Flavor Description
Blue Ribbon Cherry Cobbler Ale Beer Kit delivers a rich, dessert-inspired brew that balances sweet cherry character with classic malt depth. You'll enjoy the warm, toasty flavors of biscuit and caramel from a malt bill built on amber and dark dry malt extract, Bonlander Munich, and a curated blend of caramel and honey malts. These layers create a crust-like backbone that perfectly supports the bold addition of 32 oz. of real cherry concentrate. A touch of graham cracker flavoring adds a nostalgic bakery finish, rounding out this cobbler-style ale. Czech Saaz hops provide just enough herbal bitterness to balance the sweetness, giving your beer a clean, refreshing edge. If you're looking for a fruit-forward beer with real malt complexity, this cherry cobbler ale kit lets you brew a smooth, flavorful pint that stands out with every sip.
ABV: 7.1% - 7.5%
IBUs: 20
Original Gravity: 1.062 - 1.070
Final Gravity: 1.009 - 1.012
SRM: 17
Disclaimer: All calculations are approximate.
INGREDIENTS
Malt Extracts:
- 3 lbs. Amber Dry Malt Extract
- 1 lb. Dark Dry Malt Extract
Specialty Grains: ***Combined in one bag***
- 1 lb. Bonlander Munich Malt
- 8 oz. American Honey Malt
- 8 oz. Brown Caramel Malt
- 8 oz. Biscuit Malt
- 8 oz. Caramel Munich Malt
Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 2 oz. Czech Saaz Hops
Flavor Concentrate:
- 32 oz. Cherry Concentrate (Added to wort before topping up with cool water to 5 gallons.)
Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- Packet Dry Yeast (SafAle US-05)
Also Included:
- 4 oz. Graham Flavoring Extract
- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- 5 oz. Priming Sugar
- Muslin Grain Bag
HOPS SCHEDULE
- 60 Minutes: 1 oz. Czech Saaz Hops (Bittering)
- 20 Minutes: 1 oz. Czech Saaz Hops (Flavoring)
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 150°F.
2. Remove from heat and place grains in a grain bag and steep in the hot water for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the grain bag, sparge (rinse) with warm water into the wort, and discard.
4. Bring the wort to a boil.
5. Once boiling, remove from heat. Add the malt extract and stir until fully dissolved.
6. Return to heat and resume boiling.
7. Add the hops according to the hop schedule.
8. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. At 15 minutes add Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
10. Once the boil is complete, cool the wort to 70°F. An immersion chiller or ice bath works well for this.
11. Transfer the wort to a sanitized fermenter add 32 oz. of Cherry Concentrate then top off with cold water to 5 gallons.
12. Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter.
13. Ferment at 68-70°F for 10-14 days (or until fermentation is complete).
14. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in the 4 oz. of graham flavoring and 5 oz. of priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
15. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!
