Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik Beer Kit

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Your Label Peelers Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik 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.

Unleash your inner brewmaster with the Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik Beer Kit. This isn't just any beer kit; it's a journey back in time to the ancient Nordic Kveik style of brewing. You'll be following in the footsteps of the Norse gods, specifically Rongoteus, the deity of rye harvesting.

This kit is a celebration of rye, a grain with a rich, earthy flavor that's been a staple in brewing for centuries. With 1.75 lbs. of Rye Malt, your brew will have a robust, hearty base. The 5 lbs. of Pilsen Dry Malt Extract and 3.3 lbs. of Munich Liquid Malt Extract add depth and complexity to your beer, giving it a well-rounded, full-bodied profile.

But the magic doesn't stop there. The 8 oz. of Caramel Malt 60L imparts a hint of sweetness, balancing the earthiness of the rye. The 4 oz. of Chocolate Malt adds a touch of richness and a hint of color, making your beer as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

The hop profile of this kit is a blend of 1 oz. Fuggle Hops and 1 oz. East Kent Golding Hops. These traditional English hops lend a mild bitterness and a touch of floral and earthy notes, perfectly complementing the robust rye and malt flavors.

But what truly sets the Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik Beer Kit apart is the Voss Kveik Yeast from Lallemand. This is our first beer kit to use this unique yeast, which ferments at a higher temperature and imparts a distinct citrusy flavor, adding a refreshing twist to your brew.

So, are you ready to embark on your brewing adventure? With the Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik Beer Kit, you're not just making beer; you're crafting a piece of history. Brew it, taste it, and savor the rich flavors of the past in every sip.

ABV: 8.3% - 8.6%
IBU: 22
SG: 1.081
FG: 1.016
SRM: 16

INGREDIENTS

- 5 lbs. Pilsen Dry Malt Extract
- 3.3 lbs. Munich Liquid Malt Extract
- 1.75 lb. Rye Malt
- 8 oz. Caramel Malt 60L
- 4 oz. Chocolate Malt
- 6 oz. Rice Hulls
- 1 oz. Fuggle Hops
- 1 oz. East Kent Golding Hops
- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 Packet of Dry Yeast (Lallemand Voss Kveik)

HOPS SCHEDULE

- 60 minutes: 1 oz. Fuggle Hops (Bittering)
- 15 minutes: 1 oz. East Kent Golding 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 and discard.
4. Add the dry and liquid malt extracts and still until evenly dissolved.
5. 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. Ferment at 75-80°F for 14-21 days or until fermentation is complete. It may help to wrap your fermenter with a blanket or sweatshirt for this beer as this yeast does well with higher temperatures.
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!

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 Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik.

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 Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik 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 Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik 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 Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik 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 Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik 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 Rongoteus Nordic Rye Kveik, 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

Until the 15th century, Bavarian brewers used rye malt to make beer. However, due to a series of poor harvests, the Reinheitsgebot was passed, which stated that only barley could be used for beer production and rye was to be reserved for baking bread. As a result, Roggenbier was not seen for almost 500 years.

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