Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA Beer Kit

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Your Label Peelers Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA 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 Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA, the ultimate homebrewing experience for the adventurous beer aficionado in you! As you embark on a journey of crafting this masterpiece, you'll be amazed at the delightful dance between smoky, oaky flavors and refreshing hoppy notes that make this delectable brew a true standout.

You'll start by blending the finest ingredients, including 6 lbs. of Pale Dry Malt Extract for smoothness, 1 lb. each of Honey Malt and American Victory Malt for that rich, malty backbone, and 1 lb. of Caramel Malt (60L) for a touch of caramel sweetness. Then, let your senses be captivated by the addition of 12 oz. of Smoked Malt, which imparts that irresistible smoky essence. The excitement doesn't end there, as you'll also enjoy a generous hop blend, featuring 1 oz. of Magnum Hops for a strong, clean bitterness, 1 oz. of Centennial Hops for a burst of citrus, 1 oz. of Azacca Hops for a hint of tropical fruit, and 2 oz. of Mosaic Hops for a well-rounded, complex hop character.

But wait, there's more! As you complete your brew, you'll enhance your IPA with an exceptional oaky finish by adding 4 oz. of American Oak Chips during secondary fermentation. Get ready to raise your glass with pride as you indulge in your very own Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA, a true testament to your homebrewing prowess! Cheers to you and your soon-to-be legendary creation!

ABV: 7.0%
IBU: 93
SG: 1.066
FG: 1.013
SRM: 16

INGREDIENTS

- 6 lbs. Pale Dry Malt Extract
- 1 lb. Honey Malt
- 1 lb. American Victory Malt
- 1 lb. Caramel Malt (60L)
- 12 oz. Smoked Malt
- 1 oz. Magnum Hops
- 1 oz. Centennial Hops
- 1 oz. Azacca Hops
- 2 oz. Mosaic Hops
- 4 oz. American Oak Chips (secondary)
- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 Packet of Dry Yeast (Safale US-05)

HOPS SCHEDULE

- 60 minutes: 1 oz Magnum Hops (Bittering)
- 15 minutes: 1 oz Centennial Hops (Flavor/Aroma)
- 10 minutes: 1 oz Mosaic Hops and 1 oz Azacca Hops (Aroma)
- 5 minutes: 1 oz Mosaic 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, sparge (rinse) with water into the kettle, and discard.
4. Stir in the dry malt extract until fully dissolved.
5. Bring your wort to a rolling boil.
6. Add the hops according to the hop schedule.
7. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. At the 15 minute hop addition also add the 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 68-70°F for 5-7 days.
13. Transfer to a secondary fermenter on top of your 4 oz. American Oak Chips. Let this sit in secondary fermentation for another 10-14 days.
14. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
15. 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 Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA.

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 Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA 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 Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA 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 Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA 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 Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA 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 Lumberyard Larry Smoked and Oaked IPA, 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

IPAs that are stronger and hoppier than the standard variety, with an alcohol content usually exceeding 7.5% by volume, are known as Double or Imperial IPAs.

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