Maize Runner Ale Beer Kit

Description

Your Label Peelers Maize Runner 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 Maize Runner Ale Beer Kit – your ticket to crafting an exquisite, golden elixir that pours like liquid sunshine into your glass! This delightful homebrew concoction is as lively and invigorating as a sprint through a sunlit cornfield, with every sip promising to transport you to that magical place where the earth meets the sky. The Maize Runner Ale is the pièce de résistance of home brewing, promising an unforgettable journey of flavors that will have you and your taste buds frolicking with joy.

This all-star lineup of ingredients has been meticulously selected to create a symphony of flavors that will dance across your palate like a seasoned maestro conducting an orchestra. The backbone of this masterpiece is formed by 6 lbs. of light dry malt extract, accompanied by a harmonious blend of 1 lb. each of Munich and Vienna malts. The 8 oz. of Caramel/Crystal (20L) malt adds that flirtatious hint of sweetness, while the 1 lb. of Flaked Maize ensures a crisp, refreshing finish. To elevate this brew to greatness, we've handpicked a trio of hops, including 1 oz. each of Centennial, Cascade, and Amarillo hops, which, when combined, create a crescendo of citrusy and floral notes that will leave you humming with satisfaction. So, strap on your brewing boots, and let the Maize Runner Ale Kit guide you through the amber waves of grain to a land of pure brewing bliss!

ABV: 6.25%
IBU: 40
BU/GU: 0.71
SG: 1.064
FG: 1.016
Degrees Plato: 11.3
SRM: 8

Ingredients

- 6 lbs. light dry malt extract
- 1 lb. Munich malt
- 1 lb. Vienna malt
- 8 oz. Caramel/Crystal (20L) malt
- 1 lb. Flaked Maize
- 1 oz. Centennial hops
- 1 oz. Cascade hops
- 1 oz. Amarillo hops
- 1 Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
- 1 packet of dry yeast (Safale US-05)

Hop Schedule

- 1 oz. Centennial hops at 60 minutes
- 1 oz. Cascade hops at 15 minutes
- 1 oz. Amarillo hops at 5 minutes

Instructions

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

2. Place the grains (Munich malt, Vienna malt, Caramel/Crystal malt, and Maize) in a grain bag and steep for 30 minutes.

3. Remove the grain bag and discard the grains. Add malt extract and stir until fully dissolved.

4. Bring the wort to a boil.

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

6. With 15 minutes left in the boil, add the Cascade hops. Add your Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo at this time as well.

7. With 5 minutes left in the boil, add the Amarillo hops.

8. Remove from heat source and cool the wort to 70°F.

9. Transfer the wort to a fermenter and add cold water to reach 5 gallons.

10. Pitch the yeast and ferment at 68°F for two weeks.

11. Bottle or keg the beer with priming sugar and allow 2 weeks to condition. Enjoy!