Cozy Campfire Porter Beer Kit
Brand : Label Peelers
- SKU:
- LP-cozycampfire
- UPC:
- 766679224719
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Your Label Peelers Cozy Campfire Porter 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.
Imagine yourself sitting by a crackling campfire, the stars twinkling above, and a cool breeze rustling through the trees. Now, imagine capturing that cozy, heartwarming feeling in a glass. With the Cozy Campfire Porter beer kit, you can do just that. This kit is your ticket to brewing a dark brown beer that’s rich with smoky, chocolate, and caramel flavors, all derived from a carefully selected blend of grains.
You’ll start with 6 lbs. of Pilsen Dry Malt Extract, the backbone of your brew, providing a solid foundation of maltiness. Then, you’ll add 1 lb. of Cherry Wood Smoked Malt, which infuses your beer with a subtle, campfire-like smokiness. The 1 lb. of Caramel Munich 60L Malt brings a sweet, caramel complexity, while 8 oz. of Chocolate Malt and 4 oz. of Blackprinz Malt add layers of rich, dark chocolate and roasted flavors.
But it’s not just about the grains. The hops in this kit are like the spice in your favorite dish, adding depth and character. You’ll use 1 oz. of Chinook Hops, which contribute a spicy, piney aroma with hints of lavender and honey. Then, 1 oz. of East Kent Hops adds a touch of citrus, balancing the malt sweetness with a refreshing zest.
To ensure your brew is top-notch, the kit includes a Yeast Energizer and Irish Moss Combo Packet, which helps to clarify your beer and keep the yeast happy and active. Speaking of yeast, you’ll be using a packet of Dry Yeast (SafAle S-04), known for its reliability and ability to produce a clean, well-balanced beer.
Brewing with the Cozy Campfire Porter kit is like embarking on a flavorful adventure. Each step brings you closer to that perfect pint, where the smokey, chocolate, and caramel notes dance on your palate, and the hop aromas transport you to a serene forest setting. So, gather your brewing gear, light up your imagination, and get ready to create a beer that’s as comforting as a night by the campfire. Cheers to your next great brew!
- ABV: 5.84%
- IBU: 31
- SG: 1.059
- FG: 1.015
- SRM: 27
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INSTRUCTIONS
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 Cozy Campfire Porter.
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
SanitizerGood sanitation practices are absolutely fundamental to good beer making. Five Star San is the premier sanitizer you will need to make your Cozy Campfire Porter 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.
BottlesWhen your Cozy Campfire Porter 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.
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 PotsThe 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 Cozy Campfire Porter 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.
SiphonsAuto-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.
The fermenter pictured here is standard for a 5 gallon beer kit.
HosesMany 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 Cozy Campfire Porter over a few feet of unsanitary hose.
FunnelsPouring 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.
AirlocksIt 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.
Bungs and stoppers should also be periodically replaced. They can dry out and harbor bacteria.
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.
CapperWhen you bottle your Cozy Campfire Porter, 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
At the end of summer, bines of hops are harvested and separated. To reduce moisture content, the hops are then spread out on the upper floor of an oast house and heated by heating units on the lower floor. Once dried, they are compressed into bales by a baler.
