Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout Beer Kit
Brand : Label Peelers
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- LP-sweater-puppies
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Your Label Peelers Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout 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.
Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout Beer Kit is your ticket to a creamy, indulgent brew that dances on your taste buds with every sip. Imagine the cozy embrace of a heavy, latte-themed milkshake stout that doesn't require a spoon to enjoy. This kit is packed with rich, toasty notes from roasted malts, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of milk sugars, creating a taste you'll love. With Sweater Puppies, you're not just brewing beer; you're crafting an experience.
Dive into the depths of flavor with 6 lbs. of Dark Dry Malt Extract, which lays the foundation for this stout's robust character. The 1.5 lb. of lactose adds a creamy sweetness, while 1 lb. of flaked oats contributes to a velvety mouthfeel that makes each sip as smooth as a well-worn sweater. The Carapils Malt and 2-Row Brewers Malt work in harmony to provide a balanced body, while the Chocolate Malt and Roasted Barley infuse the brew with rich, chocolatey undertones and a hint of coffee-like bitterness.
The 4 oz. of Black Malt adds depth and complexity, creating a dark, alluring color that invites you to indulge. A blend of 1 oz. of Willamette Hops and 1 oz. of Saaz Hops introduces a subtle, earthy aroma that complements the stout's sweetness without overpowering it. The Yeast Energizer and Irish Moss Combo Packet ensure a clean fermentation process, while the New England Ale Dry Yeast brings it all together with a smooth, slightly fruity finish.
For a twist on tradition, serve your Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout chilled over vanilla ice cream, transforming it into a decadent dessert experience. Shake things up and try this kit out today, and let your brewing adventure begin with a stout that's as comforting as your favorite sweater and as playful as a litter of puppies.
ABV: 7.5%
IBU: 15
SG: 1.088
FG: 1.031
SRM: 49
INGREDIENTS
- 6 lbs. Dark Dry Malt Extract
- 1.5 lb. Lactose
- 1 lb. Flaked Oats
- 1 lb. Carapils Malt
- 1 lb. 2-Row Brewers Malt
- 1 lb. Chocolate Malt
- 8 oz. Roasted Barley
- 4 oz. Black Malt
- 1 oz. Willamette Hops
- 1 oz. Saaz Hops
- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 Packet of Dry Yeast (New England Ale)
HOPS SCHEDULE
- 60 minutes: Willamette Hops (Bittering)
- 15 minutes: Saaz Hops (Aroma)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat 2-3 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, sparge (rinse) with water into the kettle, and discard.
4. Stir in the dry malt extract and lactose until fully dissolved.
5. Bring your wort to a rolling boil.
6. Add the hops according to the hop schedule.
7. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. At the 15 minute hop addition also 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 68-70°F for 10-14 days or until fermentation is complete.
13. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
14. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!
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 Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout.
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 Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout 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 Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout 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 Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout 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 Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout 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 Sweater Puppies Milkshake Stout, 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.
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