Red Headed Ginger Rum Sipper Shandy Beer Kit

Description

Your Label Peelers Red Headed Ginger Rum Sipper Shandy 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.

Dive into a world of flavor with the Red Headed Ginger Rum Sipper Shandy Beer Kit, where every sip is a voyage of discovery. This kit is your ticket to crafting a ginger rum shandy that dances on the palate with a light, golden hue. Imagine the sun setting over a tropical paradise as you savor the spicy, floral, and citrus notes brought to life by Hallertau and Saaz hops. These hops are the unsung heroes, adding layers of complexity that make each sip a new adventure.

Your brewing journey begins with 5 lbs. of Pilsen Dry Malt Extract, the backbone of your creation, providing a smooth, malty base. The addition of 8 oz. of Caramel Malt (40L) and 8 oz. of Carapils Malt adds a touch of sweetness and body, ensuring your beer has the perfect balance of flavor and mouthfeel. As you brew, the aroma of Hallertauer hops fills the air, setting the stage for the Saaz hops to weave their magic, infusing your beer with a bouquet of spicy and citrusy notes.

But the real stars of this show are the 4 oz. of Ginger Flavoring and 4 oz. of Rum Barrel Chips. These ingredients transform your beer into a symphony of flavors, with the ginger adding a zesty bite and the rum chips imparting a subtle, woody warmth. It's like a gentle sea breeze carrying whispers of distant lands, inviting you to explore further.

To ensure your brew is as clear as a Caribbean lagoon, the Yeast Energizer and Irish Moss Combo work in harmony, while the Safale US-05 Dry Yeast brings it all together, fermenting your creation to perfection. With the Red Headed Ginger Rum Sipper Beer Kit, you're not just making beer; you're crafting an experience, a story in a glass that you'll be eager to share with friends and family. So, roll up your sleeves and let the adventure begin!

- ABV: 4.6%
- IBU: 24
- SG: 1.047
- FG: 1.012
- SRM: 5

Ingredients

- 5 lbs. Pilsen Dry Malt Extract

- 8 oz. Caramel Malt (40L)

- 8 oz. Carapils Malt

- 1 oz. Hallertauer Hops (Bittering)

- 1 oz. Saaz Hops (Aroma / Flavor)

- 4 oz. Ginger Flavoring

- 4 oz. Rum Barrel Chips

- 1 Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo

- 1 pkg. Safale US-05 Dry Yeast

Hop Schedule

- 1 oz. Hallertauer Hops (Bittering) - 60 minutes

- 1 oz. Saaz Hops (Aroma / Flavor) - 15 minutes

Instructions

1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.

2. Remove from heat and place grains in a grain bag and steep in the hot water for 30 minutes.

3. After 30 minutes, remove the grain bag and discard.

4. Stir in the dry malt extract until it become completely dissolved.

5. Return to heat source and bring wort to a rolling boil.

6. Add the hops according to the hop schedule.

7. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. At 15 minutes add 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. Allow to ferment at room temperature (66-70 degrees F) for 10-14 days.

13. Transfer to a secondary fermenter on top of your 4 oz. Rum Chips. Let this sit in secondary fermentation for another 10-14 days.

14. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar and 4 oz. of ginger flavoring. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.

15. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!