The Watchers Strong Ale Beer Kit

Description

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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), 1 lb. of Munich Malt, .5 lb. of Caramel/Crystal Malt (120L), 1 lb. of Victory Malt, 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: 7.8%
- IBU: 65
- BU/GU: 0.81
- SG: 1.072
- FG: 1.016
- Degrees Plato: 17.6
- SRM: 8

Ingredients

- 8 lbs. Pale Dry Malt Extract
- .5 lb. Caramel/Crystal Malt (60L)
- 1 lb. Munich Malt
- .5 lb. Caramel/Crystal Malt (120L)
- 1 lb. Victory Malt
- 1 oz. Centennial Hops (Bittering)
- 1 oz. Cascade Hops (Flavor)
- 1 oz. Amarillo Hops (Aroma)
- 1 oz. Simcoe Hops (Aroma)
- 1 Yeast Nutrient / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 pkg. American Ale Yeast

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 155°F.
2. Place specialty grains in a grain bag and steep for 30 minutes.
3. Remove grain bag and discard.
4. Bring the water to a boil.
5. Once boiling, turn off the heat and add the malt extract.
6. Stir until the malt extract is completely dissolved.
7. Turn the heat back on and bring the wort to a boil.
8. Once boiling, add the Centennial hops and set a timer for 60 minutes.
9. At the 45 minute mark, add the 1 oz Cascade Hops and Irish Moss and Yeast Nutrient Packet.
10. With 5 minutes remaining, add the Amarillo and Simcoe hops.
11. At the 0 minute mark, turn off the heat and cool the wort as quickly as possible.
12. Once cooled, transfer the wort to a fermenter and add enough cold water to make 5 gallons.
13. Pitch the yeast and ferment at 68°F for 2 weeks.
14. Bottle or keg the beer and enjoy!

OTHER PRODUCTS YOU MIGHT NEED

Beer Making Equipment Kits

If you are making a beer kit for the first time, an equipment kit is a great and low-stress way to get all the equipment you need to make your The Watchers Strong Ale.

This Brewer's Best Equipment Kit is top of the line and comes complete for a beginner brewer.

Equipment kit includes:
6.5 Gallon "Ale Pail" Primary Fermenter with Grommeted Lid
6.5 Gallon "Ale Pail" Bottling Bucket with Spigot
Easy Clean No-Rinse Cleanser
Auto-Siphon
5 Gallon Glass Carboy
Plastic Paddle
Carboy Brush
Hydrometer
Liquid Crystal Thermometer
Bottle Brush
Black Beauty Capper
Econolock
Drilled Bung
Lab Thermometer
Bottle Filler
Siphon Hose with Shut-off Clamp
IO-Star
20 qt. Brew Pot
Equipment Instructions

Sanitizer and Spray Bottle

Good sanitation practices are absolutely fundamental to good beer making. Five Star San is the premier sanitizer you will need to make your The Watchers Strong Ale beer kit. A great practice for extra protection is to have a spray bottle filled with sanitizing solution so you can re-sanitize everything that touches or goes near your beer. Sanitation is much more difficult with beer than wine because beer has a higher pH. Wine's high acidity makes bacterial infection less likely but with beer, one small mishap can cost you your batch.

Bottles

When your The Watchers Strong Ale is done, you will need bottles. This standard 12 ounce bottle is a good choice. You will need 54 for a 5 gallon batch. Bottles do not come with caps.

Carboys

The 5 gallon carboy pictured here is the standard size for any beer kit. If you have never worked with a carboy, it is important to know they should not be moved full without a carboy handle or a carrier.

Brew Pots

The pot pictured is an 8 gallon pot that is perfect for any beer kit or a standard 5 gallon batch.

Wort Chillers and Thermometers

Wort Chillers and Thermometers are long term investments. It is important to chill your Cryo Bout It IPA wort quickly. The quicker you chill it the stronger the cold break will be. You also need a good thermometer that reads fast temperature fluctuations.

Siphons

Auto-siphons are a great luxury item to have in your brew equipment. Once you have one you will never go without it again. Don't forget to use a heavy duty sanitizer to clean it since you don't want to replace it as often as hoses. A good sanitizer for that job is Five Star San.

Fermenters

The fermenter pictured here is standard for a 5 gallon beer kit.

Hoses

Many people reuse their hoses for far too long. Replacing your hoses often or even using as single use items is highly recommended with beer making. Hoses are very hard to clean and beer is very susceptible to bacterial infection. You do not want to risk losing your The Watchers Strong Ale over a few feet of unsanitary hose.

Funnels

Pouring your wort into a carboy can be tricky. Use a big funnel made just for the job. They even have different mesh screens to remove particles.

Airlocks

It is recommended to replace airlocks often. Because they never physically touch the beer, the sanitation risk is too often overlooked. Bacteria can spread without physical contact in a closed environment and plastic stubbornly harbors bacteria.

Stoppers and Bungs

Bungs and stoppers should also be periodically replaced. They can dry out and harbor bacteria.

Carboy Brush

Keeping your carboy clean before and after use is key to avoid bacterial infection in your beer. A carboy brush is a great tool to get into those nooks and crannies.

Stainless Steel Carboy and Bottle Washer

Stainless Steel Carboy and Bottle Washer is a convenient way of cleaning your bottles and/or carboys. This high quality tool will come in handy. Hooks up straight to your faucet with the bottle washer adapter (#4804) and puts out plenty of pressure to clean those stubborn stains from beer bottles that have been sitting around.

Capper

When you bottle your The Watchers Strong Ale, you will need to cap your bottles. This capper is inexpensive, easy to use and does not require attaching to a counter. It has a magnet to hold the cap in place.

DID YOU KNOW?

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