Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale Beer Kit

Description

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Your Label Peelers Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale 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.

Introducing the legendary Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale kit, your passport to an extraordinary homebrew adventure! Imagine yourself as a master brewer, skillfully crafting a rich and complex ale that will dazzle your taste buds and impress your friends. With this kit, that dream becomes a reality, as you expertly blend a symphony of flavors using the finest ingredients.

Your journey begins with 7 lbs. of Light Dry Malt Extract, setting the stage for a smooth and balanced foundation. You'll then weave in 1 lb. of Caramel/Crystal Malt (60L) for a touch of sweetness, followed by 8 oz. each of Cara-Pils/Dextrine, Victory Malt, and Chocolate Malt, which add depth, body, and a hint of roasty goodness. The hop profile is where the magic truly happens, as you skillfully incorporate 1 oz. of Warrior Hops for bittering, 2 oz. of Cryo Cascade Hops for flavor, and 2 oz. of Cryo Centennial Hops for an enchanting aroma. Finally, 1 oz. of Cryo Cascade Hops joins the party as a dry hop addition, enhancing the overall hop experience.

But wait, there's more! Your Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale won't be complete without the pièce de résistance: 2 oz. of American Whiskey Chips. These chips will imbue your brew with a subtle yet captivating whiskey character, elevating it to new heights. All the while, Safale US-05 Dry Yeast works tirelessly behind the scenes, expertly guided by the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet to ensure a perfect fermentation. So, put on your brewer's hat, roll up your sleeves, and embark on the unforgettable quest to create your very own Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale. Cheers!

ABV: 7.0%
IBU: 100+
BU/GU: 0.8
SG: 1.068
FG: 1.016
Degrees Plato: 16.8
SRM: 16

Ingredients

- 7 lbs. Light Dry Malt Extract
- 1 lb. Caramel/Crystal Malt (60L)
- 8 oz. Cara-Pils/Dextrine
- 8 oz. Victory Malt
- 8 oz. Chocolate Malt
- 1 oz. Warrior Hops (Bittering)
- 2 oz. Cryo Cascade Hops (Flavor)
- 2 oz. Cryo Centennial Hops (Aroma)
- 1 oz. Cryo Cascade Hops (Dry Hop)
- 1 Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 pkg. Safale US-05 Dry Yeast
- 2 oz. American Whiskey Chips

Hop Schedule

- 1 oz. Warrior Hops (Bittering) - 60 minutes
- 2 oz. Cascade Hops (Flavor) - 15 minutes
- 2 oz. Centennial Hops (Aroma) - 5 minutes

Instructions

1. Begin by heating 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.

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

3. Remove the grain bag and discard the grains.

4. Bring the water to a boil and add the malt extract.

5. Boil for 60 minutes, adding the hops according to the hop schedule.

6. Add the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo with 15 minutes left in the boil.

7. Cool the wort to 70°F and transfer to a fermenter.

8. Add cold water to bring the volume to 5 gallons.

9. Pitch the yeast and ferment at 68°F for 7-10 days.

10. Transfer to a secondary vessel and add 1 oz. Cascade Cryo Hops to dry hop for an additional 5-7 days.

10. Bottle or keg the beer and enjoy!

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 Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale.

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 Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale 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 Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale 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 Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale 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 Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale 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 Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale, 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 Hop Breeding Company, a joint venture between John I. Haas, Inc. and Select Botanicals Group, LLC, developed the HBC 394 cv special aroma hop variety and was funded by Sierra Nevada, Deschutes, and Widmer Brothers breweries. This variety is registered as a trademark under the name Citra Brand.