Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale Beer Kit

Description

Your Label Peelers Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard 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 legendary Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale kit, your passport to an extraordinary homebrew adventure! Imagine yourself as a master brewer, skillfully crafting a rich and complex ale that will dazzle your taste buds and impress your friends. With this kit, that dream becomes a reality, as you expertly blend a symphony of flavors using the finest ingredients.

Your journey begins with 7 lbs. of Light Dry Malt Extract, setting the stage for a smooth and balanced foundation. You'll then weave in 1 lb. of Caramel/Crystal Malt (60L) for a touch of sweetness, followed by 8 oz. each of Cara-Pils/Dextrine, Victory Malt, and Chocolate Malt, which add depth, body, and a hint of roasty goodness. The hop profile is where the magic truly happens, as you skillfully incorporate 1 oz. of Warrior Hops for bittering, 2 oz. of Cryo Cascade Hops for flavor, and 2 oz. of Cryo Centennial Hops for an enchanting aroma. Finally, 1 oz. of Cryo Cascade Hops joins the party as a dry hop addition, enhancing the overall hop experience.

But wait, there's more! Your Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale won't be complete without the pièce de résistance: 2 oz. of American Whiskey Chips. These chips will imbue your brew with a subtle yet captivating whiskey character, elevating it to new heights. All the while, Safale US-05 Dry Yeast works tirelessly behind the scenes, expertly guided by the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet to ensure a perfect fermentation. So, put on your brewer's hat, roll up your sleeves, and embark on the unforgettable quest to create your very own Barrel Aged Frozen Bastard Ale. Cheers!

ABV: 7.0%
IBU: 100+
BU/GU: 0.8
SG: 1.068
FG: 1.016
Degrees Plato: 16.8
SRM: 16

Ingredients

- 7 lbs. Light Dry Malt Extract
- 1 lb. Caramel/Crystal Malt (60L)
- 8 oz. Cara-Pils/Dextrine
- 8 oz. Victory Malt
- 8 oz. Chocolate Malt
- 1 oz. Warrior Hops (Bittering)
- 2 oz. Cryo Cascade Hops (Flavor)
- 2 oz. Cryo Centennial Hops (Aroma)
- 1 oz. Cryo Cascade Hops (Dry Hop)
- 1 Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 pkg. Safale US-05 Dry Yeast
- 2 oz. American Whiskey Chips

Hop Schedule

- 1 oz. Warrior Hops (Bittering) - 60 minutes
- 2 oz. Cascade Hops (Flavor) - 15 minutes
- 2 oz. Centennial Hops (Aroma) - 5 minutes

Instructions

1. Begin by heating 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 the grains.

4. Bring the water to a boil and add the malt extract.

5. Boil for 60 minutes, adding the hops according to the hop schedule.

6. Add the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo with 15 minutes left in the boil.

7. Cool the wort to 70°F and transfer to a fermenter.

8. Add cold water to bring the volume to 5 gallons.

9. Pitch the yeast and ferment at 68°F for 7-10 days.

10. Transfer to a secondary vessel and add 1 oz. Cascade Cryo Hops to dry hop for an additional 5-7 days.

10. Bottle or keg the beer and enjoy!