Frozen Bastard American Strong Ale Beer Kit

Your Label Peelers Frozen Bastard American Strong 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 Frozen Bastard American Strong Ale beer kit - your ticket to an exhilarating home brewing experience! This beer is a take on Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale. It is a full-bodied, dark amber ale with a complex malt character and a strong hop bitterness. It has a rich, malty aroma with notes of caramel and chocolate, and a slightly sweet finish.Crafted for those who crave a bold, full-bodied ale with a touch of frosty mischief, this kit allows you to unleash your inner brewmaster and create a legendary ale in the comfort of your own home. Picture yourself as a fearless explorer, discovering a hidden treasure trove of the finest ingredients, handpicked to create the perfect pint of this iconic ale.

The Frozen Bastard American Strong Ale beer kit boasts a rich foundation of 7 lbs. Light Dry Malt Extract, complemented by a blend of Caramel/Crystal Malt, Cara-Pils/Dextrine, Victory Malt, and Chocolate Malt. This combination creates a velvety smooth mouthfeel with a touch of decadence. Robust Warrior Hops provide a bold bitterness, while Cryo Cascade and Centennial Hops bring a burst of invigorating flavor and aroma. The kit also includes a Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet and a package of Safale US-05 Dry Yeast to ensure a smooth fermentation process.

Embrace your inner adventurer and embark on the journey of a lifetime with the Frozen Bastard American Strong Ale beer kit. Cheers to you and your frosty masterpiece!

• 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

Hop Schedule   

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

Instructions 

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 Frozen Bastard American Strong 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 Frozen Bastard American Strong 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 Frozen Bastard American Strong 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 Frozen Bastard American Strong 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 Frozen Bastard American Strong 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 Frozen Bastard American Strong 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?

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