The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Ryeway to Heaven

Revolution Brewing · Rye Beer · 15.8% ABV, from the approved label. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the label discloses

StyleRye Beerfrom the label
ABV15.8%from the label
Readsbarrel-agedfrom the label
ArchetypeClean Ale base (specialty frame)style inference

The starting point

OG1.156
FG1.036
ABV15.8%
IBU—
SRM~6

Grain bill style inference

27 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt92%
2.25 lbCrystal 40L8%

Hops style inference

The label doesn't name varieties — these are the archetype's, and the real beer may use anything.

1.5 ozMagnum60 min

Yeast & process style inference

YeastAmerican ale (US-05 / WLP001)
MashSingle infusion · 152°F (67°C) · 60 min
Ferment66°F (19°C) for 10–14 days
  • Barrel-aged on the label: at homebrew scale, oak cubes soaked in the matching spirit (1–2 oz for 4–8 weeks) stand in for the barrel.