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!

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 Bragging Rights Braggart IPA. 

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 Bragging Rights Braggart IPA 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 Bragging Rights Braggart IPA 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 Bragging Rights Braggart IPA 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 Bragging Rights Braggart IPAover 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 Bragging Rights Braggart IPA, 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?

During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, ale was much stronger than it is now, similar to today's barley wines. It was often served in small glasses, as it had a high sediment content which made decanting necessary, and these glasses were well-suited to the high alcoholic content.