Rye IPA 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

The Rye IPA is a hop-forward IPA with added complexity from rye malt. Tangy, slightly spicy rye notes create a dry backbone that enhances hop bitterness and aroma rather than competing with it.

A blend of citrus-forward hop varieties delivers bright notes of grapefruit, orange, and pine, resulting in a bold yet balanced IPA with a distinctive rye-driven character.

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Rye IPA at home:

• Pilsen dry malt extract
• Chinook & Cascade hops (bittering)
• Amarillo, Citra & Chinook hops (aroma / whirlpool)
• Amarillo, Citra & Chinook hops (dry hop)
• Specialty grains, including Carolina Rye, Munich Rye, Caramel Crystal 80L, Vienna malt, and Chocolate malt
• 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 your Rye IPA highlights how specialty grains and hop timing shape bold beer styles:

• Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add hops according to schedule
• Ferment: Ferment with ale yeast until clean and stable
• Dry Hop: Add hops during fermentation for enhanced aroma
• Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

Rye malt contributes a subtle spice and dryness that balances the beer’s hop-forward profile.

This recipe kit is ideal for:

• Brewers with 5-gallon brewing equipment
• Fans of hop-forward and rye-accented IPAs
• Homebrewers looking to explore specialty grains
• Drinkers who prefer bold bitterness with a dry finish

Because it’s brewed in larger volume, it’s well suited for sharing, cellaring, and hop-forward beer fans.

• Batch Size: 5 gallons
• ABV: ~6.2%
• Style: Rye IPA
• Bitterness: Moderate to high
• Color: Golden amber
• Yeast: Ale yeast