Citrus Siesta Ale Beer Kit

Your Label Peelers Citrus Siesta 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.

Your Citrus Siesta Ale Beer Kit is perfect for the craft beer enthusiast looking to create a unique and flavorful beer. Your kit includes 6 lbs. of light dry malt extract, 4 oz. of caramel 10L, 4 oz. of carapils malt, 1 oz. of East Kent Goldings Hops, 1 oz. of Citra Hops, 1 oz. of Amarillo Hops, a yeast energizer/Irish moss combo packet, 1 packet of dry yeast (Fermentis Safale US-05), and 4 oz. of tangerine flavoring. With this kit, you can create a beer that is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Your Citrus Siesta Ale has a unique and complex flavor profile. The light dry malt extract and caramel 10L will provide a sweet and malty base, while the carapils malt will add a hint of biscuit flavor. The East Kent Goldings, Citra, and Amarillo hops will provide a citrusy and floral aroma, while the tangerine flavoring will add a subtle hint of citrus to the beer. The combination of these ingredients will create a beer that is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

• ABV: 6% 
• IBU: 54
• SG: 1.053
• FG: 1.010
• SRM: 3

Ingredients    

- 6 lbs. Light Dry Malt Extract
- 4 oz. Caramel 10L
- 4 oz. Carapils malt
- 1 oz East Kent Goldings Hops
- 1 oz. Citra Hops
- 1 oz. Amarillo Hops
- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 packet dry yeast (Fermentis Safale US-05)
- 4 oz. Tangerine Flavoring

Hop Schedule  

- 60 minutes: 1 oz. East Kent Goldings Hops (Bittering)
- 20 minutes: 1 oz. Citra Hops (Flavor)
- 5 minutes: 1 oz. Amarillo Hops (Aroma)

Instructions 

1. Start by bringing 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F and turn off heat.

2. Put Caramel 10L and Carapils malt grain into muslin grain bag and steep in water for 30 minutes.

3. After 30 minutes remove grain bag and discard. Add the 6 lbs. of Light Dry Malt Extract and stir until fully dissolved.

4. Bring to boil add the East Kent Goldings hops and set timer for 60 minutes.

5. With 20 minutes left in the boil, add the Citra hops and Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.

6. At the 5 minute mark, add the Amarillo hops. Complete the boil and turn off the heat.

7. Cool the wort to 70°F and transfer wort to a sanitized fermenter. Top up to 5 gallons with cool water and pitch yeast.

8. Allow to ferment at 68°F for 2 weeks or until fermentation is complete.

9. Once fermentation is complete add the 4 ounces of tangerine flavoring. Now you can bottle or keg with priming sugar and allow two weeks to condition. Enjoy!

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 Citrus Siesta 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 Citrus Siesta 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 Citrus Siesta 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 Citrus Siesta 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 Citrus Siesta Aleover 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 Citrus Siesta 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?

During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, ale was much stronger than it is now, similar to today's barley wines. It was often served in small glasses, as it had a high sediment content which made decanting necessary, and these glasses were well-suited to the high alcoholic content.