White House Honey Ale - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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Brew the historic White House amber ale recipe at home, featuring biscuity caramel malt sweetness and earthy, floral English hop character.
Makes 5 gallons of White House Honey Ale
All-grain recipe designed for brewers with an all-grain system
Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
Amber ale style inspired by the historic White House homebrew recipe
Driest of the four, honey as aroma
Honey ferments almost completely away, so the optional pound lifts the alcohol and dries the beer rather than sweetening it. US-05 leaves less behind than anything else here, so the honey reads as aroma over a crisp, clean finish.
Ferment at 64-79°F
Attenuation 78-82%
Flocculation Medium
Clean and neutral
Malt and honey, nothing else
This is a simple recipe by design, and Flagship keeps it that way, adding nothing while the Goldings, Fuggle and Crystal malt do the work. It finishes with a fuller body than US-05, which gives the honey something to sit on. It clears slowly.
Ferment at 60-72°F
Attenuation 73-77%
Flocculation Low-Medium
Extremely clean
Fullest and maltiest, crystal clear
This leaves the most malt of the four, so the beer finishes rich and properly malty, and the honey character sits on a much sweeter base. Very high flocculation gives you a brilliantly clear glass. A warm rest at the end helps it finish all the way.
Ferment at 65-68°F
Attenuation 63-70%
Flocculation Very High
Sweet, malty, very clear
Malty, and closer to an English bitter
1968 leaves real malt sweetness behind, which turns the recipe into something nearer a bitter with honey than a light American ale. It drops bright fast, so the beer looks the part early. It appreciates a diacetyl rest before packaging.
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
White House Honey Ale is a smooth, malt-forward amber ale inspired by the historic White House homebrew recipe. A blend of Munich and caramel malts creates rich biscuity sweetness and a warm amber color, while East Kent Golding hops deliver balanced bitterness and Fuggle hops add earthy, floral aroma. The finish is clean and malty with a smooth, approachable character. This is a classic English-style amber ale with depth, tradition, and real malt complexity.
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit
This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew White House Honey Ale at home:
Briess 2-Row Base Malt
Briess Caramel 60L Malt
Briess Caramel 20L Malt
East Kent Golding Hops (bittering)
Fuggle Hops (aroma)
Your choice of dry yeast or liquid yeast
Step-by-step brewing instructions
Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.
How the Brewing Process Works
Brewing your White House Honey Ale follows a straightforward process designed to keep the beer clean and balanced:
Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars with a balanced mash profile for a smooth, medium body.
Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
Boil: Add East Kent Golding hops for balanced bittering and Fuggle hops for earthy, floral aroma.
Ferment: Ferment with American ale yeast until clean and fully attenuated for a smooth, malty finish.
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks from brew day to glass.
This all-grain White House Honey Ale delivers rich malt character, balanced English hop bitterness, and a smooth, historically inspired amber ale with real depth."
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, English-style amber ales
Brewers who enjoy smooth, biscuity beers with earthy hop character
Those who appreciate historically inspired homebrew recipes
This batch is perfect for sharing at gatherings, pouring a smooth amber ale on tap, or enjoying a piece of brewing history with every sip.
White House Honey Ale Specs
Batch Size: 5 gallons
ABV: ~5.4% (before honey addition)
Original Gravity: 1.056
Style: American Honey Ale
Bitterness: Low
Color: Golden Amber
Recommended Dry: American ale yeast (SafAle US-05)
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White House Honey Ale - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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What You'll Brew
White House Honey Ale (American Honey Ale)
A clean, smooth honey ale with gentle malt character and a subtle floral sweetness from real honey. Light-bodied and easy-drinking, this beer balances honey aroma with a crisp finish for a refined, sessionable experience inspired by the original White House recipe.
What's Inside the White House Honey Ale - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew White House Honey Ale at home:
Briess 2-Row Base Malt
Briess Caramel 60L Malt
Briess Caramel 20L Malt
East Kent Golding Hops (bittering)
Fuggle Hops (aroma)
Your choice of dry yeast or liquid yeast
Step-by-step brewing instructions
Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.
Make Your Next Batch with the White House Honey Ale Beer Recipe Kit
Brewing your own White House Honey Ale brings history and craftsmanship together in one small-batch experience. This kit transforms your kitchen into a personal brewery, giving you hands-on control over fermentation while allowing you to customize flavor by choosing your favorite honey. No prior brewing experience is required.
Easy Steps to Making White House Honey Ale Beer
Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite White House Honey Ale is more rewarding than ever with our White House Honey 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.
Does this White House Honey Ale 5 Gallon kit include brewing equipment?
No. This is an ingredient-only recipe kit. You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing setup including a mash tun, brew kettle, and fermentation equipment.
Is honey included in this kit?
This kit focuses on the malt and hop components of the historic recipe. You can optionally add your own honey during fermentation to boost flavor and ABV, following the original White House recipe tradition.
Is this beer sweet?
The caramel malts provide a pleasant biscuity sweetness and toffee depth, but the moderate bitterness from English hops keeps the finish clean and balanced. The beer is malt-forward without being overly sweet.
How long does this beer take to brew?
A: Brew day takes about 4-5 hours for mashing, sparging, boiling, and cooling. Fermentation takes about 2 weeks, and the beer is ready to drink in about 4 weeks total.
Is this kit beginner-friendly?
This kit is intended for experienced brewers with all-grain equipment. If you are new to brewing, we recommend starting with our extract-based White House Honey Ale Beer Recipe Kit, which uses a simpler steep-and-boil process.
Can I brew this year-round?
Yes. This White House Honey Ale recipe is available year-round. Its smooth, malty character makes it a great all-season amber ale that pairs well with barbecue, roasted meats, and autumn gatherings.
Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract White House Honey Ale 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit
Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic White House Honey Ale flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.
