Monk Lite Belgian Ale Beer Kit - All Grain

Your Monk Lite Belgian Ale Label Peelers Original All Grain 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.

The Monk Lite Belgian Ale Beer Kit - All Grain offers you the chance to craft a crisp and highly drinkable Belgian-style ale with ease. With an ABV of just 3.5%, this light beer is perfect for those who appreciate subtle complexity without the heavy alcohol content. Expect a smooth, soft malt character that provides a gentle backbone, complemented by delicate hints of pear, clove, and a touch of citrusy hops. These flavors work harmoniously, delivering a refreshing yet nuanced drinking experience.

The Monk Lite Belgian Ale’s balanced profile makes it a great choice for those seeking a session-friendly beer that retains the classic Belgian character. The low bitterness (IBU: 22) ensures a smooth finish, while the light golden hue (SRM: 5) adds visual appeal. This all-grain kit gives you everything you need to brew a refined and approachable beer, perfect for sipping during relaxed moments or enjoying with friends.

With an Original Gravity (OG) of 1.036 and Final Gravity (FG) of 1.009, this beer kit creates a delightful balance of sweetness and dryness. Whether you’re new to brewing or a seasoned pro, the Monk Lite Belgian Ale kit ensures you’ll enjoy a high-quality brew that reflects the true essence of Belgian-style ales without overwhelming intensity.

Craft your perfect light Belgian ale with the Monk Lite Belgian Ale Beer Kit—where tradition meets ease and quality in every sip.

• ABV: 3.5%
• IBU: 22
• BU/GU: 0.58
• Original Gravity (OG): 1.036
• Final Gravity (FG): 1.009
• SRM: 5
• Degrees Plato: 9.5
• Disclaimer: All calculations are for approximation purposes only.

HOPS SCHEDULE

1 oz Styrian Celiea (Golding) Hops - 60 min
1 oz Saaz Hops - 10 min

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Equipment:

1. Sanitize all brewing equipment, fermenter, airlock, and any tools that will come into contact with the wort.

Mash:

2. Heat 2.6 - 3 gallons of water to 150°F.
3. Add Brewers 2-Row Malt, Pilsner Malt, and Flaked Wheat to the mash tun.
4. Mash at 150°F for 75 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sparge:

5. Heat 4 gallons of water to 170°F.
6. Sparge the grains, collecting 6.5 gallons of pre-boil wort.

Boil & Hop Schedule:

7. Bring the wort to a rolling boil for 60 minutes.
8. Add hops according to the schedule:
   • 1 oz Styrian Celiea (Golding) Hops at 60 minutes.
   • 1 oz Saaz Hops at 10 minutes.

Cool and Transfer:

9. Use an immersion chiller or counterflow chiller to cool the wort to 65°F.
10. Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter.

Fermentation:

11. Pitch 1 packet of Belgian Yeast into the fermenter.
12. Ferment at 65°F for 10–14 days, ensuring the fermentation temperature remains stable.

Conditioning:

13. After primary fermentation, transfer the beer to a secondary fermenter (if desired) and condition at 40°F for 2 weeks to enhance clarity.

Packaging Options:

Priming for Bottling:

14. Dissolve 5 oz of priming sugar in 2 cups boiling water.
15. Cool the sugar solution, then add it to a sanitized bottling bucket.
16. Transfer beer to the bucket, mix gently, and bottle.
17. Condition bottles at room temperature for 2-3 weeks before chilling and serving.

Kegging:

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