Pretzel Date Munich Helle Beer Kit - Extract

Brew a smooth, easy drinking lager inspired beer with the Pretzel Date Munich Helles Beer Kit. This traditional German Helles style showcases rich malt character, subtle sweetness, and exceptional drinkability, making it the perfect beer for backyard gatherings, fall celebrations, and Oktoberfest inspired occasions. 

Featuring a carefully selected blend of premium malts, Pretzel Date pours a brilliant golden color with a clean, crisp finish. Expect flavors of fresh bread crust, light honey, and soft biscuit notes balanced by mild noble hop character. The result is a refreshing, malt forward beer that invites another sip.

This kit is fermented with NovaLager yeast, an innovative hybrid lager strain that delivers authentic lager character while fermenting at ale temperatures. That means you can enjoy clean fermentation, reduced sulfur production, and excellent results without the need for traditional cold lager fermentation equipment.

With an alcohol content ranging from 4.7% to 5.1% ABV, Pretzel Date offers the perfect balance of flavor and sessionability. Whether you're an experienced homebrewer or brewing your first lager-style beer, this kit makes it easy to create a classic German favorite with modern convenience.

ABV: 4.7% - 5.1%
IBUs: 15
Original Gravity: 1.042 - 1.048
Final Gravity: 1.008 - 1.010
SRM: 8
Disclaimer: All calculations are for approximation purposes only.

INGREDIENTS

Malt Extracts:
- 3.3 lbs Munich Liquid Malt Extract
- 2 lbs Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract
 
Specialty Malts: ***Crushed into one bag***
1 lb Aromatic Munich Malt
4 oz American Honey Malt
 
Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 2 oz Hallertau Hops
 
Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 packet Lallemand NovaLager Yeast
 
Also Included:
- Muslin Grain Bag
- Irish Moss/Yeast Energizer Combo (Last 15 Mins of boil)
- 5 oz Priming Sugar

HOPS SCHEDULE   

- 1 oz Hallertau Hops (60 minutes)
- ½ oz Hallertau Hops (10 minutes)
- ½ oz Hallertau Hops at flameout.

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, sparge (rinse) with hot water into the wort, and discard.
4. Add the malt extracts and stir until fully dissolved.
5. Bring the wort up to a rolling boil. 
6. Add the hops according to the hop schedule. 
7. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. At 15 minutes add Yeast Energizer / Irish Moss Combo Packet.
9. Cool the wort to 68°F. An immersion chiller or ice bath works well for this.
10. Transfer the wort to a fermenter and top off with clean, filtered water to 5 gallons. 
11. Pitch the yeast and seal the fermenter. 
12. Ferment at 68°F or lower for 10-14 days or until fermentation is complete.
13. Transfer to a bottling bucket and stir in 5 oz. priming sugar and mix until evenly distributed and bottle your beer.
14. Once bottled, allow 2 weeks for carbonation in a cool, dark room. Enjoy!