Easy Goin American Pale Ale Beer Kit - Extract
Brand : Label Peelers
- SKU:
- LP-Easy-Goin-APA-E
- UPC:
- 810194951862
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Your Easy Goin American Pale Ale - Extract Kit Original 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.
Create your own refreshing American Pale Ale with the Easy Goin American Pale Ale - Extract Kit. Your beer kit offers a balanced and approachable flavor profile that will appeal to both beginner and seasoned homebrewers alike. The combination of quality ingredients ensures a satisfying brew without being overly complicated.
This American Pale Ale features a smooth, balanced malt character with subtle sweetness derived from the 6 lbs of Briess Golden Light Dry Malt Extract (DME). The DME provides the perfect foundation, delivering a clean malt profile that's both crisp and refreshing. The 1 lb of Caramel/Crystal Malt 20L adds a touch of light caramel and a mild sweetness, giving the beer depth without overpowering the overall flavor. The maltiness pairs seamlessly with the hops, creating a beer that’s flavorful yet not overwhelming.
The Cascade hops are the star of this beer's hop profile. The 1.0 oz of Cascade Hops (Bittering) included for the boil provides just enough bitterness to balance out the sweetness of the malt, offering a clean, slightly resinous finish. The 1.0 oz of Cascade Hops (Aroma) added later in the brewing process brings out delightful citrus and floral notes, adding complexity to the flavor profile without dominating the brew.
The Fermentis US-05 American Ale Yeast brings out the best of the malt and hops, delivering a clean fermentation with subtle fruity esters. This yeast works to create a crisp, smooth finish that's perfect for an easy-drinking, everyday pale ale.
Your Easy Goin American Pale Ale - Extract Kit is designed to simplify your brewing experience without compromising on quality. The ingredients are carefully selected to ensure you can enjoy a well-balanced pale ale with just the right mix of malt sweetness and hop bitterness. Whether you're new to brewing or experienced, this kit is perfect for creating a beer that delivers both satisfaction and consistency.
ABV: 5.4% - 5.8%
IBU: 27
Original Gravity (OG): 1.052 - 1.058
Final Gravity (FG): 1.011 - 1.014
SRM: 7
- 6 lbs Briess Golden Light Dry Malt Extract (DME)
Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
- 1 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt 20L
Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz Cascade Hops (Bittering)
- 1 oz Cascade Hops (Aroma)
Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 packet Fermentis US-05 American Ale Yeast
- 5 oz. Priming Sugar
- Muslin Bag
- Yeast Energizer/Irish Moss Combo Packet
HOPS SCHEDULE
1.0 oz Cascade Hops and boil for 60 minutes.
1.0 oz Cascade Hops at flameout.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 150°F.
2. Remove from heat and place grains in a grain bag and steep in the hot water for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the grain bag, sparge (rinse) with warm water into the wort, and discard.
4. Add the malt extracts and lactose to the wort and stir until fully dissolved.
5. Bring the wort to a boil.
6. Add the hops according to the hop schedule.
7. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. With 15 minutes left in the boil, add Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
9. Once boil is complete, cool the wort to 70°F. An immersion chiller or ice bath works well for this.
10. Transfer to a sanitized fermenter and top up to 5 gallons with clean, filtered water.
11. Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter.
12. Ferment at 68-70°F for 10-14 days (or until fermentation is complete).
13. Transfer to a sanitized bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. of priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
14. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!
