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1005

VIENNA LAGER

Munich, Vienna and caramel malts combine to provide a rich malt aroma.  When lagered this beer will finish clean and dry with no fruity esters.  Vienna Lager is moderately hopped. This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

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1006 ENGLISH PALE ALE

A classic English style that yields medium-high bitterness above a foundation of caramel maltiness.  Hop character is derived from heavy bittering addition.  This is a well-balanced, drinkable Special Bitter.

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1007 AMERICAN AMBER

Pale ale malt combined with medium caramel malt create a rich, copper color.  Bitterness is balanced to match the malt character.  Smooth clean finish with moderate carbonation level.

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1008 CONTINENTAL PILSNER

One of the world's classic beer styles, this recipe is best enjoyed when lagered.  Pilsner malt extract produces a straw color.  A dry beer that finishes with ample hop bitterness. This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

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1010 RED ALE

A medium-light bodied ale with a deep red hue.  Our Red Ale is smooth and easy drinking.  Nice balance of caramel malts and specialty grains.  Low hop bitterness

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1011 AMERICAN CREAM ALE

An ale version of the American lager style.  Clean, light and simple to brew.  Faint malt notes with a hint of corn-like presence.  An easy drinker.

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1013

AMERICAN PALE ALE

Perhaps the most widely brewed American style ale.  Moderately strong hop aroma and bitterness.  Pale ale malt base provides deep gold, almost amber, color and medium-bodied mouthfeel

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1015

 

KÖLSCH

Kölsch is a crisp, clean, easy-drinking ale.  It has a straw-yellow hue similar to a pilsner, but is less hoppy, a bit sweeter and uses pale malts and a small amount of wheat.  The lager-like characteristics this ale is famous for are achieved by using a liquid Kölsch yeast.

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1016 ENGLISH BROWN ALE

This medium-bodied brew has a malty character surrounded by a nutty aroma.  Crystal malts with a touch of chocolate malt create the brown color balanced by a subdued hop flavor.

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1018 AMERICAN LIGHT

This recipe uses the traditional combination of pilsner malt, rice and corn adjuncts.  It is light-bodied, refreshing and thirst quenching.  A very easy recipe to brew and an excellent entry to craft brewing.

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1021 EUROPEAN BOCK

A dark, moderately strong malty lager.  Our Bock uses Munich malt extracts and darker specialty grains for color adjustment.  This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

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1023 IRISH STOUT

A dark, roasty, creamy ale.  Although nearly black in color, this beer is medium-bodied and finishes dry from the roasted barley addition.  Maltodextrin creates a thick, long-lasting head.

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1026 GERMAN ALTBIER

A classic German style, our Altbier is amber colored with a nice malty character. It is moderately hopped maintaining the true style of this Amber hybrid.  A great beer to ferment cool and cold condition.

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1028 GERMAN OKTOBERFEST

Amber in color with a nice blend of Munich malt and crystal grains. Medium-bodied, malty and finished with a distinct hop flavor. This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

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1029

DUNKELWEIZEN

Munich and chocolate malts combine to create a darker, maltier version of its lighter counterpart, Hefeweizen.  Amber-brown in color yet medium-bodied with a slightly sweet, bready flavor.  A specialty wheat yeast produces the characteristic phenols found in traditional Weizens.

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1030 WEIZENBIER

Wheat malt and European hops create the recipe for this easy-drinking summertime classic.  Light-bodied with a smooth finish, our Weizenbier features an authentic dry wheat yeast.

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1031 ROBUST PORTER

A classic dark ale featuring chocolate and de-bittered black specialty grains.  A nice, hoppy character is balanced well against this roasty, full-bodied beer

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1037 INDIA PALE ALE

We use plenty of hops to accent this popular style.  From the bittering to the flavoring to the aroma hops, we create the perfect balance for this clean, crisp pale ale.

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1038 SCOTTISH ALE

Our Scottish Ale is full of caramel malts, both in the extract and specialty grains.  Chocolate malt, roasted barley and a touch of smoked malt bring this full-bodied, malty ale to completion.

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1040

MUNICH HELLES

A light-colored German lager with malty profile.  Slightly sweet with just enough bittering hops to balance the malt.  This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

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1033

SMOKED PORTER

Dark brown in color, this rich full-bodied Ale is smooth, with chocolate and coffee-like overtones.  Smoked malt imparts a complex, pleasant aroma and flavor with a balanced and subtle hop finish.

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1044

BELGIAN TRIPEL

Our Tripel contains one pound of light Belgian candi sugar to create a high gravity beer that is golden in color with a creamy, white head.  This kit has plenty of dried malt extract and specialty grains to accent its complexity.  The hops create a mild, spicy character.

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1045

IMPERIAL PALE ALE

Our take on the popular Arrogant Bastard Ale.  The copper-colored brew begins with an intensely rich malt flavor followed by an explosion of hop aroma and bitterness.

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1046

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT

This full-bodied dark brew has an intense roast flavor with a huge malt influence.  The slight hop bitterness is offset by a touch of sweetness from the grains.

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1047

DORTMUNDER STYLE

This American style Dortmunder is dark gold colored with a mild caramel influence from the crystal malt.  The hops drive the taste and help give this brew a nice balance with this big body and great mouthfeel.

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1048 

IMPERIAL NUT BROWN

A rich, complex high-gravity specialty ale. It's a full-bodied brew with plenty of hop character to balance this Imperial style Brown Ale.  The slight caramel and chocolate flavors are followed by a nutty aftertaste.  Includes premium Safale S-04 yeast.

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1051

WITBIER

A classic white ale brewed with wheat, barley, orange peel and coriander.  It is lightly hopped and fermented with Safbrew WB-06 resulting in an fruity, spicy, refreshing beer with a dry finish.

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1052

IMPERIAL BLOND ALE

This recipe produces a malty, high gravity, full-bodied version of this easy drinking, well-rounded beer style. Golden in color, Imperial Blonde Ale uses the lightest malt extract available and a unique balance of domestic and imported hops. A great recipe if you like big blondes!

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1055

BLACK LAGER

A smooth European lager with balanced roasted flavors and moderate hop bitterness.  Dark brown in color with medium mouthfeel and a dry lingering aftertaste.  This "Black Pils" has three hop additions and includes German-style noble hops.  Packaged with Saflager W-34/70 dry yeast.

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1056

RAUCHBIER

A unique German lager that uses roasted and smoked malts to create a well balanced beer with a toasty richness.  Includes Saflager W-34/70 dry yeast.

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1049 HOLIDAY ALE

This full-bodied amber beer has a rich, malty character that is flavored with orange peel, cinnamon and other spices.  It is a complex winter brew balanced with high alpha-acid hops.  At 7 - 8% this strong ale will be sure to warm you throughout the festive holiday season. 

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1053 HOPNOG 2009
An American IPA celebrating sustainability with organic malt, hops and specialty grains.  Includes four commemorative beer coasters, organic dried malt extract, golden liquid malt extract, organic caramel 60L, organic Palisade hops, Brewer's Gold hops.  Safale US-05 yeast and dextrose. 
 
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SUMMER ALE

Pleasant citrus notes come from the bitter orange and lemon peel.  Fermented with premium Safale US-05 dry yeast, this beer finishes clean with lingering flavors of citrus and spice.  Crisp and refreshing

 
1058 MARZEN FESTBIER
Our Marzen Festbier has a complex, malty mouthfeel obtained from Vienna, Munich and Pilsen base.  This "FEST" beer is stronger than our Classic version and is fermented with the premium Saflager S-23 yeast.
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1062 Brewer's Best® Pumpkin Spice Porter (Seasonal)
 
$50.00 each
1063 PSA India Pale Ale Ingredient Kit (Limited Release) $39.95 each