MOAB Endgame Barleywine Beer Kit

Description

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Your Label Peelers MOAB Endgame Barleywine 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.

Unveiling the MOAB Endgame Barleywine - a one-of-a-kind beer kit that is a symphony of flavors, playing harmoniously together to create a masterpiece. Imagine blending 7 lbs. of Amber Dry Malt Extract, 2 lbs. of Wildflower Honey, 1 lb. of 2 Row Barley, 1 lb. of Crystal Malt (80L), 8 oz. of Caramel/Crystal Malt (120L), 1 lb of Flaked Oats, 1 lb of Flaked Rye, 1 oz. of Magnum Hops (Bittering), 1 oz. of Columbus Hops (Bittering), 1 oz. of Hallertau Blanc Hops (Flavor), 1 oz. of East Kent Golding Hops (Aroma), 1 Yeast Nutrient / Irish Moss Combo Packet, 1 pkg. of Dry Ale Yeast (Nottingham) & EC-1118 (Champagne Yeast). The stage is set for an explosion of intense, robust flavor, as the sweetness of the Wildflower Honey and malt dance together, only to be balanced by the bittering hops.

The MOAB Endgame Barleywine is like a bear hug from a long-lost friend - warm, comforting, and full-bodied. With every sip, your taste buds will be treated to a delightful dance of malt and honey, as they twirl together in sweet harmony. Meanwhile, the hops sit back and cheer them on, adding a moderate bitterness that perfectly rounds out the flavor.

The delicate complexity of the oats, rye, and crystal malts is like a hidden treasure chest, waiting for you to uncover its secrets. It's this unique depth of flavor that makes the MOAB Endgame Barleywine a true gem, sure to please even the most discerning beer connoisseur. So, why not treat yourself to this extraordinary home brewing experience? Go ahead, embark on this flavor adventure, and let your taste buds rejoice!

ABV: 9.7%
IBU: 88
SG: 1.097
FG: 1.022
SRM: 9

Ingredients

- 7 lbs. Amber Dry Malt Extract
- 2 lbs. Wildflower Honey
- 1 lb. 2 Row Barley
- 1 lb. Crystal Malt (80L)
- 8 oz. Caramel/Crystal Malt (120L)
- 1 lb Flaked Oats
- 1 lb Flaked Rye
- 1 oz. MagnumHops (Bittering)
- 1 oz. Columbus Hops (Bittering)
- 1 oz. Hallertau Blanc Hops (Flavor)
- 1 oz. East Kent Golding Hops (Aroma)
- 1 Yeast Nutrient / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 pkg. Dry Ale Yeast (Nottingham) & EC-1118 (Champagne Yeast)

Hop Schedule

- Magnum and Columbus Hops (Bittering): 60 minutes
- Hallertau Blanc (Flavor): 15 minutes
- East Kent Golding Hops (Aroma): 5 minutes

Instructions

1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.

2. Place the grains in a grain bag and steep in the hot water for 30 minutes.

3. Remove the grain bag and discard. Mix in malt extract (save the honey for 15 minutes remaining) and stir until fully dissolved.

4. Bring the water to a boil.

5. Once boiling, add the Magnum and Columbus hops and boil for 60 minutes.

7. With 15 minutes left in the boil, add the Hallertau Blanc hops and Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet at this time. Add your honey and rinse the bottle with water and add to the boil to get all available sugars out. Stir until fully dissolved.

8. With 5 minutes left in the boil, add the East Kent Golding hops.

9. Terminate boil and 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 (Nottingham and EC-1118) and ferment at 68°F for 14-21 days. This is a big beer and has a lot of fermenting to do.

12. After fermentation has stopped. Bottle or keg the beer with the priming sugar and allow 2 weeks to condition. 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 MOAB Endgame Barleywine.

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 MOAB Endgame Barleywine 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 MOAB Endgame Barleywine 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 MOAB Endgame Barleywine 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 MOAB Endgame Barleywine 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 MOAB Endgame Barleywine, 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?

It is suggested that the Cluster hop, an old American cultivar which originated from mass selection, arose from hybridization of varieties imported by Dutch and English settlers, as well as indigenous male hops.