Beer Making

Light soft malt flavor combines with an interesting and pronounced hop flavor Includes Magnum, Liberty, Willamette, and Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 4.5% Estimated IBUs: 35-39 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Similar to a popular East Coast Lager, this recipe features a light soft malt flavor combined with an interesting and pronounced hop flavor/finish to produce a very tasty beer. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.045-49 SRM (Color Range): 11 IBUs: 35-39 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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Due to high demand, the milled is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory. Blond German lager with a soft body, low to medium bitterness, and predominate malt flavor Includes Northern Brewer and Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 5% Estimated IBUs: 30-32 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A big blond German Lager. Soft body with low to medium bitterness of 32 IBU and predominate malt flavor. We make it at the upper limits of gravity, according to style guidelines. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.052-56 SRM (Color Range): 5-6 IBUs: 30-32 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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Copper-colored Festbier with a strong emphasis on German malt flavor Includes Hallertau and Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 5.6% Estimated IBUs: 10-11 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer This fest beer, historically brewed in spring and aged in cold caves over the summer, is a copper colored Lager with an emphasis on that German malt flavor. Our recipe achieves that malt flavor with lots of Munich malt. The use of Caravienne and Caramunich malts contribute the copper color and a unique subdued toffee/malt flavor. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.056-60 SRM (Color Range): 10-11 IBUs: 21-25 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.6% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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A crisp, golden pilsner with a light malt flavor and spicy hop flavor Includes Perle and Czech Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 4.5% Estimated IBUs: 25-32 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Golden color with a light malt flavor. Bittering hops are Hallertau. The spicy hop flavor comes from the Czech Saaz and Hallertau hops that are added late in the boil. Low in fruity esters as is characteristic of this style. Added body comes from the addition of Dextrin Powder. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.046-50 SRM (Color Range): 4-5 IBUs: 25-32 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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A malty beer with a firm bitterness, this style can be easily enhanced by cold aging for a month or two Includes Perle and Mt. Hood hops Estimated ABV: 5% Estimated IBUs: 28 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer German for old ale, Altbiers are a German version of Brown Ale. A malty beer with a firm bitterness. It is rare to find a good commercial example of Altbier in the U.S. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.051-54 SRM (Color Range): 16 IBUs: 28 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.   Please Note: the recommended yeast found on your kit's included recipe sheet may not match the recommendations on this page. The correct yeast recommendations are found above, as well as the add-on drop down menu.  

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Special B and Caramunich malts add a slight, pleasant caramel flavor to this traditional Dubbel recipe Includes Perle and Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 5.9% Estimated IBUs: 27 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Our signature Belgian Dubbel recipe kit is to die for! We use the traditional grains: Belgian Special B and Caramunich malts which give it a slight caramel flavor that the Belgian Trippel does not have. Pour a glass, close your eyes and imagine yourself as a monk with a job to do. Now get to work and sample that beer. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.059-62 SRM (Color Range): 8-9 IBUs: 27 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.9%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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A German Lager/Ale hybrid style. Blonde in color with low hop bitterness and smooth flavor Includes Perle and Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 4.3% Estimated IBUs: 24 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer This Kolsch recipe represents a German Lager/Ale hybrid that is very smooth. Features a Kölsch yeast strain that is very lager-like even at warmer temperatures. Requires fermentation in the high 50's to low 60's followed by cold aging for several weeks. Blond color, smooth flavor. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.042-46 SRM (Color Range): 5 IBUs: 24 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.3%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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Subdued fruity flavors, good hop bite, and medium maltiness Includes 100% Northern Brewer hops Estimated ABV: 4.5% Estimated IBUs: 38-42 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer California Common is a unique tasting beer that typically utilizes Northern Brewer hops. With subdued fruity flavors, good hop bite and medium maltiness, this beer still retains its unique qualities due to a famous liquid yeast strain that retains lager characteristics up to 65 degrees. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.044-49 SRM (Color Range): 9-12 IBUs: 38-42 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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An extremely malty beer that really emphasizes malt over hops. Same recipe as our regular Scotch Ale with a helping of smoked grain Includes a single addition of Northern Brewer hops Estimated ABV: 8% Estimated IBUs: 18-23 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Same as our regular scotch ale, but with a 1/4 lb of Peat Smoked grain. This is a great beer to lay down and age for up to a couple of years. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.082-86 SRM (Color Range): 17-19 IBUs: 18-23 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 8%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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An extremely malty beer that really emphasizes malt over hops Includes a single addition of Northern Brewer hops Estimated ABV: 8% Estimated IBUs: 19-23 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer This Scotch Ale recipe is a huge, malty beer with a deep rich copper color. Scotch Ales have a flavor a little reminiscent of single malt Scotch with smoky overtones and roasted flavors. With a 1.075 to 1.080 starting gravity and 24 IBU of bitterness, it is distinctly malty, but not cloying like some Scotch Ale recipes. Scotch Ale strains typically ferment well down to 60 degrees and leave behind very few esters or fruity flavors, emphasizing the malt. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.082-86 SRM (Color Range): 18-19 IBUs: 19-23 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 8%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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Our Barleywine has a beautiful copper color, voluptuous body, and inviting smells of malt and hops Includes Magnum and Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 7.7% Estimated IBUs: 82-88 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer 15 lbs of 2-row with 1 lb of Caravienne and 1lb of Caramunich malts for a rich crystal malt flavor. Huge flavor with good balance between malt and hops. This will age gracefully for years. Not for everyone, but those who like Barley Wines love this recipe. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.076-82 SRM Color Range: 11-16 IBUs: 82-88 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 7.5-7.8%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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The flavor emphasis of this beer rests squarely on the synergy of maltiness, dark roasted malts, and oat flavor Includes Northern Brewer and British Kent Goldings hops Estimated ABV: 5.7% Estimated IBUs: 38-42 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Our Oatmeal Stout is loaded to the brim with malt! A helping of Flaked Oats give this brew a smooth, almost slick, mouthfeel, while three different dark malts—Chocolate, Black Patent, and Roasted Barlery—combine for a very complex roast flavor. A lower bittering rate from a moddest hop addition allows the flavor emphasis to rest squarely on the synergy of maltiness, dark roasted malts, and oat flavor. Oatmeal Stout is one of our most consistently well-reviewed kits and comes highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a dark, roasty beer. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.058-62 SRM (Color Range): 38 IBUs: 38-42 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.7%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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A Dry Stout in the style of Guinness with flaked barley for a wonderfully creamy head Includes a single addition of Magnum hops Estimated ABV: 6% Estimated IBUs: 41-45 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Here it is, a Dry Stout in the style of Guinness. Flaked Barley helps to provide all the protein that is needed to produce that wonderfully creamy head. 43 IBU of bitterness compliments the dryness of the Roasted Barley to produce authentic Irish Dry Stout. The liquid yeast is of course from Irish decent. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.060-64 SRM (Color Range): 35 IBUs: 41-45 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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Full, crisp flavor, black color, and a nice, dry finish. Similar to our Porter recipe but with Roasted Barley Includes Northern Brewer and Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 4.5% Estimated IBUs: 27-31 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Very similar to our Porter, but includes Roasted Barley and a higher hopping rate for a true Stout flavor. This is a microbrewery style Dry Stout with a pretty good dose of bitterness at 30 IBU. Full, crisp flavor, black color, and a nice dry finish. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.045-51 SRM (Color Range): 34-36 IBUs: 27-31 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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A classic Porter recipe with a smooth, creamy body and delicious roasty flavor Includes Northern Brewer and Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 4.8% Estimated IBUs: 31-34 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Chocolate and Black Patent malts are the backbone of this style. Our all-grain version of Porter features munich malt for a little maltiness and carapils for better mouthfeel and head retention. The Northern Brewer hops impart a nice, but not overpowering bitterness. Good first dark beer. However, for many people, this is their favorite style. Just ask Regan who is a Porter nut. All of our Porter recipes are descendants of his designs which date back to the 1980s. You will not find any Roasted Barley in our Porter recipes as we believe this is the defining difference between Stout and Porter. If you would like to see the difference for yourself try making our B3 Stout (in extract) or our Silk Stout in all grain form and then one of our Porters. It is fun to have them on tap at the same time and show people the difference in dark beers. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.048-52 SRM (Color Range): 29-30 IBUs: 31-34 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.8%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.  

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A uniquely flavored English IPA featuring BKG hops and French oak chips Includes Magnum and British Kent Goldings hops Estimated ABV: 6.5% Estimated IBUs: 54-56 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer This English IPA features British Pale 2-Row and British Kent Goldings and Magnum hops for a nice, unique English flavor. It comes with 1 oz of toasted French Oak Chips that can be added to the fermenter after the first week of fermentation. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.066-69 SRM (Color Range): 11 IBUs: 54-56 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.5%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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An incredibly aromatic IPA celebrating the delightfully earthy/citrusy Columbus hop (aka CTZ or Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus)  Includes 100% Columbus hops Estimated ABV: 6% Estimated IBUs: 62-66 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A great IPA recipe that features the high oil content Columbus hop in the finish. Lots and lots of aroma combined with very evident hop flavor.  The Columbus hop flavor and aroma help work to soften the apparent bitterness. The malt and grain remains the same as the American IPA recipe. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.058-64 SRM (Color Range): 6-10 IBUs: 62-66 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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Our American IPA recipe leans into the delicious Cascade hop. Drinkable right away and even more enjoyable after a short period of aging Includes Magnum and Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 6% Estimated IBUs: 81-86 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer An IPA is like a Pale Ale on steroids - take a pale ale and add more malt, more grain, and more hops. Our version, with 12 lbs of 2-row and 5.5 oz of Magnum and Cascade hops, is big. IPA is drinkable right away but gets better with 1-2 months of aging, as the alcohol mellows and the different flavors mix together. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.058-64 SRM (Color Range): 7-10 IBUs: 81-86 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.  

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A very full, robust beer that is richer, maltier, and less bitter flavor than our American Brown Ale Includes 100% Northern Brewer hops Estimated ABV: 5% Estimated IBUs: 28-32 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer More malt than the American Brown for a maltier flavor. A little Victory malt is used to give nuttiness. Medium bitterness with a mellow hop flavor. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.052-55 SRM (Color Range): 16 IBUs: 28-32 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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Light, crisp flavor spiced with Bitter Orange Peel and Coriander Includes 100% Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 6% Estimated IBUs: 16-20 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A very unique Belgian Ale. This recipe has moderate bitterness from early kettle additions of Saaz hops. This beer is spiced with Bitter Orange Peel and Coriander which lends a surprisingly pleasant flavor and aroma. The grain bill includes Oats and Flaked Barley which when combined with a very special non-flocculating yeast leaves a cloudy, almost white appearance. Hence the name wit which means white. This is a very refreshing style that has a light, crisp flavor. There are some phenolic flavors as well, like you would find in some Belgian Abbey Ales and even German Hefeweizen. Hoegarden or Celis White would be some commercial examples that represent this style. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.060-66 SRM (Color Range): 5 IBUs: 16-20 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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Smooth and complex beer loosely based on the Northern England Brown Style Includes Northern Brewer and British Kent Goldings hops Estimated ABV: 5.9% Estimated IBUs: 31-35 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer The malt predominates in this smooth, complex wonderful beer. Bring it to different parts of the mouth to taste malt, bitterness, hop flavor. Features Munich extract and Abbey malt for a malty flavor and aroma. British Kent Golding hops in the finish provide for authentic English flavor. Loosely created in the Northern England Brown Style, but bigger in every way. You can't buy this at your local grocery store! MoreBeer! partner Olin Schultz's favorite beer. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.054-60 SRM (Color Range): 18 IBUs: 31-35 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.9%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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