Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone Beer Kit - Extract

The Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone Beer Kit - Extract is your ticket to crafting a beer that boasts a deep amber hue and an exceptional balance of malt and piney-citrus hops. Imagine yourself as a flavor alchemist, transforming simple ingredients into a brew that mirrors the iconic Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, a true benchmark for American Pale Ales. With this kit, you’re not just brewing beer; you’re recreating a legend.

Dive into the heart of this brew with 6 lbs of Briess Golden Light Dry Malt Extract, the backbone that provides a rich, malty foundation. Complementing this are 1 lb of Caramel/Crystal Malt 60L and 0.5 lb of Carapils Malt, both steeping grains that add layers of caramel sweetness and a creamy mouthfeel. As you brew, the aroma of 1 oz of Perle Hops fills the air, setting the stage with a robust bitterness that perfectly balances the malt.

But the magic doesn’t stop there. You’ll add 1 oz of Cascade Hops for flavor, infusing your brew with a burst of citrus and pine that dances on your palate. Another 1 oz of Cascade Hops is reserved for aroma, ensuring that every sip is a fragrant journey. To refine your creation, a teaspoon of Irish Moss is included to clarify your brew, while 0.5 tsp of Yeast Energizer ensures a vigorous fermentation. Finally, a packet of American Ale Yeast brings it all together, fermenting your ingredients into a full-bodied beer with a complex hop character.

With the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone Beer Kit, you’re not just following a recipe; you’re embarking on a brewing adventure. Each step brings you closer to a pint that’s as satisfying to make as it is to drink. So, roll up your sleeves, fire up the kettle, and let this kit guide you to a brew that’s as legendary as its inspiration.

ABV: 5.6%
IBU: 38
BU/GU: 0.73
Original Gravity (OG): 1.053
Final Gravity (FG): 1.012
SRM: 9
Degrees Plato: 13.1

Extracts & Fermentables:

6 lbs Briess Golden Light Dry Malt Extract
1 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt 60L (steeping grain)
0.5 lb Carapils Malt (steeping grain)
1 oz Perle Hops (Bittering)
1 oz Cascade Hops (Flavor)
1 oz Cascade Hops (Aroma)
1 tsp Irish Moss
0.5 tsp Yeast Energizer
1 packet American Ale Yeast

Additives:

5 oz Priming Sugar
1 Muslin Bag

Steep Specialty Grains:

Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F.

Steep Caramel/Crystal 60L and Carapils Malts in a grain bag for 30 minutes. Remove grains.

Boil the Wort:

Bring to a boil and add 6.6 lbs Golden Light LME. Stir until fully dissolved.
Add 1 oz Perle Hops and boil for 60 minutes.
Add 1 tsp Irish Moss and 0.5 tsp Yeast Energizer with 15 minutes remaining.
Add 1 oz Cascade Hops with 10 minutes remaining.
Add 1 oz Cascade Hops at flameout.

Chill and Ferment:

Cool wort to 68°F and top off with water to achieve a total volume of 5 gallons.
Transfer to a sanitized fermenter and pitch American Ale Yeast.
Ferment at 68°F for 10–14 days.

Packaging Options:

Priming for Bottling:

Dissolve 5 oz of priming sugar in 2 cups boiling water and let it cool.
Transfer the beer from the fermenter into a sanitized bottling bucket, leaving behind sediment.
Stir in the priming sugar solution gently, without aerating the beer.
Bottle the beer using sanitized bottles and cap them securely.
Store bottles at room temperature for 2-3 weeks for carbonation.

Kegging:

Transfer the beer into a sanitized keg.
Seal and purge oxygen by burping the keg with CO₂.
Set the CO₂ regulator to 12 PSI and store at 38°F for 2-3 weeks before serving.