes around 2 weeks. Most brewers have this beer ready to drink in about 4 weeks from brew day to glass.
Is recipe this kit beginner-friendly?
This all-grain beer recipe kit is intended for advanced brewers with all-grain brewing equipment. If you're new to brewing, we recommend starting with one of our extract recipe kits, which are designed to be beginner-friendly and require less equipment.
Can I brew this year-round?
Absolutely. The Brown Ale All-Grain Recipe Kit is available year-round and is a great beer for any season. Its smooth, malt-forward character makes it perfect for cooler months, but it's easy-drinking enough to enjoy anytime.
Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract Brown Ale 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit
Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic Brown Ale flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.
