Sláinte Irish Red Ale 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Sláinte Irish Red Ale is a hoppy Irish Red Ale brewed with multiple additions of Simcoe and Amarillo hops for citrusy, piney, and floral hop character. A distinctive grain bill creates a rich copper color, smooth body, and foamy head, with subtle notes of coffee roast, biscuit, and dry malt balance.

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Sláinte Irish Red Ale at home:

• 6.25 lb dry malt extract
• Simcoe hops (bittering)
• Amarillo hops (flavor)
• Simcoe & Amarillo hops (flameout & hopstand)
• Amarillo hops (dry hop)
• 2 lb specialty grains (Caramunich I, Caramel 60L, flaked oats, roasted barley)
• Grain steeping bag
• 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 brewing setup.

Brewing Sláinte Irish Red Ale follows a hop-forward ale process designed to balance malt richness with bright hop aroma:

• Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add hops throughout the boil
• Ferment: Ferment with English ale yeast until complete and stable
• Dry Hop: Add hops during fermentation as instructed for aroma
• Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

Careful hop timing helps deliver bold flavor without overpowering the malt backbone.

This recipe kit is ideal for:

• Brewers with 5-gallon brewing equipment
• Fans of hoppy red ales and Irish-style beers
• Homebrewers who enjoy dry hopping and hop-forward styles
• Drinkers who prefer balanced malt character with citrus hop aroma

Because it’s brewed in a larger batch, this kit is perfect for seasonal celebrations, sharing on St. Patrick’s Day, or keeping a festive tap option ready.

• Batch Size: 5 gallons
• ABV: ~6%
• Style: Hoppy Irish Red Ale
• Bitterness: Moderate to moderately high
• Color: Copper red
• Yeast: English ale yeast