Kiwi Kicker NZ Ale Beer Kit
Brand : LP Originals
- SKU:
- LP-kiwi-kicker
- UPC:
- 619165409414
- Availability:
- These kits are put together as they are ordered.
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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.
- - ABV: 6.5%
- - IBU: 40
- - BU/GU: 0.63
- - SG: 1.066
- - FG: 1.015
- - Degrees Plato: 15.3
- - SRM: 6
Ingredients
- 6 lbs. Light Dry Malt Extract
- 1 lb. 2-Row Barley Malt
- 1 lb. Munich Malt
- 1 lb. Crystal (20L) Malt
- 1 oz. Motueka Hops
- 2 oz. Motueka Hops
- 1 oz. Motueka Hops
- 1 packet of Dry Ale Yeast
Hop Schedule
- 1 oz. Motueka Hops (60 minutes)
- 2 oz. Motueka Hops (15 minutes)
- 1 oz. Motueka Hops (5 minutes)
Instructions
1. Begin by heating 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.
2. Once the water is heated, add the grains to the water and steep for 30 minutes.
3. After the grains have been steeped, remove them from the water and discard.
4. Add the malt extract and stir until dissolved. Bring to a rolling boil.
5. Add the 1 oz. Motueka hops and boil for 60 minutes.
6. With 15 minutes remaining in the boil, add the remaining 2oz Motueka hops.
7. With 5 minutes remaining in the boil, add the Motueka hops.
8. After the boil is complete, cool the wort to 70°F and transfer to a fermenter.
9. Pitch the yeast and ferment for 7-10 days.
10. Bottle or keg the beer and allow to condition for 2 weeks. Enjoy!
OTHER PRODUCTS YOU MIGHT NEED
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 Kiwi Kicker NZ 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
SanitizerGood sanitation practices are absolutely fundamental to good beer making. Five Star San is the premier sanitizer you will need to make your Kiwi Kicker NZ 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.
BottlesWhen your Kiwi Kicker NZ 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.
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 PotsThe 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 Kiwi Kicker NZ 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.
SiphonsAuto-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.
The fermenter pictured here is standard for a 5 gallon beer kit.
HosesMany 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 Kiwi Kicker NZ Ale over a few feet of unsanitary hose.
FunnelsPouring 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.
AirlocksIt 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.
Bungs and stoppers should also be periodically replaced. They can dry out and harbor bacteria.
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.
CapperWhen you bottle your Kiwi Kicker NZ 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?
Kiwifruit has its origin in China, where its first recorded description dates back to the 12th century Song dynasty. Initially, it was consumed for medicinal purposes and was rarely cultivated or bred. However, its cultivation spread to New Zealand in the early 20th century, with the first commercial plantings taking place there.
