Tiny Tank Tread Light Lager Beer Kit - Extract

Tiny Tank Tread Light Lager Beer Kit - Extract

If you're looking for a beer that delivers crisp refreshment without knocking you flat, the Tiny Tank Tread Light Lager Beer Kit has your back. Designed for flavor-forward session drinking, this light lager brings you a clean, balanced profile with just enough hop character to keep things interesting—all at a highly crushable 3.5% ABV.

Crafted with 6 lbs of Pilsner Dry Malt Extract and 1 lb of Vienna Malt, this recipe lays down a soft malt base that’s light in color (SRM 3) and smooth on the palate. Expect a gentle touch of bready sweetness from the Vienna malt, which plays perfectly with the hop additions.

The hop schedule is where this lager gets its snappy edge. A noble bitterness comes from 1 oz of Hallertau hops at 60 minutes, laying a subtle but firm foundation. Then, Saaz hops—classic for their delicate floral and spicy notes—step in at the 15- and 5-minute marks to add a clean, refreshing finish. At 20 IBU, this beer keeps bitterness in check while still delivering a crisp hop snap that cuts through the malt with precision.

Fermented with two packets of SafLager W-34/70, one of the world’s most reliable lager strains, Tiny Tank Tread Light Lager finishes dry (FG: 1.009) and crystal-clean. You'll get brilliant clarity and a refined mouthfeel that lets every subtle nuance shine through.

Whether you're planning a long afternoon BBQ, a tailgate, or just want something easy-drinking in your fridge, this light lager beer kit is built to perform. It's low in alcohol, light on the palate, but big on character—exactly what you'd expect from a smartly built lager recipe that doesn’t need to shout to be heard.

Key Features

• Light Lager Beer Kit (Extract)

• 3.5% ABV for easy, sessionable drinking

• Crisp finish with mild bitterness (20 IBU)

• Hallertau and Saaz hops for floral and spicy character

• Clean lager fermentation with SafLager W-34/70

• Perfect for light beer lovers and summertime brewing

ABV: 3.5%
IBU: 20
Original Gravity (OG): 1.038
Final Gravity (FG): 1.009
SRM: 3
Disclaimer: All calculations are for approximation purposes only.

Extracts & Fermentables:

6 lbs Pilsner Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Grains:

1 lb Vienna Malt

Hops:

1 oz Hallertau Hops - 60 min (Bittering)
1 oz Saaz Hops - 15 min (Flavor)
1 oz Saaz Hops - 5 min (Aroma)

Yeast:

A Packet of Dry Lager Yeast

Additives:

5 oz Priming Sugar
1 Muslin Bag

HOPS SCHEDULE

1 oz Hallertau Hops - 60 min
1 oz Saaz Hops - 15 min
1 oz Saaz Hops - 5 min

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Equipment:

Sanitize all brewing equipment, fermenter, airlock, and any tools that will come into contact with the wort.
Steep Specialty Grains:

Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F.
Add Vienna Malt to a muslin bag and steep for 30 minutes.
Remove the muslin bag and allow it to drain into the kettle. Do not squeeze. Discard the grains.
Dissolve Extract:

Remove the kettle from heat and slowly stir in the Pilsner Dry Malt Extract, ensuring it fully dissolves.
Return the kettle to heat and bring the wort to a boil.

Boil & Hop Schedule:

Boil for 60 minutes, adding hops according to the schedule:
1 oz Hallertau Mittelfrüh Hops at 60 minutes.
1 oz Saaz Hops at 15 minutes.
1 oz Saaz Hops at 5 minutes.

Cool and Transfer:

After the boil, use an immersion chiller or ice bath to cool the wort down to 50°F as quickly as possible.
Transfer to Fermenter:

Pour or siphon the cooled wort into a sanitized fermenter.
Add enough clean, filtered water to bring the total volume up to 5 gallons.

Pitch Yeast and Fermentation:

Pitch a packet of Lager dry yeast into the fermenter.
Ferment at 50°F for 3-4 weeks.

Lagering (Recommended):

After primary fermentation, cold crash to 34°F and hold for 4-6 weeks to smooth out the flavor.

Packaging:

Priming for Bottling:

Dissolve 5 oz of priming sugar in 2 cups boiling water.
Cool the sugar solution, then add it to a sanitized bottling bucket.
Transfer beer to the bucket, mix gently, and bottle.
Condition bottles at room temperature for approximately 4-6 weeks before chilling and serving.

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 approximately 4-6 weeks.