Kiwi Kicker NZ Ale Beer Kit

Description

Your Label Peelers Kiwi Kicker NZ 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 Kiwi Kicker NZ Ale, your passport to a craft beer paradise infused with the unique essence of kiwi. With this kit, you'll discover the perfect blend of ingredients - 6 lbs. Golden Light Dry Malt Extract, 1 lb. 2-Row Barley Malt, 1 lb. Munich Malt, 8 oz. Crystal (20L) Malt, and three additions of Motueka hops - masterfully orchestrated to take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. The dry yeast packet ensures a simple and easy brewing experience that will leave your senses enthralled.

This medium-bodied ale boasts a captivating golden hue, crowned by a creamy white head reminiscent of the froth on a gentle ocean wave. As you're swept away by the aroma, the lush tropical fruit, citrus, and grassy hops intermingle with subtle nuances of malt and biscuit. The first sip reveals the delectable dance of Motueka hops and malt sweetness, serenading your palate with a harmonious medley of flavors that linger enticingly.

Embrace the Kiwi Kicker NZ Ale, a homebrewer's dream, and let it transport you to a world of exceptional craft beer, where passion and expertise unite in a mesmerizing dance of flavors. Here's to you and the brewing adventure that awaits! Cheers!

ABV: 5.4% - 5.9%
IBUs: 43
OG: 1.052 - 1.058
FG: 1.010 - 1.014
SRM: 6

Ingredients

Extracts:

- 5 lbs. Golden Light Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
- 1 lb. 2-Row Barley Malt
- 1 lb. Munich Malt
- 8 oz. Crystal (20L) Malt

Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 4 oz. Motueka Hops

Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- Packet of Dry Yeast (Lallemand Verdant)

Also Included:
- 5 oz. Priming Sugar
- Irish Moss/Energizer Combo Packet
- Muslin Grain Bag
- 4 oz. Strawberry/Kiwi Flavoring (added during the bottling stage)

Hop Schedule

- 1 oz. Motueka Hops (60 minutes)
- 1 oz. Motueka Hops (10 minutes)
- 1 oz. Motueka Hops (5 minutes)
- 1 oz. Motueka Hops (0 minutes)

Instructions

1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.
2. Remove from heat and place grains in a grain bag and steep in the hot water for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the grain bag, sparge (rinse) with warm water into the wort, and discard.
4. Add the malt extracts and stir until fully dissolved.
5. Bring the wort to a boil.
6. Add the hops according to the hop schedule.
7. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. With 15 minutes left in the boil, add Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
9. Once boil is complete, cool the wort to 70°F. An immersion chiller or ice bath works well for this.

10. Transfer to a sanitized fermenter and top up to 5 gallons.
11. Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter.
12. Ferment at 68-70°F for 10-14 days (or until fermentation is complete).
13. Transfer to a sanitized bottling bucket and stir in the 4 oz Strawberry/Kiwi Flavoring and 5 oz. of priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
14. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!