The Watchers Strong Ale Beer Kit

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What's in the Box

Ingredients

Malt Extracts:
- 8 lbs. Pale Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
- 2 lb. Bonlander Munich Malt (10L)
- 8 oz. Caramel/Crystal Malt (60L)
- 8 oz. Caramel/Crystal Malt (120L)

Hops: *** Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz. Centennial Hops (Bittering)
- 1 oz. Cascade Hops (Flavor)
- 1 oz. Amarillo Hops (Aroma)
- 1 oz. Simcoe Hops (Aroma)

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

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

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Your Label Peelers The Watchers Strong 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 Watchers Strong Ale Beer Kit, your personal potion for concocting a magical brew that elevates your home brewing experience to celestial heights. With this enchanting elixir, you'll be armed with 8 lbs. of Pale Dry Malt Extract, .5 lb. of Caramel/Crystal Malt (60L), 2 lbs. of Munich Malt, .5 lb. of Caramel/Crystal Malt (120L), 1 oz. of Centennial Hops (Bittering), 1 oz. of Cascade Hops (Flavor), 1 oz. of Amarillo Hops (Aroma), 1 oz. of Simcoe Hops (Aroma), 1 Yeast Nutrient / Irish Moss Combo Packet, and 1 pkg. of American Ale Yeast. This treasure trove of ingredients will empower you to create a bold and flavorful strong ale that rivals the finest brews.

The Watchers Strong Ale is a full-bodied beer that bursts with a robust flavor profile, akin to a symphony of taste. The caramel and crystal malts weave a tapestry of subtle sweetness, while the Munich malt adds a toasty, bread-like undertone. The Centennial hops dance on your palate with a bitterness that harmonizes with the floral notes of the Cascade and Amarillo hops. The Simcoe hops infuse a zesty citrus aroma, and the American Ale yeast sprinkles a touch of fruitiness into the mix. This beer is perfect for those who yearn for a bold and flavorful adventure in every sip.

ABV: 7.4% - 7.9%
IBUs: 53
OG: 1.072 - 1.078
FG: 1.014 - 1.018
SRM: 16

Ingredients

Malt Extracts:
- 8 lbs. Pale Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
- 2 lb. Bonlander Munich Malt (10L)
- 8 oz. Caramel/Crystal Malt (60L)
- 8 oz. Caramel/Crystal Malt (120L)

Hops: *** Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz. Centennial Hops (Bittering)
- 1 oz. Cascade Hops (Flavor)
- 1 oz. Amarillo Hops (Aroma)
- 1 oz. Simcoe Hops (Aroma)

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

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

Hop Schedule

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

Instructions

1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 150°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 the 15 minute hop addition also 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 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!

VS Eligible:

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