Black Forest Stout Beer Kit - Extract

Your Black Forest Stout Beer Kit - Extract makes a rich, full-bodied stout that boasts deep flavors of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and subtle hints of dark fruit. This kit is perfect for those chilly evenings when you want to savor a brew that warms the soul. With 6 lbs of Dark Dry Malt Extract (DME) as its foundation, this stout offers a robust malt backbone that supports its complex flavor profile. The inclusion of 1 lb of Roasted Barley and 0.75 lb of Chocolate Malt enhances the beer's deep, roasted character, delivering those delightful notes of dark chocolate and coffee that you crave.

To add a touch of sweetness and depth, 0.5 lb of Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L is incorporated, which complements the subtle dark fruit undertones. The 0.25 lb of Black Patent Malt contributes to the stout's rich color and adds a hint of bitterness that balances the overall sweetness. The hop profile is carefully crafted with 1 oz of Northern Brewer Hops for a 60-minute boil, providing a clean bitterness, while 1 oz of Fuggle Hops added at the 15-minute mark imparts a mild, earthy aroma that rounds out the flavor experience.

Fermentation is a breeze with the included SAFALE S-04 DRY ALE YEAST, which ensures a smooth and consistent brewing process. This yeast strain is known for its ability to highlight the malt characteristics, making it the perfect choice for your Black Forest Stout. Whether you're a seasoned homebrewer or just starting your brewing journey, this kit offers you the opportunity to create a stout that is both satisfying and memorable. Embrace the art of brewing with the Black Forest Stout Beer Kit and enjoy the fruits of your labor with every sip.

Extracts:
6 lbs Dark Dry Malt Extract (DME)

Specialty Grains:
1 lb Roasted Barley
0.75 lb Chocolate Malt
0.5 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L
0.25 lb Black Patent Malt

Hops:
1 oz Northern Brewer Hops (60 min)
1 oz Fuggle Hops (15 min)

Yeast:
1 packet SAFALE S-04 DRY ALE YEAST 11.5 GRAMS

Additives:

5 oz Priming Sugar
1 Muslin Bag

Prepare Equipment:
Sanitize all brewing equipment thoroughly.

Steep Specialty Grains:
Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F.
Add crushed Roasted Barley, Chocolate Malt, Caramel/Crystal Malt, and Black Patent Malt to a mesh bag.
Steep for 20 minutes, then remove the bag and let it drain into the pot.

Dissolve Malt Extract:
Remove the pot from heat and stir in 6 lbs of Dark DME until fully dissolved.
Return the pot to heat and bring to a boil.

Boil:
Add hops at the following times:
1 oz Northern Brewer at 60 minutes (bittering).
1 oz Fuggle at 15 minutes (flavor).
Boil for a total of 60 minutes.

Cool and Transfer:
Cool the wort rapidly to 68°F using an immersion or counterflow chiller.
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter and top off with cold water to exactly 5 gallons.

Fermentation:
Pitch the yeast into the fermenter.
Ferment at 65°F for 10–14 days.

Packaging Options:

Priming for Bottling:

Dissolve 5 oz of priming sugar in 2 cups boiling water and let it cool.
Transfer the beer from the fermenter into a sanitized bottling bucket, leaving behind sediment.
Stir in the priming sugar solution gently, without aerating the beer.
Bottle the beer using sanitized bottles and cap them securely.
Store bottles at room temperature for 2-3 weeks for carbonation.

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 before serving.