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: 6.8% - 7.3%
IBU: 48
BU/GU: 0.71
OG: 1.064 - 1.072
FG: 1.013 - 1.017
Degrees Plato: 11.3
SRM: 7

Ingredients

Extracts:
- 6 lbs. Pale Ale Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
- 1 lb. Munich malt
- 1 lb. Vienna malt
- 8 oz. Caramel/Crystal (20L) malt
- 1 lb. Flaked Maize

Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz. Centennial hops
- 1 oz. Cascade hops
- 1 oz. Amarillo hops

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

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

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 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 15 minutes remaining, add the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
9. Cool the wort to 70°F. An immersion chiller or ice bath works well for this.
10. Transfer the wort to a sanitizer fermenter and top off with clean, filtered water to 5 gallons.
11. Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter.
12. Ferment at 68-70°F for 10-14 days or until fermentation is complete.
13. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
14. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!