17 White Russian Homebrew Recipe Taste The Magic Today!

Ingredients and Equipment

To make 5 gallons of White Russian homebrew, you will need the following ingredients and equipment:

Ingredients:

• 8 lbs of pale malt extract
• 1 lb of crystal malt
• 1 lb of carapils malt
• 1 lb of flaked oats
• 1 lb of lactose
• 1 lb of corn sugar
• 1 oz of Northern Brewer hops
• 1 oz of Willamette hops
• 1 packet of American ale yeast
• 4 oz of vodka
• 4 oz of Kahlua

Equipment:

• Large stockpot (at least 5 gallons)
• Mash tun or steeping bag
• Thermometer
• Strainer
• Fermentation vessel (6.5-gallon carboy or bucket)
• Airlock and bung
• Bottling bucket
• Bottles and caps
• Bottling wand
• Hydrometer

Brewing Process

Now that we have all our ingredients and equipment ready, it's time to start brewing our White Russian. Follow these steps for a successful batch:

Step 1: Mashing

Start by heating 3 gallons of water in your stockpot to 160°F. If using a mash tun, add the crystal malt, carapils malt, and flaked oats to the mash tun and pour the hot water over it. If using a steeping bag, place the grains in the bag and dip it in the water for 30 minutes. This process extracts the fermentable sugars from the grains, giving your White Russian its sweet flavor. After 30 minutes, remove the grains and strain out any remaining liquid.

Step 2: Boiling

Next, bring the wort (the liquid extracted from the grains) to a boil and add the malt extract and corn sugar. Stir continuously to prevent any scorching. This will add the necessary fermentable sugars and color to your brew. Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, add 1 oz of Northern Brewer hops and let it boil for 60 minutes.

Step 3: Fermentation

After boiling, cool the wort to room temperature and pour it into your fermentation vessel. Add the American ale yeast and let it ferment for 2 weeks. During this time, the yeast will convert the sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, creating the desired alcohol content and carbonation.

Step 4: Secondary Fermentation

Once fermentation is complete, transfer the beer to a secondary fermentation vessel for another week. This will help clarify the beer and improve its flavor.

Step 5: Bottling

After the secondary fermentation, it's time to add the finishing touches to your White Russian. Mix 4 oz of vodka and 4 oz of Kahlua in a separate container and add it to the beer in the bottling bucket. This will give your brew the creamy and boozy taste of a traditional White Russian cocktail. Then, bottle the beer and let it carbonate for another week.

Enjoy Your Homemade White Russian!

Congratulations, you have successfully brewed your own White Russian! After the final week of carbonation, your beer is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it chilled in a chilled glass for the best experience. This creamy and indulgent beer is perfect for sipping on a cozy night in or sharing with friends. So go ahead and raise a glass to your brewing skills and enjoy your homemade White Russian!