Texan Chipotle Amber Ale 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Texan Chipotle Amber Ale is a malt-driven amber ale layered with gentle spice and smoke. Caramel and toffee malt flavors form the base, supported by biscuit-like bread notes and subtle dark fruit character.

A whole chipotle morita pepper adds restrained smoky heat, while Willamette and Cascade hops provide balance with herbal and light citrus notes, keeping the beer flavorful without overwhelming spice.

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Texan Chipotle Amber Ale at home:

• 6.25 lb Pilsen Dry Malt Extract
• Cascade (Bittering) Hop Packet
• Willamette (Flavor) Hop Packet
• Caramel 40L, Victory, and Caramel 80L Steeping Grains
• 5 Whole Chipotle Morita Peppers
• 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 Texan Chipotle Amber Ale follows a classic spiced ale brewing process:

• Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add hops according to the recipe
• Ferment: Ferment with American ale yeast until clean and fully attenuated
• Optional Step: Add chipotle peppers during fermentation to control heat and smokiness
• Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

Adjusting pepper contact time allows brewers to fine-tune spice intensity while preserving the beer’s malt-forward balance.

This recipe kit is ideal for:

• Brewers with 5-gallon brewing equipment
• Fans of spiced and smoked beers
• Homebrewers interested in experimenting with peppers
• Drinkers who enjoy bold flavor with controlled heat

Because it’s brewed in larger volume, this kit allows you to dial in spice levels and share a unique, conversation-starting beer.

• Batch Size: 5 gallons
• ABV: ~6.3%
• Style: Spiced Amber Ale
• Bitterness: Moderate
• Color: Deep amber
• Yeast: American ale yeast