Midnight Snack Porter Beer Kit

Your Label Peelers Midnight Snack 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.

Midnight Snack Porter Beer Kit is your ticket to crafting a robust and richly flavored dark ale that dances on your palate with deep notes of chocolate and coffee, all wrapped in a subtle hint of smokiness. Imagine the satisfaction of sipping a smooth, velvety porter on a cool evening, knowing you brewed it yourself. This kit is designed for you to create a beer that’s as comforting as a late-night treat, with every sip offering a delightful journey through layers of flavor.

Your brewing adventure begins with 3.3 lbs of Dark Liquid Malt Extract (LME) and 2 lbs of Pale Dry Malt Extract (DME), forming the hearty backbone of this porter. These extracts lay the foundation for a rich, full-bodied beer that’s both satisfying and complex. As you dive deeper into the process, you’ll steep 1 lb of Chocolate Malt, which infuses the brew with its signature chocolatey essence, while 0.5 lb of Black Patent Malt adds depth and a touch of roasted character. The 0.5 lb of Caramel Malt - 80L rounds out the malt profile, contributing a subtle sweetness that balances the robust flavors. 

To elevate your Midnight Snack Porter, you’ll introduce 1 oz of Fuggle Hops during a 60-minute boil. This classic hop variety imparts a gentle bitterness that complements the malt’s richness without overpowering it, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors. Finally, the magic of fermentation is brought to life with a packet of Safale S-04 Ale Yeast, which works diligently to transform your carefully selected ingredients into a smooth, velvety porter.

With the Midnight Snack Porter Beer Kit, you’re not just brewing beer; you’re crafting an experience. Each step of the process is an opportunity for you to connect with the art of brewing, resulting in a porter that’s perfect for those moments when you want to unwind and savor something truly special. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let the Midnight Snack Porter Beer Kit guide you to a deliciously rewarding brew.

INSTRUCTIONS

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 Midnight Snack 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

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 Midnight Snack 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. 

Bottles

When your Midnight Snack 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.

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 Midnight Snack 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.  

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  Midnight Snack Porter 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 Midnight Snack 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.