Riot Gear Oaked Rye Ale Beer Kit

Get ready to unleash your inner brewmaster with the Riot Gear Oaked Rye Ale beer kit! This kit is perfect for those who love a bold, flavorful ale with a unique twist. You'll be crafting a beer that's not only fun to make but also a delight to drink. With its rich, complex flavor profile, your Riot Gear Oaked Rye Ale will be the talk of the town.

Your journey begins with 6 lbs. of Pilsen Dry Malt Extract, providing a solid base for your ale. The addition of 1.5 lb. Rye Malt and 1 lb. Victory Malt brings a spicy, biscuity character to the mix. The 8 oz. Caramel 40L and 2 oz. Chocolate Malt contribute a touch of sweetness and a deep amber hue. Your hop lineup includes 1 oz. Magnum Hops for a firm bitterness, 2 oz. Citra Hops for a burst of citrusy aroma, and 1 oz. Centennial Hops for a well-rounded, floral finish. The Yeast Energizer/Irish Moss Combo Packet ensures a clean, efficient fermentation, while the Fermentis Safale US-05 Dry Yeast provides a reliable, neutral profile. Finally, the pièce de résistance: 4 oz. of American Oak Chips, added during secondary fermentation, impart a subtle yet distinct oaky character that perfectly complements the rye and hops. So, gear up and get brewing – your Riot Gear Oaked Rye Ale awaits!

ABV: 6.9% - 7.3%
IBU: 87
SG: 1.067
FG: 1.013
SRM: 12

1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.
2. Place grains in a muslin 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 the 15 minute hop addition also add the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
9. 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 and seal the fermenter.
12. Ferment at 68-70°F for 5-7 days.
13. Transfer to a secondary fermenter on top of your 4 oz. American Oak Chips. Let this sit in secondary fermentation for another 10-14 days.
14. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
15. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!