STORY

Overview: Running With The Dev-Ale is a bold, balanced ale brewed with Oktoberfest Lager Brewing Extract, Pale DME, Robust LME, Crystal 40, Red Wheat, Amarillo hops, Centennial hops, Saaz hops, and S-33 yeast. It delivers dark malt character, citrus hop notes, subtle spice, wheat body, and a smooth 6.3% finish.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a balanced dark ale with rich malt flavor, caramel-like depth, smooth wheat body, citrusy hop character from Amarillo and Centennial, subtle herbal-spicy notes from Saaz, and a clean, smooth finish.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Hop Schedule Note: This recipe uses two mixed hop sacks. Each hop sack gets 1 packet Amarillo, 1 packet Centennial, and 1 packet Saaz. One hop sack is boiled for 30 minutes, and the second hop sack is added at flameout before the brewing extract is mixed in.

DME Note: Add the Pale DME slowly while stirring. Some clumps are okay and will break down during fermentation.

Yeast Note: Use the included S-33 yeast for this recipe. Do not use the yeast packet from under the Brewing Extract lid.

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 Can Oktoberfest Lager Brewing Extract (HME)
• 1 Packet Pale DME
• 1 Packet Robust LME
• 1 Packet Crystal 40
• 1 Packet Red Wheat
• 2 Packets Amarillo Hops
• 2 Packets Centennial Hops
• 2 Packets Saaz Hops
• 3 Muslin Hop Sacks
• 1 Packet S-33
• 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Eddie Van Halen

Dark balanced ales

Malt-forward beers with hop character

Creative, no-rules homebrew recipes

BREW SPECS

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 60–90 minutes

Fermentation: 2 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 2–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 5–7 weeks total

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is for brewers who want something bold, dark, balanced, and a little rebellious. The malt bill brings depth and body, while Amarillo, Centennial, and Saaz create a layered hop profile that keeps the beer lively without pushing bitterness too high.