Bragging Rights Braggart IPA Beer Kit

Your Label Peelers Bragging Rights Braggart IPA 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.

Your Bragging Rights Braggart IPA Beer Kit makes a light golden-colored brew that dances on your palate with a pleasant malty sweetness, perfectly balanced by a unique hop character. This kit is your gateway to creating a Honey IPA that’s as refreshing as a summer breeze and as satisfying as a well-told tale.

With 5 lbs. of Light Malt Extract, you lay the foundation for a robust body, while 1 lb. of Munich Malt and 1 lb. of Caramel (20L) Malt add layers of complexity and depth. The star of the show, 1 lb. of Honey Malt, infuses your beer with a delicate honey flavor and aroma, complemented by the addition of 1 lb. of Clover Honey, which enhances the sweetness and rounds out the profile.

Your hop blend is where the magic truly happens. With 2 oz. of Cascade Hops, 1 oz. of Centennial Hops, and 1 oz. of Citra Hops, you’ll introduce intense citrus, floral, and tropical flavors that will make your taste buds sing. The finish is slightly sweet and highly refreshing, leaving you with a lingering desire for just one more sip.

To ensure your brew is as clear as your intentions, the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet works its wonders, while the American Ale Yeast package brings it all together, fermenting your creation into a masterpiece. With the Bragging Rights Braggart IPA Beer Kit, you’re not just making beer; you’re crafting a story worth sharing, one pint at a time.

• ABV: 6.4%
• IBU: 69
• SG: 1.065
• FG: 1.016
• SRM: 11

Ingredients    

• -5 lbs. of Light Malt Extract -1 lb. of Munich Malt
• -1 lb. of Caramel (20L) Malt -1 lb. of Honey Malt
• -2 oz. of Cascade Hops
• -1 oz. of Centennial Hops
• -1 oz. of Citra Hops
• -1 Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
• -1 pkg. of American Ale Yeast
• - 1 lb. Clover Honey

Hop Schedule  

-1 oz. of Cascade Hops at 60 minutes
-1 oz. of Centennial and 1 oz. Casacde Hops at 30 minutes
-1 oz. of Citra Hops at 10 minutes

Instructions 

-Begin by heating 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F
-Steep crushed grains in the heated water for 30 minutes.
-Remove the grains and stir in the dry malt extract. Stir until fully dissolved. (Do not add the honey at this point. Aromatic additions will lose their presense if cooked too long.) Bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
-Add 1 oz. of Cascade Hops and start your boil timer for 60 minutes.
-At 30 minutes remaining, add 1 oz. of Centennial and 1 oz. Cascade Hops.
- With 15 minutes remaining, add your yeast nutrient / Irish moss combo packet.
-At 10 minutes remaining, add 1 oz. of Citra Hops
-At 5 minutes remaining, turn off the heat source and add honey. Once dissolved, bring back up to a boil and finish the 60 minute boil.
-Terminate boil and cool to 70 degrees F. Top up to 5 gallons total volume with cool water.
-Pitch the American Ale Yeast. (Safale US-05)
-Ferment at 68-70°F for 10-14 days
-Transfer to a botttling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
-Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!