Vanilla Cognac Barrel Ale Beer Kit
Brand : Label Peelers
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Your Label Peelers Vanilla Cognac Barrel 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.
Are you ready to embark on a brewing adventure that will transport your taste buds to a realm of unparalleled sophistication? Look no further than our Vanilla Cognac Barrel Ale beer kit. This amber-hued elixir is not your average brew; it's a gentleman's beer that exudes class and refinement.
Crafted with precision and care, this beer kit combines a carefully selected blend of ingredients to create a flavor profile that will leave you craving more. Picture this: toasted caramel notes dancing on your palate, courtesy of the rich 6 lbs. of Amber Dry Malt Extract. This malt extract sets the stage for a beer that is as smooth as silk, with a touch of sweetness that lingers just long enough to make you yearn for another sip.
But we didn't stop there. We added 1 lb. of 2-Row Brewer's Malt to the mix, infusing the brew with a subtle complexity that will keep you guessing with every sip. The 8 oz. of Caramel 40L and Carapils Malt contribute to the beer's beautiful amber color and provide a hint of toasty goodness that will make your taste buds sing.
To balance out the sweetness, we carefully selected hops that complement the malt profile. The 1 oz. of East Kent Goldings Hops adds a touch of earthiness, while the 2 oz. of Fuggle Hops bring a gentle bitterness that rounds out the flavor profile. It's a harmonious blend that will make your taste buds do a happy dance.
Now, let's talk about the stars of the show: the 4 oz. of Vanilla Flavoring and 4 oz. of Cognac Chips. These additions take this beer to a whole new level of sophistication. The vanilla flavoring adds a velvety smoothness that caresses your palate, while the cognac chips infuse the brew with a subtle warmth and complexity that will make you feel like you're sipping on a glass of the finest cognac.
So, what can you expect when you crack open a bottle of our Vanilla Cognac Barrel Ale? A symphony of flavors that will transport you to a cozy woodworking workshop, surrounded by friends and the comforting aroma of mustaches (yes, mustaches!). It's a beer that pairs perfectly with good company, craftsmanship, and the joy of savoring life's little pleasures.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to indulge in a beer that is as refined as it is delicious. Order your Vanilla Cognac Barrel Ale beer kit today and elevate your brewing experience to new heights. Cheers to sophistication and the art of brewing!
ABV: 5.5%
IBU: 30
SG: 1.056
FG: 1.014
SRM: 10
- 6 lbs. Amber Dry Malt Extract
- 1 lb. 2-Row Brewer’s Malt
- 8 oz. Caramel 40L
- 8 oz. Carapils Malt
- 1 oz. East Kent Goldings Hops
- 2 oz. Fuggle Hops
- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 1 Packet Dry Yeast (Fermentis Safale US-05)
- 4 oz. Vanilla Flavoring
- 4 oz. Cognac Chips
HOPS SCHEDULE
- 60 minutes: 1 oz. East Kent Goldings Hops (Bittering)
- 15 minutes: 2 oz. Fuggle Hops (Flavor/Aroma)
INSTRUCTIONS
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. Cognac 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 and 4 oz. of Vanilla flavoring. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
15. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!
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 Vanilla Cognac Barrel 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
SanitizerGood sanitation practices are absolutely fundamental to good beer making. Five Star San is the premier sanitizer you will need to make your Vanilla Cognac Barrel 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.
BottlesWhen your Vanilla Cognac Barrel 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.
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 PotsThe 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 Vanilla Cognac Barrel Ale 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.
SiphonsAuto-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.
The fermenter pictured here is standard for a 5 gallon beer kit.
HosesMany 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 Vanilla Cognac Barrel Ale over a few feet of unsanitary hose.
FunnelsPouring 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.
AirlocksIt 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.
Bungs and stoppers should also be periodically replaced. They can dry out and harbor bacteria.
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.
CapperWhen you bottle your Vanilla Cognac Barrel 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
By the end of the 19th century, production of beer had shifted from homemade to industrialized manufacturing as a result of the Industrial Revolution, and domestic brewing had become insignificant.
