Inky Shadows Imperial Stout Beer Kit

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Your Label Peelers Inky Shadows Imperial 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.

Your Inky Shadows Imperial Stout is a robust, full-bodied beer kit crafted with 8 lbs. of dark dry malt extract and an array of malts that lend unique flavor and complexity. With 1 lb. of crystal malt (80L), 1 lb. of roasted barley, 1 lb. of chocolate malt, 8 oz. of black malt, and 1 lb. of flaked oats, this Imperial Stout is sure to please. Magnum hops (bittering) add a pleasant bitterness and Centennial hops (flavor) provide a hint of citrus, while Hallertau hops (aroma) offer a subtle floral aroma. The kit is completed with a packet of dry ale yeast (S-04) and a yeast energizer/Irish moss combo packet for a smooth and creamy finish. Inky Shadows Imperial Stout is sure to bring satisfying flavor and complexity to any beer lover’s palate.

ABV: 8.4%
IBU: 48
SG: 1.086
FG: 1.023
SRM: 50

Ingredients

Extracts:
- 8 lbs. Dark Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
- 1 lb. Crystal Malt (80L)
- 1 lb. Roasted Barley
- 1 lb. Chocolate Malt
- 8 oz. Black Malt
- 1 lb. Flaked Oats

Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz. Magnum Hops (Bittering)
- 1 oz. Centennial Hops (Flavor)
- 1 oz. Hallertau Hops (Aroma)

Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 packet of Dry Ale Yeast (S-04)

Also Included:
- 5 oz. Priming Sugar
- 1 Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- Muslin Grain Bag

Hop Schedule

- 1 oz. Magnum Hops (Bittering) - 60 minutes
- 1 oz. Centennial Hops (Flavor) - 15 minutes
- 1 oz. Hallertau Hops (Aroma) - 5 minutes

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!

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