Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free Beer Kit

Description

elf drinking a beer Your Label Peelers Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free 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.

Get ready to deck the halls and fill your glass with the Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free Beer Kit! This festive brew is your ticket to a holiday season filled with cheer and flavor, all while being kind to your gluten-free lifestyle. Imagine a Christmas Ale that not only packs a punch but also dances on your palate with the delightful notes of honey and Belgian Candi Sugar. The spice pack is the star atop this Christmas tree, rounding out the brew with all your favorite holiday flavors.

Your brewing journey begins with 6.6 lbs. of Sorghum Extract, the gluten-free backbone of this ale. Add to that 1 lb. of Dark Belgian Candi Sugar and 2 lbs. of Brewers Best Honey, and you’ve got a sweet, rich base that’s ready to be transformed. The hops are where the magic starts to happen: 1 oz of Magnum Hops for a sturdy bitterness and 2 oz of Cascade Hops for a citrusy, floral finish.

But what’s a Christmas Ale without a little spice? This kit includes a Yeast Energizer and Irish Moss Combo Packet to keep your brew clear and lively, and a packet of Fermentis Safale US-05 Dry Yeast to get the fermentation party started. Then comes the holiday cheer: 1 oz of Sweet Orange Peel, 1 oz of Cinnamon Sticks, .5 oz of Ginger Root, 1 tsp of Cardamom Seeds, and 2 tsp of All Spice. These spices meld together to create a symphony of flavors that will make your taste buds sing carols.

So, grab your brewing gear and get ready to create a Christmas Ale that’s as festive as a holiday feast and as comforting as a cozy winter night. The Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free Beer Kit is your perfect companion for a season of brewing joy and gluten-free indulgence. Cheers to a merry and bright brewing experience!

ABV: 7% - 8.2%

IBU: 34

SG: 1.068

FG: 1.012

SRM: 27

Ingredients

- 6.6 lbs. Sorghum Extract

- 1 lb. Dark Belgian Candi Sugar

- 2 lb. Brewers Best Honey

- 1 oz Magnum Hops

- 2 oz. Cascade Hops

- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet

- 1 Packet Dry Yeast (Fermentis Safale US-05)

- 1 oz Sweet Orange Peel

- 1 oz Cinnamon Sticks

- .5 oz. Ginger Root

- 1 tsp Cardamom Seeds

- 2 tsp All Spice

Hop Schedule

- 60 minutes: 1 oz. Magnum Hops (Bittering)

- 60 minutes: 1 oz. Cascade Hops (Bittering)

- 10 minutes: 1 oz. Cascade Hops (Aroma)

Instructions

1. Start by bringing 3 gallons of water to 155°F and turn off heat.

2. One the flame is off, mix in your fermentables until fully dissolved. Once dissolved return to heat.

3. Once your wort is up to a boil, set a one hour timer and follow the hop schedule listed above.

4. With 15 minutes remaining, add your Irish Moss / yeast nutrient pack as well as your spice pack inside of the provided grain bag.

5. Once your 60 minutes is up, remove from heat and chill your wort to fermentation tempuratures.

6. Top up to 5 gallons with cool water and pitch yeast.

7. Allow to ferment at approximately 68°F for 2 weeks or until fermentation is complete.

8. Now you can bottle or keg by mixing in 5 oz. of priming sugar and allow two weeks to condition. Enjoy!

OTHER PRODUCTS YOU MIGHT NEED

Beer Making Equipment Kits

If you are making a beer kit for the first time, an equipment kit is a great and low-stress way to get all the equipment you need to make your Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free.

This Brewer's Best Equipment Kit is top of the line and comes complete for a beginner brewer.

Equipment kit includes:
6.5 Gallon "Ale Pail" Primary Fermenter with Grommeted Lid
6.5 Gallon "Ale Pail" Bottling Bucket with Spigot
Easy Clean No-Rinse Cleanser
Auto-Siphon
5 Gallon Glass Carboy
Plastic Paddle
Carboy Brush
Hydrometer
Liquid Crystal Thermometer
Bottle Brush
Black Beauty Capper
Econolock
Drilled Bung
Lab Thermometer
Bottle Filler
Siphon Hose with Shut-off Clamp
IO-Star
20 qt. Brew Pot
Equipment Instructions

Sanitizer and Spray Bottle

Good sanitation practices are absolutely fundamental to good beer making. Five Star San is the premier sanitizer you will need to make your Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free beer kit. A great practice for extra protection is to have a spray bottle filled with sanitizing solution so you can re-sanitize everything that touches or goes near your beer. Sanitation is much more difficult with beer than wine because beer has a higher pH. Wine's high acidity makes bacterial infection less likely but with beer, one small mishap can cost you your batch.

Bottles

When your Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free is done, you will need bottles. This standard 12 ounce bottle is a good choice. You will need 54 for a 5 gallon batch. Bottles do not come with caps.

Carboys

The 5 gallon carboy pictured here is the standard size for any beer kit. If you have never worked with a carboy, it is important to know they should not be moved full without a carboy handle or a carrier.

Brew Pots

The pot pictured is an 8 gallon pot that is perfect for any beer kit or a standard 5 gallon batch.

Wort Chillers and Thermometers

Wort Chillers and Thermometers are long term investments. It is important to chill your Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free wort quickly. The quicker you chill it the stronger the cold break will be. You also need a good thermometer that reads fast temperature fluctuations.

Siphons

Auto-siphons are a great luxury item to have in your brew equipment. Once you have one you will never go without it again. Don't forget to use a heavy duty sanitizer to clean it since you don't want to replace it as often as hoses. A good sanitizer for that job is Five Star San.

Fermenters

The fermenter pictured here is standard for a 5 gallon beer kit.

Hoses

Many people reuse their hoses for far too long. Replacing your hoses often or even using as single use items is highly recommended with beer making. Hoses are very hard to clean and beer is very susceptible to bacterial infection. You do not want to risk losing your Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free over a few feet of unsanitary hose.

Funnels

Pouring your wort into a carboy can be tricky. Use a big funnel made just for the job. They even have different mesh screens to remove particles.

Airlocks

It is recommended to replace airlocks often. Because they never physically touch the beer, the sanitation risk is too often overlooked. Bacteria can spread without physical contact in a closed environment and plastic stubbornly harbors bacteria.

Stoppers and Bungs

Bungs and stoppers should also be periodically replaced. They can dry out and harbor bacteria.

Carboy Brush

Keeping your carboy clean before and after use is key to avoid bacterial infection in your beer. A carboy brush is a great tool to get into those nooks and crannies.

Stainless Steel Carboy and Bottle Washer

Stainless Steel Carboy and Bottle Washer is a convenient way of cleaning your bottles and/or carboys. This high quality tool will come in handy. Hooks up straight to your faucet with the bottle washer adapter (#4804) and puts out plenty of pressure to clean those stubborn stains from beer bottles that have been sitting around.

Capper

When you bottle your Exclusion Christmas Ale Gluten Free, you will need to cap your bottles. This capper is inexpensive, easy to use and does not require attaching to a counter. It has a magnet to hold the cap in place.

DID YOU KNOW?

93% of the weight of beer is the water!