Your Label Peelers Alternative Ambrosia Altbier 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 Alternative Ambrosia Altbier home beer-making kit, your passport to a world of rich, malty flavors, and authentic German brewing tradition right in your own kitchen. This comprehensive kit comes complete with 6.6 lbs. of Munich Liquid Malt Extract, 1 lb. of Munich Malt, 1 lb. of CaraMunich Malt, 4 oz. of Roasted Barley Malt, 1 oz. of Hersbrucker Hops, 1 oz. of Tettnang Tettnanger Hops, 1 oz. of Saaz Hops, a Yeast Nutrient/Irish Moss Combo Packet, and a packet of Nottingham dry yeast.
Get ready to brew a masterpiece as you combine these top-quality ingredients and unlock the complex flavors of a traditional German Altbier. The Munich Liquid Malt Extract and Munich Malt form the backbone of this beer's malty sweetness and full-bodied profile, while the CaraMunich Malt lends a hint of caramel undertones. The hops bring a delicate, pleasant bitterness, and the Roasted Barley Malt contributes a touch of roasted coffee notes. Finally, the Nottingham dry yeast leaves a subtle fruity ester, making this homebrew a truly unique and delightful experience.
With the Alternative Ambrosia Altbier kit, you'll have everything you need to bring the art of German brewing to your home. Unveil your inner brewmaster and enjoy the gratifying journey of crafting a beer that you can proudly share with friends and family. So why wait? Let the brewing adventure begin with the Alternative Ambrosia Altbier home beer-making kit.
- ABV: 5.6% - 6.0%
- IBU: 30
- SG: 1.057
- FG: 1.011
- SRM: 19
Ingredients
Extracts:
- 6.6 lbs. Munich Liquid Malt Extract
Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
- 1 lb. Munich Malt
- 1 lb. CaraMunich Malt
- 4 oz. Roasted Barley Malt
Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz. Hersbrucker Hops
- 1 oz. Tettnang Tettnanger Hops
- 1 oz. Saaz Saaz Hops
Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 Packet of Dry Yeast (Lallemand Nottingham)
Also Included:
- 5 oz. Priming Sugar
- 1 Yeast Nutrient / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- Muslin Grain Bag
Hop Schedule
- 60 minutes: 1 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker Hops
- 30 minutes: 1 oz. Tettnang Tettnanger Hops
- 5 minutes: 1 oz. Saaz Hops
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 and discard.
4. Add the malt extract and stir until fully dissolved.
5. Bring the 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. An immersion chiller or ice bath works well for this.
10. Transfer the wort to a sanitized 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.
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!
