Honeybee Wheat Beer Kit

Description

Your Label Peelers Honeybee Wheat 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.

Let the Honeybee Wheat beer kit be your muse, guiding you through a symphony of flavors that dance upon your palate like a literary masterpiece. With 6 lbs. of Bavarian Wheat dry malt extract, you'll create a canvas as light and refreshing as the first page of a new novel. The 8 oz. of caramel Munich (60L) weaves a subtle sweetness into the narrative, painting your brew with a deep golden hue reminiscent of a sun-kissed meadow.

The plot thickens with 8 oz. of American Honey Malt, infusing your creation with a distinct honeyed essence that lingers like a well-crafted metaphor. The trio of Centennial, Willamette, and Columbus hops, each weighing in at 1 oz., adds a whisper of spice to the aroma, as if to hint at the twists and turns that lie ahead.

Fear not, intrepid brewer, for the Yeast Energizer and Irish Moss combo packet shall be your trusty sidekick, ensuring a high-quality brew worthy of a standing ovation. And as the curtain falls on your brewing journey, the Dry Ale Yeast (Safbrew WB-06) delivers a grand finale, culminating in a wonderfully balanced beer with a complex flavor profile that leaves your audience enraptured.

So, raise a glass to the Honeybee Wheat beer kit, your ticket to a world of unique and delicious flavors, where each sip is a story waiting to be told.

ABV: 5.9% - 6.2%
IBU: 55
SG: 1.056
FG: 1.008
SRM: 9

Ingredients

Extracts:
- 6 lbs. Bavarian Wheat Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Grains: ***Combined into one bag***
- 8 oz. Carmel Munich (60L)
- 8 oz. Gambrinus Honey Malt

Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz. Centennial Hops
- 1 oz. Willamette Hops
- 1 oz. Columbus Hops

Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***

- 1 package SafAle WB-06

Also Included:
- 5 oz Priming Sugar
- Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet
- Muslin Grain Bag

Hop Schedule

- 60 minutes: 1 oz. Centennial Hops (Bittering)
- 15 minutes: 1 oz. Willamette Hops (Flavor)
- 5 minutes: 1 oz. Columbus Hops (Aroma)

Instructions

1. Heat 2-3 gallons of water to 155°F.
2. Place grains in a grain bag and steep in the hot water for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the grain bag and discard. Stir in malt extracts until fully dissolved.
4. Bring the wort to a boil.
5. Once boiling, add the hops according to the hop schedule.
6. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. At the 15 minute hop addition also add the Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
8. Cool the wort to 70°F. An immersion chiller or ice bath works well for this.
9. Transfer the wort to a sanitized fermenter and top off with cold water to 5 gallons.
10. Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter.
11. Ferment at 68-70°F for 10-14 days.
12. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar. Mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
13. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!