Orchard Pale Ale Beer Kit - Extract
Brand : Label Peelers
- SKU:
- LP-Orchard-Pale-Ale-E
- UPC:
- 10766679225249
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Your Label Peelers Orchard Pale Ale 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.
The Orchard Pale Ale Beer Kit - Extract makes a beer that marries the crispness of a classic pale ale with a subtle fruitiness, reminiscent of a blooming orchard. As you embark on this brewing journey, you'll discover how the carefully selected ingredients come together to create a refreshing and balanced flavor profile. The foundation of your brew begins with 6 lbs of Pale Dry Malt Extract, providing a solid base that supports the nuanced flavors to come. Specialty grains like 1 lb of Munich Malt and 0.5 lb of Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L add depth and a touch of sweetness, enhancing the overall complexity of your ale.
Your hop profile is where the magic truly happens. With 1 oz of Magnum Hops added at the 60-minute mark, you'll introduce a clean bitterness that sets the stage for the citrus and floral notes to shine. As you continue, 1 oz of Cascade Hops at 15 minutes infuses your brew with a refreshing bite, while 1 oz of Citra Hops at the 5-minute mark imparts those delightful hints of citrus that dance on your palate. The result is a harmonious blend that captures the essence of an orchard in full bloom.
To bring it all together, you'll use 1 packet of Safale US-05 Ale Yeast, known for its clean and crisp fermentation characteristics. This yeast ensures that your Orchard Pale Ale maintains its refreshing qualities while allowing the subtle fruitiness and hop aromas to take center stage. As you craft your own Orchard Pale Ale, you'll appreciate the balance and complexity that each ingredient contributes, making every sip a testament to your brewing skills.
ABV: 4.4%
IBU: 20
Original Gravity (OG): 1.040
Final Gravity (FG): 1.008
SRM: 4
Disclaimer: All calculations are for approximation purposes only.
Extracts:
6 lbs Pale Dry Malt Extract (DME)
Specialty Grains:
1 lb Munich Malt
0.5 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L
Hops:
1 oz Magnum Hops (60 min)
1 oz Cascade Hops (15 min)
1 oz Citra Hops (5 min)
Yeast:
1 packet Safale US-05 Ale Yeast
Additives:
5 oz Priming Sugar
1 Muslin Bag
HOPS SCHEDULE
1 oz Magnum Hops (60 min)
1 oz Cascade Hops (15 min)
1 oz Citra Hops (5 min)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare Equipment:
- Sanitize all brewing equipment thoroughly.
- Steep Specialty Grains:
- Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F.
- Add Munich Malt and Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L 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 Pale DME until fully dissolved.
- Return the pot to heat and bring to a boil.
- Boil:
- Add hops at the specified times:
- 0.5 oz Magnum at 60 minutes (bittering).
- 1 oz Cascade at 15 minutes (flavor).
- 1 oz Citra at 5 minutes (aroma).
- 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 Safale US-05 yeast into the fermenter.
- Ferment at 68°F for 7–10 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.
