Stef’s Olive Beer - Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer - 2011 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 2.5 Gallons (9.46 L)

    2.125 lb (0.96 kg) wheat malt
    1.875 lb (0.85 kg) pils malt
    7.0 oz chopped green olives (in secondary)
    0.5 oz (14 g) Celia pellet hops, 2.8% a.a. (60 min)
    Wyeast No. 1056 Chico ale yeast
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.041
    Final Gravity: 1.009
    ABV: 4.20%
    IBU: 12
    SRM: 2.8
 

Directions

    Mash at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes. Drain chopped olives of salt brine before adding to secondary. Do not add the brine itself! This will result in an extremely oily mouthfeel with an overwhelming saltiness.
    Primary fermentation for 1-2 weeks.
    Secondary fermentation for 7-10 days with chopped olives.
    Forced CO2 to carbonate.