Big Squeeze Pale Ale Beer Kit

Your Label Peelers Big Squeeze Pale 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 Big Squeeze Pale Ale is a light, golden-colored beer with a complex and refreshing flavor. The Munich malt will bring a hint of sweet biscuit notes, while the Carapils and Crystal malts will contribute a subtle caramel and toffee sweetness. The Lemondrop and Citra hops will give the beer a pleasant citrus aroma and flavor, while the Mosaic hops will add a light tropical fruitiness. The Yeast Energizer and Irish Moss combo packet will help ensure a clean and balanced fermentation. Finally, the Safale US-05 Dry Yeast will provide a crisp and dry finish. Enjoy this light, refreshing beer with friends!

• ABV: 6.0% - 6.5%
• IBU: 57
• OG: 1.056 - 1.062
• FG: 1.011 - 1.015
• SRM: 8

Ingredients

Extracts:
- 6 lbs. Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Malts: ***Combined into one bag***
- 1 lb. Munich Malt
- 8 oz. Carapils Malt
- 8 oz. Crystal (20L) Malt

Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 2 oz. Lemondrop Hops
- 1 oz. Citra Hops
- 1 oz. Mosaic Hops

Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- Packet of Dry Yeast (Safale US-05)

Also Included:
- 5 oz. Priming Sugar
- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- Muslin Grain Bag

Hop Schedule

- 1 oz. Lemondrop Hops at 60 minutes
- 1 oz. Citra Hops at 15 minutes
- 1 oz. Mosaic Hops at 5 minutes
- 1 oz. Lemondrop Hops at 5 minutes

Instruction 

1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.
2. Place grains in a grain bag and steep for 30 minutes.
3. Remove grains and sparge (rinse) with warm water into the wort then discard.
4. Add malt extracts and stir until dissolved.
5. Bring wort up to a rolling boil.
6. Add 1 oz. Lemondrop Hops and boil for 60 minutes.
7. Add 1 oz. Citra Hops and boil for 15 minutes. Add the Yeast Nutrient / Irish Moss Combo Packet at this point.
8. Add 1 oz. Mosaic and Lemondrop Hops and boil for 5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and cool to 70°F. An immersion chiller or ice bath work well for this.
10. Transfer to a sanitized fermenter and add clean, filtered water to bring the total volume to 5 gallons.
11. Pitch yeast and ferment at 68°F for 7-10 days.
12. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
13. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!