Tsar Bomba Russian Imperial Coffee Stout Beer Kit

Description

Your Label Peelers Tsar Bomba Russian Imperial Coffee 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.

Introducing the Tsar Bomba Russian Imperial Coffee Stout beer kit - your gateway to brewing a rich, dark elixir that's bound to tantalize your taste buds. Imagine a robust, velvety beer with a unique flavor profile, as enchanting as a moonlit dance in the heart of Moscow. The dark dried malt extract lays the foundation for this bewitching brew, painting it with a deep, dark hue and infusing it with a full-bodied flavor. This bold base is harmoniously balanced by the crystal malt, chocolate malt, and roasted barley, creating a symphony of taste that's nothing short of a masterpiece.

Our secret ingredients, the yeast energizer and Irish moss, work their magic behind the scenes, ensuring a smooth, drinkable beer that goes down like a dream. And for the grand finale, a generous dose of dark roast coffee is added during the secondary fermentation, infusing the brew with a rich, roasted flavor that lingers on the palate like a lover's embrace. This Tsar Bomba Russian Imperial Coffee Stout is a true crowd-pleaser, a beer that boasts a deep, dark color and a full-bodied flavor. Its aroma is a delicate dance of light and citrusy notes, while the taste is a complex medley of roasted malt, chocolate, and coffee. So, raise your glass and toast to a brewing experience that's as enchanting as a Russian ballet.

Original Gravity: 1.083
Final Gravity: 1.020
IBU: 29
ABV: 7.8% - 8.2%

Ingredients

Extracts:
- 8 lbs Dark Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
- 1 lb Crystal Malt (60L)
- 1 lb Chocolate Malt
- 8 oz Roasted Barley
- 4 oz Black Malt

Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz Northern Brewer Hops (Bittering)
- 1 oz Cascade Hops (Aroma)

Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 Packet of Dry Yeast (SafAle S-04)

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

NOT INCLUDED IN KIT

- 4 oz Dark Roast Coffee (used in secondary fermentation)

Hop Schedule

- Northern Brewer Hops (Bittering): 60 minutes
- Cascade Hops (Aroma): 15 minutes

Instructions

1. Bring 2-3 gallons of water to 150°F and turn off heat source.
2. Steep the crushed grains for 30 minutes. Remove grains and discard when steeping is complete.
3. Add 8 lbs of Light Dried Malt Extract (DME) and stir until dissolved. Once dissolved, bring wort up to a rolling boil.
4. Once boiling, add the 1 oz Northern Brewers Hops and this will start your 60 minute boil.
5. Add 1 oz of Cascade Hops (Aroma) and Irish Moss / Energizer Combo Packet and boil during the last 15 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and cool to 70°F. An immersion chiller or ice bath work well for this.
7. Transfer to a sanitized primary fermenter and top up to 5 gallons with cool water.
8. Pitch the dry ale yeast and ferment at 68°F for 2 weeks or until visible signs of fermentation have slowed.
9. Transfer to a secondary fermenter.
10. Add the 4 oz of Dark Roast Coffee into the secondary fermenter and ferment for an additional week. This coffee should be kept as whole bean to allow for easy transferring with minimal coffee solids transferring on the next step.
11. Transfer your coffee infused beer to a bottling bucket and add the 5 oz priming sugar. Stir until evenly dissolved.
12. Bottle your beer and allow 2 weeks to condition in a cool dark room.
12. Enjoy!