Hopfield Harvest Extra Bitter Beer Kit - Extract

Hopfield Harvest Extra Bitter English Style Ale Beer Kit - Extract has a balanced bitterness and malty backbone of an English-style Extra Special Bitter (ESB). This kit invites you to craft a brew that boasts toasty caramel notes and earthy hops, making it a timeless ale that is a flavorful delight. With 6 lbs of Briess Golden Light Dry Malt Extract, you lay the foundation for a rich, golden hue and a smooth malt character. The addition of 1 lb of Caramel/Crystal Malt 60L as a steeping grain enhances your brew with a deep, toasty caramel flavor, adding complexity and depth to every sip.

Your brewing experience is further enriched with 1 oz of East Kent Goldings Hops, which provide the essential bitterness that defines this style, while 1 oz of Fuggle Hops contributes a subtle, earthy flavor that complements the malt profile beautifully. To ensure clarity and a professional finish, you’ll use 1 tsp of Irish Moss, a natural clarifying agent. The 0.5 tsp of Yeast Energizer supports a healthy fermentation process, ensuring your brew reaches its full potential. Finally, the included packet of Safale S-04 Dry Ale Yeast is your reliable partner in achieving a clean, well-rounded fermentation, bringing all the flavors together in harmony.

With the Hopfield Harvest Extra Bitter Beer Kit, you have everything you need to create a classic ESB that is both satisfying and rewarding. Whether you're a seasoned brewer or just starting your brewing journey, this kit offers you the opportunity to craft a beer that is as enjoyable to make as it is to share.

6 lbs Briess Golden Light Dy Malt Extract
1 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt 60L (steeping grain)
1 oz East Kent Goldings Hops (Bittering)
1 oz Fuggle Hops (Flavor)
1 tsp Irish Moss
0.5 tsp Yeast Energizer
1 Packet Safale S-04 Dry Ale Yeast

Additives:

5 oz Priming Sugar
1 Muslin Bag

Steep Specialty Grains:
Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F.
Steep Caramel/Crystal Malt 60L for 20 minutes. Remove grains.

Boil the Wort:
Add 6 lbs Golden Light DME and 1 oz East Kent Goldings Hops. Boil for 60 minutes.
Add 1 tsp Irish Moss and 0.5 tsp Yeast Energizer with 15 minutes remaining.
Add 1 oz Fuggle Hops with 5 minutes remaining.

Chill and Ferment:
Cool wort to 68°F and top off to 5 gallons.
Pitch yeast and ferment at 68°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.