Rollin' Hills Terpene Saison Beer Kit

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Your Label Peelers Harvest Champagne Saison 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.

On a sun-drenched autumn afternoon, surrounded by the golden hues of the harvest season, there's nothing quite like raising a champagne flute filled with a crisp, effervescent brew that captures the essence of this bountiful time of year. Welcome to the Harvest Champagne Saison Beer Kit experience, where you can craft a beer that’s as refreshing as a cool breeze and as complex as the changing leaves.

This kit is your ticket to brewing a delicate saison that’s light in body but rich in character. The Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract and Wheat Dry Malt Extract form the backbone of this brew, providing a smooth, malty base that’s perfectly balanced by the slight bitterness of Northern Brewer Hops. These hops are the unsung heroes, adding just enough bite to let the malts shine through without overpowering them.

Victory Malt and a touch of Roasted Barley add layers of depth and color, creating a brew that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. The real magic happens during fermentation. By fermenting slightly warmer than most home-brewed beers, the saison yeast (Lallemand Belle Saison) produces fruity esters reminiscent of citrus and a hint of pepper. It’s like a symphony of flavors playing in perfect harmony, each note contributing to a dry, crisp finish that will leave you wanting more.

To ensure your brew is as clear as a crisp autumn day, the kit includes a Yeast Energizer and Irish Moss Combo Packet. These ingredients work together to create a beer that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning. And with a packet of dry yeast specifically chosen for this recipe, you’re set up for success from the very start.

So, why not take a moment to celebrate the harvest season with a brew that’s as special as the time of year itself? The Harvest Champagne Saison Beer Kit is your opportunity to create a beer that’s both a tribute to tradition and a testament to your brewing skills. Raise your glass and toast to the fruits of your labor—cheers to a job well done!

ABV: 5.7%
IBU: 27
SG: 1.048
FG: 1.005
SRM: 7

Ingredients

- 4 lb. Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract

- 1 lb. Wheat Dry Malt Extract

- 1 lb. Victory Malt

- 2 oz. Roasted Barley

- 1 oz. Northern Brewer Hops

- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet

- 1 Packet of Dry Yeast (Lallemand Belle Saison)

Hop Schedule

- 60 minutes: 1 oz. Northern Brewer Hops (Bittering)

Instructions

1. Heat 3 gallons of water to 155°F.

2. Place grains in a grain bag and steep in the hot water for 30 minutes.

3. Remove the grain bag and discard.

4. Add the malt extract and stir until fully dissolved.

5. Bring the wort to a rolling boil. Once boiling add your first hop addition and start your brew timer for 60 minutes.

6. Add the hops according to the hop schedule.

7. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. At the 15 minute remaining mark, add the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.

9. Cool the wort to 70°F.

10. Transfer the wort to a fermenter and top off with cold water to 5 gallons.

11. Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter.

12. Ferment at 68°F for 2 weeks.

13. Once fermentation is complete, transfer to a bottling bucket with 5 oz. of priming sugar and stir until evenly dissolved.

14. Bottle your beer and allow to condition for 2 weeks in a cool dark room.

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 Harvest Champagne Saison.

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 Harvest Champagne Saison 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 Harvest Champagne Saison 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 Harvest Champagne Saison 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 Harvest Champagne Saison 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 Harvest Champagne Saison, 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?

The concept of 'Bière de saison' was first introduced in the early 19th century. It was primarily associated with the industrial city of Liège, which was home to several professional breweries that brewed the beer to be kept for extended periods. This version of the beer had been produced in Liège for centuries, with its roots in the city's spelt beer.