Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA Beer Kit

Description

woman drinking beer

Your Label Peelers Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA 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.

Unleash your inner brewmaster and embark on a flavor-filled adventure with your Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA beer kit. Imagine yourself on a cosmic journey, soaring through an orchard of celestial delights, as you create a one-of-a-kind craft beer that's truly out of this world. The foundation of your interstellar concoction is a blend of dry malt extract, caramel, Munich malt, and flaked wheat, imparting a sweet, malty taste that will transport your taste buds to a heavenly oasis. This hazy IPA will take you down under with its pronounced notes of tangerine, citrus and passionfruit. The combination of hops and grain create a light mouthfeel that is balanced with juicy sweetness and a hint of bitterness.

As you traverse the galactic tropics, you'll encounter a trio of hops – Mandarina Bavaria, Galaxy, and Mosaic – that infuse your brew with zesty citrus and exotic tropical fruit notes. To ensure a successful fermentation voyage, our kit includes a yeast energizer and Irish moss combo packet, while the dry yeast imparts a bold New England character to your cosmic creation.

Once your brewing odyssey is complete, prepare to be captivated by the tantalizing aroma of sweet malt and tropical fruit. Take a sip and savor the harmonious balance of caramel and malt flavors, intertwined with refreshing hints of citrus, tropical fruit, and pine. The medium-bodied mouthfeel and dry, hoppy finish will leave you yearning for more, as you reminisce about your epic journey through the Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA universe. So, strap in and get ready to blast off into the cosmos of craft beer brewing with this phenomenal kit!

- ABV: 6.8%
- IBU: 55
- SG: 1.064
- FG: 1.012
- SRM: 8

Ingredients

- 6 lbs. Pale Ale Dry Malt Extract
- 1 lb. Caramel 40L
- 1 lb. Munich Malt
- 8 oz. Flaked Wheat
- 1 oz. Mandarina Bavaria
- 1 oz. Galaxy
- 1 oz. Mosaic
- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 Package Dry Yeast (New England)

Hop Schedule

- Mandarina Bavaria - 60 min. (Bittering)
- Galaxy - 15 min. (Flavor)
- Mosaic - 2 min. (Aroma)

Instructions

1. Start by bringing 3 gallons of water to 155°F and turn off heat.

2. Add 8 oz. of Flaked Wheat, 1 lb. of Caramel 40L, and 1 lb. of Munich Malt into muslin grain bag and steep in water for 30 minutes.

3. After 30 minutes remove grain bag and discard. Add the 6 lbs. of Pale Ale Dry Malt Extract and stir until fully dissolved.

4. Bring to boil add the Mandarina Bavaria hops and set timer for 60 minutes.

5. At the 15 minute mark, add the Galaxy hops and Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.

6. At the 2 minute mark, add the Mosaic hops and turn off the heat.

7. Cool the wort to 70°F and transfer wort to a sanitized fermenter. Top up to 5 gallons with cool water and pitch yeast.

8. Allow to ferment at 68°F for 2 weeks or until fermentation is complete.

9. Once fermentation is complete bottle or keg with priming sugar and allow two weeks to condition. 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 Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA.

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 Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA 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 Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA 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 Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA 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 Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA 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 Tropical Galactic Tour NEIPA, 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?

Before the Industrial Revolution, beer was made and sold at a small scale, but by the 7th century AD, it had become an industry for European monasteries.