Basquiat's Brushstroke Light Amber Ale Beer Kit - Extract
Brand : Label Peelers
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- LP-Basquiats-Brushstroke-Light-Amber-Ale-E
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Your Basquiat’s Brushstroke Amber Ale Label Peelers Original Extract Beer Kit never sits on a shelf. Your grains are crushed to order. Your ingredients are packed fresh and you don't pay for a flashy box. It's all about providing you with the freshest ingredients for you to make your best beer.
Unleash your inner artist with Basquiat’s Brushstroke Light Amber Ale Beer Kit, a low-alcohol amber ale that strikes the perfect balance between boldness and subtlety. With an ABV of 3.8%, this beer offers a refreshing, flavorful experience without the heavy hit of alcohol. Ideal for anyone seeking a creative, yet easy-drinking brew, Basquiat's Brushstroke lets you savor every moment, whether you're enjoying it after a long day or sharing it with friends.
The flavor profile of this amber ale begins with a smooth caramel malt foundation, derived from the combination of Pale Dry Malt Extract and specialty grains such as Caramel Malt 40L, Biscuit Malt, and Victory Malt. These grains impart a deep, toasted malt character with a slight biscuity edge, giving you a satisfying and complex base.
The hops in this kit are where things get truly expressive. Cascade and Centennial hops work in harmony to create a vibrant citrusy and floral aroma, adding a lively zest to the overall experience. The Cascade hops, added at 60 minutes, 15 minutes, and 5 minutes, provide a layered hop bitterness that is noticeable but not overpowering, with notes of pine and grapefruit.
This amber ale’s smooth finish is balanced by a crisp, clean dryness, making it an excellent choice for any occasion. The slight sweetness from the malt backbone and the refreshing hop bitterness ensures that each sip is well-rounded and satisfying.
With an IBU of 25 and a final gravity of 1.010, the beer finishes light yet flavorful, giving you a refreshing experience that doesn’t linger too long. The SRM of 12 indicates a rich amber hue, making this brew as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Perfect for homebrewers looking to craft a flavorful, easy-drinking beer with a creative edge, Basquiat’s Brushstroke Light Amber Ale Beer Kit includes everything you need: Pale Dry Malt Extract, specialty grains, Cascade and Centennial hops, SafAle US-05 yeast, and priming sugar.
ABV: 3.8%
IBU: 25
Original Gravity (OG): 1.039
Final Gravity (FG): 1.010
SRM: 12
Disclaimer: All calculations are for approximation purposes only.
Extracts & Fermentables:
5 lbs Pale Dry Malt Extract
Specialty Grains:
1 lb Caramel Malt 40L
0.5 lb Biscuit Malt
0.5 lb Victory Malt
Hops:
1 oz Cascade Hops - 60 min
1 oz Centennial Hops - 15 min
1 oz Cascade Hops - 5 min
Yeast:
1 packet SafAle US-05 Yeast
Additives:
5 oz Priming Sugar
1 Muslin Bag
HOPS SCHEDULE
1 oz Cascade Hops at 60 minutes.
1 oz Centennial Hops at 15 minutes.
1 oz Cascade Hops at 5 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS
Steep Specialty Grains:
Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F.
Add Caramel Malt 40L, Biscuit Malt, and Victory Malt to a muslin bag and steep for 30 minutes.
Remove the muslin bag and allow it to drain into the kettle. Do not squeeze. Discard the grains.
Dissolve Extract:
Remove the kettle from heat and slowly stir in the Pale Dry Malt Extract, ensuring it fully dissolves.
Return the kettle to heat and bring the wort to a boil.
Boil & Hop Schedule:
Boil for 60 minutes, adding hops according to the schedule:
1 oz Cascade Hops at 60 minutes.
1 oz Centennial Hops at 15 minutes.
1 oz Cascade Hops at 5 minutes.
Cool and Transfer:
Use an immersion chiller or ice bath to cool the wort down to 68°F.
Pour or siphon the cooled wort into a sanitized fermenter.
Add enough clean, filtered water to bring the total volume up to 5 gallons.
Fermentation:
Pitch 1 packet of SafAle US-05 yeast into the fermenter.
Ferment at 68°F for 2 weeks or until final gravity is reached.
Packaging Options:
Priming for Bottling:
Dissolve 5 oz of priming sugar in 2 cups boiling water.
Cool the sugar solution, then add it to a sanitized bottling bucket.
Transfer beer to the bucket, mix evenly, and bottle.
Condition bottles at room temperature for 3-4 weeks before chilling and serving.
Kegging:
Transfer the beer into a sanitized keg.
Seal and purge oxygen by burping the keg with CO₂.
Set the CO₂ regulator to 12 PSI and store at 38°F for 2-3 weeks.
