If you want to learn the art of homebrewing, this book is the place to start.
How To Brew contains basic information for the first time brewer and technical information for the Master Brewer. This was the first book to include legitimate in-depth information on all-grain brewing at home. The author is a passionate homebrewer and a metallurgist by trade. There is a great section on the different metals involved in brewing and how to treat and care for them. The information in this book is so valuable, you will continue to refer back to it year after year--we know we do.
This is a new and updated version of How To Brew with more emphasis on the "top five priorities":
Sanitation
Fermentation Temperature Control
Proper Yeast Management
The Boil
The Recipe
There are also 5 new chapters:
Malting and Brewing
Strong Beers
Fruit Beers
Sour Beers
Adjusting Water for Style
Explore the evolution of one of craft beer's most popular styles, India Pale Ale. Loaded with brewing tips from some of the country's best brewers, IPA covers techniques from water treatment to hopping procedures. Included are 48 recipes ranging from historical beers to recipes for the most popular contemporary IPAs made by craft brewers such as Deschutes Brewery, BrewDog, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Pizza Port Brewing, and Russian River Brewing Company.
This BrewMaster Series kit was scaled down to a homebrew batch size in collaboration with the brewmasters at Russian River Brewing Company
THE original Pliny the Elder recipe, given to us directly by Vinnie at Russian River Brewing Company
High bitterness and intense hop flavor with a dry malt finish
Includes whole Cascade, Magnum, Simcoe®, Columbus, and Centennial hops
Estimated ABV: 8%
Estimated IBUs: 100+
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Pliny the Elder is a truly amazing beer with a cult like following, and was once one of the hardest IPAs to find, as Russian River brewed it in very limited quantities. Depending on where you live, it may still be next to impossible to track down! But with this killer clone kit you can make your own Pliny and perhaps you will develop your own cult following where you are worshiped by your beer loving friends. (Hey, it could happen!). Light malt color, huge hops, and a dry finish. Be prepared for an outrageous amount of flavor.
This is THE original Pliny the Elder recipe, given to us directly by Vinnie at Russian River Brewing Company. This beer is an intense Double IPA. High bitterness with a dry malt finish, 8% alcohol, 6 separate hot side hop additions, 3 separate dry hop additions, and intense hop flavor and aroma! Pliny sets the standard for Double IPAs!
Who is Pliny the Elder?
This beer is named after Gainus Plinius Secondus, or Pliny the Elder, a Roman author, lawyer, naval man and naturalist who first mentions the botanical name for hops in his writings - lupus salictarius, which translated from Latin means Wolf Among Willows. Sadly, Pliny died while helping people escape the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in August, 79 AD. Pliny the Younger was the nephew of Pliny the Elder and is the name of another outrageous and highly sought-after beer from Russian River.
Russian River Brewing
If you have not tasted beers from Russian River Brewing Company, you should put it way up on your priority list. This is a brewery with huge demand that keeps quality as a first priority. Owner Vinnie Cilurzo is also unique in that he still actively brews and tests recipes and ingredients (on a MoreBeer! Brewsculpture by the way) on a constant basis. Amazing.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.070-74
SRM (Color Range): 10
IBUs: 198-202 (this is a theoretical number, you will actually get around 100 IBU)
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 included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
Author, Gordon Strong, three time Ninkasi Winner at the National Homebrewers Conference takes you on a homebrewing journey.
Brewing Better Beer is a complete book how to brew great beer at home and win in competitions. A comprehensive format that includes tips, hints, examples, techniques, and recipes. Brewing Better Beer is the one book experienced homebrewers need to up their game.
Gordon won the Ninkasi Award in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
"Preparing for a homebrew competition helps you make better beer because it causes you to focus on what the judges will evaluate. So you have to optimize your brewing for the best consumer experience. If you can present a beer that will wow the judges, you can certainly have good beer on tap all the time at home."
"I really appreciate a good American Pale Ale. I think it's a good mark as to the brewer's skill since it's so straight-forward. It also can have a wide range of interpretations, so it does allow for some brewer creativity."
"I'm a Grand Master beer judge and the current president of the BJCP (www.bjcp.org). I firmly believe that becoming a beer judge is the single best thing a brewer can do to improve their beer since it helps you understand and evaluate your own products. It causes you to think about how the ingredients and processes result in what's in your glass, and to diagnose potential problems."
Flash Brewing® Kits from MoreBeer!® require only 10 minutes to brew. Just mix and ferment.
An amazing Centennial hop bomb of an IPA modeled after Bell's Brewery Two Hearted® American IPA
Flavored with Centennial Cryo Hops®
Estimated ABV: 7%
Estimated IBUs: 60
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
I Heart IPA Flash Brewing® Kit
I Heart IPA is based on the famous Bell’s Two Hearted® IPA. Light in color and overall maltiness but heavy on the Centennial hops that made Two Hearted® IPA famous. Centennial hops are an American classic with their citrus, lemon, and grapefruit flavors.
Flash Brewing® Kits
Introducing MoreBeer!'s Flash Brewing® Kits! Designed for both novice and seasoned homebrewers, these innovative recipe kits allow you to simply mix the ingredients with water and add yeast for fermentation. This streamlined process not only saves you valuable time but also simplifies brewing without sacrificing flavor. Say hello to a faster, easier way to craft exceptional beer at home.
Typically, brewing requires you to boil your malt and hops for one hour, followed by another hour for cooling. Flash Brewing® eliminates the need to boil. Our Flash Brewing® malt recipes have been boiled and whirlpooled before they are dried. We then use a HopBite™ shot for bitterness combined with a mix of traditional hop pellets for flavor. Flash Yeast™ starts quickly and consistently produces clean beer that lets the malt and hops shine. The result is a high-quality beer that will absolutely surprise you.
If you want to read more about the development of Flash Brewing® at MoreBeer! or have more questions please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Equipment Required for Flash Brewing®
Flash Brews can be fermented in any wide mouth 6 or 7-gallon fermenter you already own. We suggest a wide mouth fermenter so you can easily pour in the ingredients. The 7-gallon Fermonster fermenter is a perfect choice. If you are new to brewing and need a fermentation kit, check out the Flash Brewing® Starter Kit for 5-gallon recipes.
Includes:
I Heart IPA Flash Malt™: 7 lbs
Centennial Cryo Hops®: 2 oz
HopBite™: 60 IBU Shot
Flash Yeast™
Flash Brewing® Instructions
Flash Brewing® recipe kits do not include priming sugar. For bottling, we recommend PopTops™ Swing Top Bottles and Pop Shots Carbonation Tablets.
Cryo Hops® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Our most affordable brewing kit! Includes the most necessary items you'll need to make your first beer A great starter kit choice if you already have a 2.5-3 gallon pot at home Measuring & testing equipment included to track fermentation temperature and alcohol production Includes cleaning equipment and sanitizer so you'll be ready for your first brew and the next!
Step-by-Step instruction pamphlet fine-tuned over 20 years for easy success Our Homebrewing Starter Kit gets you started in homebrewing at a very affordable price. It is also the simplest system to use. Anyone can follow the step-by-step directions and produce truly great beer with the first batch! This upgradeable system is designed around two, food-grade plastic buckets which feature our handy Sediment Block Spigots for quick and easy liquid transfers. After performing the Brew Day boil process, the first bucket is used to ferment the beer for two weeks. It's then transfered into the second bucket at bottling time, and out of that bucket into your bottles. This Kit Includes: Food Grade Plastic Six Gallon Ferrmenter with spigot, stopper and airlock Food Grade Bottling Bucket with spigot Mesh bags for steeping grain and hops on Brew Day Thermometer for easy termperature managment Hydrometer for making key sugar measurements Transfer Tubing Bottling Wand with shut off valve Sturdy Bottle Capper 50 Bottle Caps Bottle Cleaning Brush Star San Sanitizer for true sanitizing You Will Also Need: A Brewing Kettle A Beer Ingredient Kit for each batch you brew (48) 12 oz or (24) 22 oz cappable Beer Bottles or a Home Kegging System to package your beer
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
A classic Porter recipe and a fantastic first dark beer! A super drinkable, smooth, delicious beer that everyone loves. Chocolate and Black Patent malts are the defining malts that give Porter its dark color and roasty flavor. Our recipe also features dextrin powder which gives it a creamy body. The Northern Brewer hops impart a nice, but not overpowering, bitterness.
This recipe was designed by Regan Dillon, original MoreBeer! partner, whose favorite beer style was Porter. Regan has made this Porter recipe since the 1980's so you can be assured it has passed the test of time. Jamil Zainesheff, owner of Heretic Brewing, said this Porter was the first inspiration for his future Porters, such as Shallow Grave. High praise!
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 included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
Everything that comes with our Deluxe kit plus some major upgrades Large 8.5-gallon brew kettle with ball valve port for easy transferring of liquids Copper wort chiller offers a quick & convenient way to chill wort — no ice bath required! Step-by-Step instruction pamphlet fine-tuned over 20 years for easy success Your choice of recipe kit included The Premium Homebrewing Starter Kit is our "get the best to start with" kit and comes with all the bells and whistles! Included in this beer brewing starter kit is a massive 8.5 gallon stainless steel brewing kettle, 7 gallon Fermonster fermenter, copper wort chiller, choice of ingredient kit, and all the time tested brewing equipment you need to make beer at home. Long story short, this kit has everything you need to start home brewing! We started with our Deluxe Homebrew Starter Kit (BRKIT20) and upgraded the brew kettle to an 8.5 gallon model. The larger volume kettle allows for Full-Boil brews which can have lighter color and better hop flavors. The included kettle spigot makes transferring liquid from your kettle to your Fermonster Fermenter safe and easy. Our kettle also includes a thermometer port with plug so that you can add a dedicated kettle thermometer at any time. You will also enjoy the new silicone handle grips and internally stamped volume markers. Then in order to quickly cool the beer after boiling we included our WC20 copper Wort Chiller (a $60 value!). To top it off, we upgraded the Fermonster by a gallon to a massive 7 gallon capacity. This can be key down the road when you want to brew certain styles of beer that foam a lot during fermentation. With smaller fermenters it can bubble right out of the top. Stay out of trouble by never making a mess! A larger kettle, wort chiller and bigger fermenter are some of the first upgrades new brewers make—save yourself the hassle and purchase these items at an amazing value as part of the Premium Homebrew Starter Kit, from Morebeer!™ The Fermonster Fermenter - A Huge Upgrade Over Standard Buckets or Glass "Carboy" Water Bottles Unlike buckets or glass carboys, the Fermonster fermenter was designed for brewing beer. It is made from tough, clear, virgin grade PET plastic so you can see the magic of fermentation. Unlike glass it will never break and shatter if dropped. It represents a huge upgrade over traditional buckets because these fermenters are much less likely to get scratched. Scratches can hold bacteria that can cause off flavors in the beer. The Fermonster comes with a built-in spigot that eliminates a long time issue in homebrewing of having to start a siphon to transfer your beer to the bottling bucket after fermentation is over. The large 4" lid allows for easily adding yeast, hops, or other additions. We also really love the molded-in level markers that tell you exactly when you have reached your desired volume. We Don't Skimp on Cleaning and Sanitizing Proper cleaning and sanitizing is one of the core tenants of making great beer. Some starter kits utilize an all-in-one cleaner/sanitizer that does neither job well. We’ve included the best-selling sanitizer for brewing, Star San. We also include Craftmeister oxygen-based cleaning tablets that make cleaning your Fermonster Fermenter a breeze. Other Upgrades That Make Brewing Easier We’ve also made a few items standard that really make the brew day easier including a thermometer for temperature monitoring and a hydrometer with testing jar for measuring sugar levels. Our reusable mesh bags allow for the easy removal of spent grain and hops at the end of the boil. The included stainless spoon is a really nice upgrade over plastic when you are stirring boiling liquids. Easy to follow, How-To Instructions with Videos & a FREE 800 Number with Actual Brewers to ask questions! We've taught hundreds of thousands of people how to brew in over 25 years. Our instructions are clear and simple to follow and will have you making great beer with batch number one. If you have any questions, call our on-staff brewmasters at 1-800-600-0033. In an age where 800-numbers and real customer service is going away, you can still call us and ask a question. Flip through our Interactive Brewing Instructions below and click on any play button to see a video of that step!
Recipe Options: American Ale produces a light colored, hoppy Pale Ale that puts the beloved Cascade hop on full display. Cascade hops are one of the classic American hop varieties, and we love them for their citrus, grapefruit character. Pliny the Elder is a truly amazing beer with a cult like following. This beer is an intense Double IPA that is highly bitter with an intense hop flavor and aroma thanks to its 9 separate hop additions. Haze Craze is our most popular New England IPA recipe kit. This Hazy IPA is packed with all of the hop character you'd expect from a super juicy NEIPA, and is sure to please even the most discerning hop head. Wheat and oats lend a delightful mouthfeel and silky texture. Anchorage Amber is modeled after the very popular Alaskan Amber® Ale. For those who appreciate rich malt character much more than hop flavor, this beer is a must. This Kit Includes: 7 Gallon Fermonster fermenter with built in spigot, stopper, and airlock 8.5 Gallon Stainless Steel Brew Kettle w/ thermometer port, stainless ball valve, internal volume markers, Silicone handle grips Copper Wort Chiller for quick cooling Food Grade Bucket for bottling Mesh bags for grain and hops on brew day A Thermometer for easy temperature management Hydrometer for making key sugar measurements Transfer Tubing Bottling Wand with shut off valve Sturdy Bottle Capper Bottle Caps Bottle Cleaning Brush Star San Sanitizer for true sanitizing Large Stainless Steel Spoon for mixing Craftmeister Cleaning Tablets for super easy cleaning Your choice of recipe kit with yeast included
You will also need one of the following to bottle or keg your beer: (48) 12 oz or (24) 22 oz cappable Beer Bottles or a Home Kegging System
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.
Due to high demand, some of these items are currently out of stock but available for pre-order. Please check status notes below when selecting a size option to see if it is In Stock or tagged as PreBook. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory.
Absolutely EVERYTHING you need to start brewing!
The complete home brewery kit! Includes everything you need to brew 5 gallons of delicious beer at home!
High quality 5-gallon stainless steel kettle perfect for brewing
Fermonster brand brewing fermenter is clear so you see fermentation activity and eliminates the need to siphon with built-in spigot
Step-by-Step instruction pamphlet fine-tuned over 20 years for easy success
Your choice of recipe kit included
Make brewing fun and easy with our new Deluxe Homebrewing Starter Kit only from MoreBeer!. This beer brewing starter kit includes the nearly indestructible Fermonster fermenter, a five gallon stainless steel brewing kettle, an ingredient kit of your choice and all the time-tested equipment you need to brew up 5 gallons / 2 cases of beer per batch.
With the Deluxe Homebrew Starter Kit, you can choose from several recipes including the American Ale Hoppy Pale Ale, Irish Red Ale, I Heart IPA, and German Hefeweizen.
The Fermonster Fermenter - A Huge Upgrade Over Standard Buckets or Glass "Carboy" Water Bottles
Unlike buckets or glass carboys, the Fermonster fermenter was designed for brewing beer. It is made from tough, clear, virgin grade PET plastic so you can see the magic of fermentation. Unlike glass it will never break and shatter if dropped. It represents a huge upgrade over traditional buckets because these fermenters are much less likely to get scratched. Scratches can hold bacteria that can cause off flavors in the beer. The Fermonster comes with a built-in spigot that eliminates a long time issue in homebrewing of having to start a siphon to transfer your beer to the bottling bucket after fermentation is over. The large 4" lid allows for easily adding yeast, hops, or other additions. We also really love the molded-in level markers that tell you exactly when you have reached your desired volume.
Five Gallon Stainless Kettle - It's Bigger Than What You Have in Your Kitchen
Over the years we found that many brewers thought they had a big enough kettle. They would go home only to return and buy our five gallon stainless steel brewing kettle. To make brewing easy, we've discounted our five gallon brewing kettle to be able to include it from the start! Plus, because it is made of food-grade stainless steel, you don’t have to worry about any off flavors imparted by your boil kettle.
We Don't Skimp on Cleaning and Sanitizing
Proper cleaning and sanitizing is one of the core tenants of making great beer. Some starter kits utilize an all-in-one cleaner/sanitizer that does neither job well. We’ve included the best-selling sanitizer for brewing, Star San. We also include Craftmeister oxygen-based cleaning tablets that make cleaning your Fermonster Fermenter a breeze.
Other Upgrades That Make Brewing Easier
We’ve also made a few items standard that really make the brew day easier including a thermometer for temperature monitoring and a hydrometer with testing jar for measuring sugar levels. Our reusable mesh bags allow for the easy removal of spent grain and hops at the end of the boil. The included stainless spoon is a really nice upgrade over plastic when you are stirring boiling liquids.
Easy, How-To Instructions & an Actual 800#
We've taught hundreds of thousands of people how to brew in over 25 years. Our instructions are clear and simple to follow and will have you making great beer with batch number one. If you have any questions, call our on-staff brewmasters at 1-800-600-0033. In an age where 800-numbers and real customer service is going away, you can still call us and ask a question.
Recipe Options:
American Ale produces a light colored, hoppy Pale Ale that puts the beloved Cascade hop on full display. Cascade hops are one of the classic American hop varieties, and we love them for their citrus, grapefruit character.
Irish Red Ale is a genre-defying brew that continues to be one of our best-selling kits year after year. You'll love the deep, red color and distinct caramel flavor.
I Heart IPA was inspired by Bell's Two Hearted Ale, a universally adored IPA that features front-to-back hop additions of Centennial. Malt character takes a back seat to the pungent quality of citrus and lemon notes.
German Hefeweizen has a lovely blond color and distinct hazy appearance in the glass. This kit uses 100% Bavarian Wheat malt extract with just a dash of Northern Brewer hops for bittering.
This Kit Includes:
6 Gallon Fermonster fermenter with spigot, stopper and airlock
5 Gallon Stainless Steel Kettle
Food-Grade Bottling Bucket with spigot
Mesh Bags for steeping grain and hops on brew day
Thermometer for easy temperature management
Hydrometer for making key sugar readings
Transfer Tubing
Bottling Wand with shut off valve
Sturdy Bottle Capper
Bottle Caps
Bottle Cleaning Brush
Star San Sanitizer for true sanitization
Large Stainless Steel Spoon for mixing
Craftmeister Cleaning Tablets for easy cleaning
Your choice of recipe kit with yeast included
Everything You Need to Brew in One Box:
This kit includes everything you need to start brewing amazing beer at home, all in one easy to wrap box. With our simple to follow step-by-step instructions and included choice of a delicious recipe kit, you will be brewing up your first batch of beer in no time at all. Don't settle for less when picking your homebrewing kit, pick MoreBeer! because we give you More!
Fermonster Carboy - 6 gal. With Spigot:
The Ported Fermonster is a brand-new fermenter designed specifically for fermentation. MoreBeer! gave product feedback for over 2 years of development and we think they nailed the design. The large lid allows for easy filling and makes hop or oak additions a breeze. The smooth sides are fantastic for sanitization - no ribs or texture to collect yeast or bacteria. The punted bottom allows sediment to collect to the sides so that you can siphon liquid from the center. Because they are made from virgin PET plastic, they're nearly unbreakable and a lot safer than similar glass carboys. Also notice the conical top which reduces surface area if you plan to store beer or wine long term.
Five Gallon Stainless Steel Kettle:
Made of high-quality stainless steel that is anything but cheap. The 0.5-mm thick sides and bottom are more than thick enough for this amount of liquid, and the riveted stainless steel handles on the kettle’s body make it easy to carry, even when filled. This 5-gallon kettle can safely hold up to 3 gallons of wort while boiling, making it the perfect size for brewing right in your own home!
Great Customer Service Since 1995:
As avid homebrewers ourselves, we strive to help new brewers make great beer right from the first batch. We have knowledgeable homebrewers ready to help you 6 days a week (Mon-Sat) on our Customer Service team. Got a question? We are glad to answer it. Have a problem? Let us help you. We’ve built our business on great customer service since we started in 1995. We also offer a vast library of Articles & Videos on numerous homebrewing topics.
You will also need one of the following to bottle or keg your beer:
(48) 12 oz or (24) 22 oz cappable Beer Bottles or a Home Kegging System
A classic ESB recipe with a firm hop bitterness and mellow hop flavor
Includes Northern Brewer and British Kent Goldings hops
Estimated ABV: 4.5%
Estimated IBUs: 39-42
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Big, smooth malt flavor and the mellow aroma of British Kent Golding. In the English draft style, with a firm hop bitterness and mellow hop flavor.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.045-49
SRM (Color Range): 11
IBUs: 39-42
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.
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
Our Nut Brown Ale has a richer, maltier, less bitter flavor than the American Brown Ale. Victory malt provides a nutty, biscuity flavor. A very full, robust beer. This Nut Brown Ale recipe is an excellent option in the fall and winter months!
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 included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
National Champion Homebrewer Byron Burch gives his essential guidelines that will lead you to success. His recipes, techniques and secrets are revealed in this comprehensive book.
This German-style Wheat Beer recipe allows Hefeweizen yeast to shine at the forefront of the flavor profile. One of most popular kits ever!
Includes a single addition of Northern Brewer hops
Estimated ABV: 4.5%
Estimated IBUs: 13
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
This German-style Wheat Beer has a lovely blond color and distinct hazy appearance in the glass. The flavor for German Hefeweizen is primarily based on the flavor of the very specialized Hefeweizen yeast, so be sure to select one of these strains for fermentation. Just be ready for a vigorous fermentation! This beer is known to pop off airlocks if there isn't enough room in the fermenter. This is a true German-style Hefeweizen recipe using 60% White Wheat malt and 40% 2-Row malt. A dash of Northern Brewer hops provides just enough bitterness to balance the malt and yeast character. Despite the simple recipe, this is one of our most popular ingredient kits. Our German Hefeweizen is a customer favorite that has brought home many ribbons.
If you want to put a little spin on this recipe, add 8 oz of Caramunich and 4 oz of Chocolate malt to make a Dunkelweizen!
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.046-50
SRM (Color Range): 7
IBUs: 13
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.
Golden Light is an excellent choice as a base or to boost gravity. Slightly darker and richer in biscuity/bready flavors than Pilsen extract
DME can be used as 100% of your fermentable sugar in extract brewing
Add for color correction, boost gravity, or improve head retention in all grain brewing
Briess Malt & Ingredients has had a focus on quality and innovation for more than 140 years, with all of their products being made in the U.S.A.
Dried Malt Extract (DME) is the primary sugar source in extract brewing and can be used in partial-mash or all grain brewing to adjust flavor, color and gravity of brews. DME can also be used to increase head retention and body. Many brewers choose nutrient rich DME as the sugar source for making yeast starters as well. Briess dried malt extracts are made from 100% malt and water.
Golden Light DME: 100% pure malt extract made from 99% base malt,1% Carapils® Malt, and water.
Golden Light is an excellent light malt extract . With a malty flavor, it can be used in the production of any beer style, either as a base or to boost gravity. Slightly darker and richer in biscuity/bready flavors than Pilsen extract. Preferred in the production of most ales.
Typical Analysis:
Color (8° Plato): 4.0 SRM
Fermentability: 75%
Solids: 97%
1.043 PPG
This BrewMaster Series kit was scaled down to a homebrew batch size in collaboration with the brewmasters at Firestone Walker Brewing Company Light in body and color, but strong in hop flavor and aroma Includes Fuggles, Chinook, Cascade, and Centennial hops Estimated ABV: 4.5% Estimated IBUs: 13 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Fact: Firestone Walker has been named "Mid-Size Brewery of the Year" four times. Another fact: Pale 31 has won 10 Gold Medals since 2003 (yeah, that's one a year!). The Pale 31 California Pale Ale is what some refer to as "The Perfect American Pale Ale". Light in body and color, but strong in hop flavor and aroma, this is one of those beers that most beer lovers will always want on tap. After having one, you'll most likely want another, and being under 5% ABV makes this a little more possible! The recipe consists of our ultralight liquid malt extract, Munich malt, and dextrin for added mouthfeel. The hops are a perfect blend of Fuggles, Chinook, Cascade and Centennial. Firestone Walker's head brewer Matt Brynildson had worked on his Pale Ale recipe for a long time before being perfectly satisfied. We know that once you taste this beer, you'll agree with us that his hard work has definitely paid off! Don't forget to purchase The Brewing Network's "The Perfect American Pale Ale" DVD too! Matt Brynildson discusses water modification, recipe formulation, and techniques on how to brew Pale 31! To read more, See related product. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.042-45 SRM (Color Range): 4 IBUs: 13 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 included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
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The ANVIL Foundry™ is the most versatile all-in-one brewing system available. From the triple element low watt density dual voltage heaters for blazing fast heating speeds, to the unique high flow grain basket, you won't find a more powerful feature rich product.
Features:
Switchable Between 120V 1600W and 240V 2800W for Faster Heating & Better Boils.
Unique High Flow Grain Basket with 150% More Perforations to Virtually Eliminate Stuck Mashes.
Large Capacity Increases Efficiency and Grain Capacity.
Double Wall Insulation Maintains Mash Temps and Increases Heating Speeds.
Ultra Low Watt Density, Triple Element Heaters - Won't Scorch.
Linear Digital Power Control and Solid-State Switching for Fine Tuning your Boil.
Turbo 500 Distillation Ready.
Includes High Capacity Stainless Immersion Chiller with Hoses & Fittings.
Optional External Pump Won't Plug and is Easy to Clean. No Need to Disassemble Entire Unit! Use for Other Pumping Needs too.
Three Sizes Available: 18 Gallon for 10 gallon batches, 10.5 Gallon for 5 Gallon Batches and 6.5 Gallon for 2.5-3 Gallon Batches.
Caution! Do not CLAMP the lid in place while boiling. The steam buildup can lead to severe burns. The lid should only be clamped when used for distillation. Read all instructions and practice safe brewing.
Includes all the equipment required to whip up Flash Brewing® Beer Making Kits plus the first recipe kit of your choice!
Flash Brewing® Kits from MoreBeer!® require only 10 minutes to brew. Just mix and ferment.
Malt extract, hops, and yeast are included with each recipe. Simply mix with water in the fermenter and you'll be days away from delicious home brew!
Makes 2 gallons of finished beer
Flash Brewing® Kits
Introducing MoreBeer!'s Flash Brewing® Kits! Designed for both novice and seasoned homebrewers, these innovative recipe kits allow you to simply mix the ingredients with water and add yeast for fermentation. This streamlined process not only saves you valuable time but also simplifies brewing without sacrificing flavor. Say hello to a faster, easier way to craft exceptional beer at home.
Typically, brewing requires you to boil your malt and hops for one hour, followed by another hour for cooling. Flash Brewing® eliminates the need to boil. Our Flash Brewing® malt recipes have been boiled and whirlpooled before they are dried. We then use a HopBite™ shot for bitterness combined with a mix of traditional hop pellets for flavor. Flash Yeast™ starts quickly and consistently produces clean beer that lets the malt and hops shine. The result is a high-quality beer that will absolutely surprise you.
If you want to read more about the development of Flash Brewing at MoreBeer! or have more questions please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Flash Brewing® Equipment Kit was made for beginner brewers who might not already own some of the essential equipment needed to brew Flash Brewing® recipe kits. Flash Brews can be fermented in any wide mouth 6 or 7-gallon fermenter. The 7-gallon Fermonster fermenter is a perfect choice as the wide mouth allows you to easily pour in the ingredients.
Kit Includes:
3-Gallon Fermonster Fermenter & Spigot
Airlock & Stopper
Bottle Filler & Tubing
Fermenter Lid Opener
Star San Sanitizer
Instructions
Your Choice of Recipe:
Citra® Session Pale Ale
A sessionable beer with a light color and low ABV. Citrus and tropical fruity hop character on full display. 4.9% ABV | 30 IBUs
Blonde Ale
An easy drinking ale, low in esters, and balanced with enough hop character to accentuate the malt profile. 4.9% ABV | 15 IBUs
Cali Mountain Pale Ale
Inspired by one of the most iconic pale ales in the country: Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale. A simple recipe that creates a complex yet crushable brew. 5.6% ABV | 30 IBUs
Best Buds Pale Ale
Mosaic ® and Citra ® combine their complementary hop flavor profiles for a crowd-pleasing, smooth pale ale. 5.8% ABV | 30 IBUs
Pilsner
An homage to the classic Pilsner style, with a white, frothy head that laces beautifully on the glass. 5.8% ABV | 30 IBUs
Flash Brewing recipe kits do not include priming sugar. For bottling, we recommend PopTops™ Swing Top Bottles and Pop Shots Carbonation Tablets.
Citra®, Mosaic® and Cryo Hops® are registered trademarks owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Magnum is a great bittering hop with an aroma similar to a strong Willamette. It therefore works well with Willamette, Fuggles, and British Kent Goldings when used as an aroma hop in later boil additions. Magnum makes an incredibly useful bittering agent in just about any beer, and due to its very smooth bitterness, you can really use as much as you want.
Clean smooth bitterness with a slight floral/fruity aroma. This German variety generally has a higher AA content than US Magnum. This is the main high alpha variety grown and used in Germany. Fantastic hop to use for bittering.
Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 11.0 – 16.0%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 7.0%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 2.2 – 3.2
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 21 – 29%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.6 – 2.6
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 80 – 90%
Similar Hop Varieties: Taurus, Nugget, Columbus
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The ANVIL Foundry™ is the most versatile all-in-one brewing system available. From the triple element low watt density patented dual voltage heaters for blazing fast heating speeds, to the unique high flow grain basket, you won’t find a more powerful feature-rich product.
Key Features:
Patented Dual Voltage Switchable Between 120V 1600W, 13A and 240V 2800W, 12A for Faster Heating & Better Boils. (240V Standard)
240V/120V Adapter Cable - With this adapter you navigate to 240V for a faster brew day, or brew at the standard electric 120V by simply flipping the switch located on the back of the unit.The only all-in-one on that’s 240/120v
Water Deflecting Screen - The improved screen mount feature has an added gasket with internal water deflecting geometry on the inside to ensure water doesn’t reach the screen.
Serviceable Touch Screen with 4x the Mounting Screws - Servicing the linear digital power control screen was a daunting process, now it’s as simple as removing 4 screws and pulling a single wire cable out of the screen. After swapping the screen, you can plug the unit back in.
Grain Basket Hosts 1.5” of Side Wall Perforations - They aren’t just back, they are improved! The grain basket’s side wall perforations drastically reduce the amount of stuck mashes from happening.
Large Capacity Increases Efficiency and Grain Capacity.
Double Wall Insulation Maintains Mash Temps and Increases Heating Speeds.
Ultra Low Watt Density, Triple Element Heaters - Won't Scorch.
Linear Digital Power Control and Solid-State Switching for Fine Tuning your Boil.
Turbo 500 Distillation Ready.
Includes High Capacity Stainless Immersion Chiller with Hoses & Fittings.
External Pump Won't Plug and is Easy to Clean. No Need to Disassemble Entire Unit! Use for Other Pumping Needs too.
Three Sizes Available: 18 Gallon for 10 gallon batches, 10.5 Gallon for 5 Gallon Batches and 6.5 Gallon for 2.5-3 Gallon Batches.
Specs:
Max Grain Capacity - 16 lbs
Tank Diameter = 12.5 inches
Distance Across the Handles = 17 inches
Height of Base Unit = 29.75 inches
Lid = 3.25 inches
Total Height = 33 inches
Spigot Height from Base = 7 inches
Shipping Weight = 38 lbs
Wattage
120V = 1600 watts
240V = 2800 watts
Caution! Do not CLAMP the lid in place while boiling. The steam buildup can lead to severe burns. The lid should only be clamped when used for distillation. Read all instructions and practice safe brewing.
We've seen a lot of all-in-one systems over the years, but none are as feature-packed and affordable as the BrewZilla. While other units simply maintain your set temperature, the BrewZilla features a sophisticated digital controller which can be programmed with a full mash schedule, executing each step automatically. The built-in pump will continuously recirculate wort during the mash for more even heat distribution and higher efficiency, but thanks to the integrated camlock fitting, it has even more functionality. Add the optional whirlpool arm to make your late hop additions pop and speed up chilling time, or connect a camlock fitting and tubing to transfer wort to your fermenter. These are just a couple of reasons why MoreBeer! loves the BrewZilla, but there are so many More!
Our Top 10 Favorite Features:
Sophisticated digital controller capable of programmed mash steps, boil addition timers and delayed start
Built-in pump for constant recirculation during mash or whirlpooling and transferring with optional accessories
Full depth malt pipe for higher mash efficiency and capable of running small batches without a pricey adapter
Multiple power modes to cover each step of the brew day – low power to gently heat your mash up to full power for a rolling boil
Wort chiller included! Perfectly sized for this system and adds even more value to your purchase of the BrewZilla
High capacity brewhouse – with a volume of over 9 gallons, you can fit more grain and more wort to make MoreBeer!
Single wall design doesn't trap in heat – chill your wort quickly after the boil!
Super convenient bottom handle makes lifting/pouring a breeze
Rubber feet keep the boiler lifted off the ground and safely above any spills that may occur
Affordable! This is the best price for an all-in-one brewing system you'll find, period.
If you want to jump into all grain brewing right from your first batch, or as an upgrade from malt extract brewing, the BrewZilla is a complete turn key solution. The BrewZilla is an all-in-one electric brewery that has built-in elements for heating and boiling, programmable mash schedule and delayed start, a built-in pump for recirculation, an onboard water resistant control panel for setting and monitoring temperatures, a removable grain basket, and a built-in spigot for transferring. It is extremely portable and uses 110V power so it can be used nearly anywhere.
The V3.1.1 unit features an upgraded main circuit board that changes how the automatic step mashing functions. Now when moving from step to step, the timer for each step will not begin counting down until the programmed temperature is reached. This means more accurate mash schedules than ever before! The new board also introduces boil addition timers so you'll never miss the mark for hop additions.
To get the Wort Chiller Connection Kit for free, add the item to your cart along with the BrewZilla and use code ZILLAKIT at checkout.
New accessory! Check out the BrewZilla Whirlpool Arm, which uses the unit's internal pump to recirculate and spin the wort, improving hop extraction and chill times. No more stirring!
Automatic Step Mashing & Delayed Start!
One of the coolest features of the BrewZilla is the ability to program the unit with up to 6 individual temperatures and durations so you can step mash precisely how you desire. Simply press the "S1-S6" button to select the stage you want to adjust, and use the temp, time and +/- buttons to program the stage. If you have less than 6 stages in your mash schedule, program the stages you want to skip with 00:00 as the time and the controller will automatically move on to the next step. When all the stages are complete, the unit will sound an alarm and hold the last set temperature.
The programmable stages can also be used to set a delayed start of up to 23 hours in advance so that you can have your water hot and ready to go when you get home from work or wake up in the morning. In order to do this, fill the unit with strike water and program the controller with two steps. Step 1 should be programmed at a temperature lower than the unheated strike water (so the elements will remain off), and the duration should be programmed for however long you want the delay. Then program Step 2 with your desired strike water temperature and a duration of 1-2 hours, giving the BrewZilla ample time to heat up and giving you a margin of error in case you hit the snooze button the morning of brew day.
Recirculating Mash with Full Depth Malt Pipe
The built-in magnetic drive pump easily recirculates wort during the mash. We recommend getting some silicone tubing to go with the recirculation arm. This allows you more control over the recirculation and you can then use the pump to transfer your wort to your fermenter. As with any mash, be sure to stir your grain very thoroughly after mashing-in so you start out with an even temperature throughout the grain bed.
Some competing models advertise their perforated malt pipes as "high flow", but what they don't mention is how this affects efficiency. When recirculating the mash, wort will escape through the side perforations rather than passing through the grain at the bottom-most end of the malt pipe which can lead to lower efficiency. The BrewZilla's malt pipe is designed so that recirculating wort must pass through the entire grain bed before escaping through the false bottom and being pumped over the top of the grain bed again. If you're worried about the flow rate, simply add a pound or two of rice hulls to your grain bill. This is especially recommended when brewing with a high level of wheat, oat, or flaked grains.
Power & Heating Control
Dual heating elements run off of a single 110 volt plug and have individual switches allowing for more control over the heating process. One element is 1000 watts and the other is 500 for a combined 1500 watts! Use both when you need to ramp up the temperature quickly either at the start to get to your mash temp or to go from your mash temp to boiling. Use only one of the elements when you want to hold a temperature.
We highly recommend adding the optional BrewZilla Neoprene Jacket to help reduce heating times and maintain a more vigorous boil. The extra thick neoprene jacket is custom designed to insulate the entire kettle portion of the BrewZilla while staying out of the way of the ball valve and handles. The jacket can help you acheive up to 10% faster heat up times and cut heat loss from the boiler in half. And when it comes time to cool your wort after the boil, simply remove the jacket! While other units boast a double wall design for better heat retention, this actually becomes a disadvantage when it comes to chilling.
The digital control panel makes it easy to see the current temperature and set the temperature you want. The digital controller is also water resistant so don't worry about spills or some water dripping down the side. This controller is built for brewing!
The brewery also includes a stainless steel malt pipe with false bottom allowing you to easily shift from mash tun to boil kettle during your brew day. The malt pipe includes a handle to lift it out and tabs at the base so you can set the malt pipe over the kettle to let the wort drain out. It also has feet at its base to raise the malt pipe slightly off the base and help prevent clogging.
The included stainless steel wort chiller is shipped with bare ends so you can set it up for your situation. We list below the most common tubing and fittings to connect to a hose, hose bib, or faucet.
What MoreBeer! loves about this product: Homebrewing is trending in the direction of all-in-one, all-grain brewing systems and the BrewZilla is the ultimate value. The cost is half of the next comparable system with programmable mash steps and nearly the same as buying converted coolers and a kettle. We've brewed on all the systems and we can truly say the BrewZilla is the easiest to use. We feel confident that a lot of first time brewers could buy this and use it with ease. At the same time quite a few of our experienced, all-grain brewing staff are buying it to brew at home. The unit is extremely compact because the pump is built-in to the bottom of the unit. You can move it around with ease which makes it perfect for guys and gals that have space constraints. Someone on the team also mentioned how they like that you can drain it via gravity without having to use the pump. All in all a great buy and highly recommended. Please note you will need a few extra pieces of hardware to connect the wort chiller and at least 2' of silicone tubing for the sparge.
Use the Pump for More Than Just Recirculation!
One of the surprisingly handy features of the BrewZilla is that the recirculation pipe features a female camlock. This allows you to hook up other accessories and use the unit's pump for more than just recirculating wort. With a male camlock and silicone tubing, for example, you can use the internal pump to push wort through a plate chiller or counterflow chiller. Check out our selection of camlock fittings here.
Features:
Gen 3.1.1
Stainless steel construction
9 gallon total capacity with a finished beer output of 5-6 gallons
Digital temperature controller
Automatic step mashing with 6 programmable stages
110V power and plug
Dual heating elements for total control (1000 watts and 500 watts)
Stainless steel 1/2 inch ball valve for draining (dont have to use the pump)
Immersion wort chiller included
Stainless steel malt pipe/basket
Stamped in volume markers
Glass lid
Magnetic drive pump for recirculation
Recirculation arm
Bottom handle for easy lifting and pouring
Upgraded rocker switches
Rubber feet
Temperature reads in °F or °C (press and hold temp button for several seconds to adjust)
32.75 in H (with recirculation arm) x 12.5 in D
Recommended max. grain bill - 18 lbs
Recommended min. grain bill - 8 lbs
AlcoEngine Still ready with the purchase of a Distillation Lid
You Will Need:
2' of H985 1/2" ID Silicone tubing for sparging and draining.
To connect included Chiller: (20') of D1710 1/2" ID beverage tubing (or whatever length required, (3) H950hose clamps and (1) brass hose by thread adaptor (H508).
These items come in the Wort Chiller Connection Kit, add the kit to your cart and use code ZILLAKIT at checkout.
Note: The manual references an element for a different market. This unit comes with two heating elements for a total of 1,500 watts.
Kegland Part Number: KL05838
A delicious, juicy, New England Double IPA. Juicy and citrusy with a little dank
Includes Columbus, Cascade, Amarillo®, Mosaic®, Simcoe®, and Citra® hops
Estimated ABV: 9.1%
Estimated IBUs: 32
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
MoreHaze! is a delicious, juicy, NE style double IPA. This beer was brewed as a collaboration between EJ Phair Brewing Co. and MoreBeer! We liked the beer so much that we wanted people to be able to brew it at home.
The beer is very high in alcohol (9.1% ABV), low in bitterness, light in color and loaded with hops. We dry hopped this beer in multiple stages, added lots of high protein grains and did not use any clarifying agents, which leads to a hazy beer loaded with flavor. Flavor and aroma is very citrusy (orange, tangerine, grapefruit) and mildly danky. The large addition of wheat and oats adds a soft, pillowy texture to the beer. The feed back was that this beer is delicious and dangerously easy to drink at such a high ABV.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.086-1.090
SRM (Color Range): 4-5
IBUs: 32
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 9.1%
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.
Curious about Sour Beers? This book details the wide array of processes and ingredients in American sour beer production, with actionable advice each step of the way. Inspiration and practical applications for brewers of all levels are provided by some of the country’s best known sour beer brewers, including Russian River, Jolly Pumpkin and The Lost Abbey.
Great read for those who, like me, find themselves wondering what about one of the most interesting and dynamic portions of the brewing scene today.
LalBrew Farmhouse™ is a non-diastatic hybrid that has been selected to make saison-style and farmhouse style beers
Selected using the most advanced breeding techniques and non-GMO methods to remove the STA1 gene
This strain will not produce hydrogen sulfide (H2S) off-flavors, enhancing the saison yeast aroma characteristics
Lallemand premium brewing yeast offers brewers unmatched consistency, reliability and purity from one batch of beer to the next
LalBrew Farmhouse™ is a non-diastatic hybrid that has been selected to make saison and farmhouse style beers. This product is the result of the research and development work of Renaissance Bioscience Corp. (Vancouver BC, Canada) in partnership with Lallemand Brewing. LalBrew Farmhouse™ was selected using the most advanced breeding techniques. The Renaissance research team used classical and non-GMO methods to remove the STA1 gene, responsible for the diastatic activity of Saison yeasts. Care was taken to retain normal brewing sugar utilization to produce dry saisons. Additionally, the patented technology from the University of California Davis (USA) ensures that the strain will not produce hydrogen sulfide (H2S) off-flavors, therefore enhancing the saison yeast aroma characteristics.
Beer Styles: Farmhouse style ales
Aroma: Clove, pepper, fruit notes
Attenuation: High
Fermentation Range: 68-86°F (20-30°C)
Flocculation: Low
Alcohol Tolerance: 13% ABV
*See the technical data sheet below for information on rehydration, usage and storage.
This easy to read book, is a great introduction to souring and wild fermenting your beer.
Explore the world of Lambics, Flanders, and the American variations of these styles like never before! These specialty beers depend upon fermentation by wild yeast and bacteria to give them their signature flavors. Jeff Sparrow has amassed a wealth of knowledge regarding these "non-traditional" beers and was able to put them into an easy-to-read book. This book covers the history of these beers, the breweries that made them famous, and gives an overview of wild yeasts and what to expect when attempting to use them in beer making. You even come away with recipes and techniques for cultivating your own wild yeasts to produce these sour beers.
WildBrew Sour Pitch™ is a high-performance, high-purity lactic acid bacteria specifically selected for its ability to produce a wide range of sour beer styles
Produces a clean and balanced citrus flavor profile typical of both traditional and modern sour beer styles
Styles brewed with this bacteria include, but are not limited to, Berliner Weisse, Gose, lambic, American Wild, and Sour IPA
Lallemand premium brewing yeast offers brewers unmatched consistency, reliability and purity from one batch of beer to the next
Get all the tangy, sour tastes you desire in a dry culture medium with Lallemand's WildBrew™ Sour Pitch. This high performing, highly pure lactic acid bacteria is a great selection for a wide variety of sour beer styles. WildBrew™ Sour Pitch produces a clean and balanced citrus flavor profile and offers an easy way to control the introduction of bacteria during various souring techniques. Feel confident in this culture's superior performance and consistent results. An excellent bacteria for Berliner Weisse, Gose, lambics, American Wild, Sour IPAs and many other styles.
Beer Styles: Sours
Inoculation Rate: 1g/10L or 10g/hL
Aroma: Citrus, tangy, sour
Fermentation Range: 86-104°F
pH Range: 3.2 - 3.5
Hop Tolerance: 4 ppm iso-alpha acid / 8 ppm beta acid
*See the technical data sheet below for information on rehydration, usage and storage.
Heather has long been used in brewing, but especially in a Scotch Ale know as Fraoch. This herb imparts a nice aroma and a smooth hint of bitterness. Flavors are similar to a subtle Chamomile/mint blend with just a hint of lavender. Heather Tips are great when used by themselves, but can also be paired with honey. About 2 ounces added to the beginning of your boil will be plenty, but feel free to experiment.
This BrewMaster Series kit was scaled down to a homebrew batch size in collaboration with the brewmasters at Social Kitchen & Brewery Decidedly dry yet sneaky drinkable and thirst-quenching with notes of tart citrus and tropical fruit Includes El Dorado and Mosaic® hops Estimated ABV: 6.9% Estimated IBUs: 24 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer If you're blue, and you don't know where to go to, why don't you go where dry beer sits? Puttin' on the Spritz! There's a new style on the scene that has everyone tapping their toes, and we're excited to bring you a beer from the man who started the tune. In our latest addition to the BrewMaster Series lineup we have one of the original Brut IPA's - Puttin' on the Spritz! This hybrid IPA is the brainchild of Kim Sturdavant of Social Kitchen & Brewery in San Francisco, California. We first met Kim on our journey to brew with and understand the amyglucosidase enzyme (the signature ingredient responsible for a Brut's dry character). Kim, being the stand-up fella that he is, was kind enough to not only share his knowledge of the AMG enzyme, but also the very recipe that shook up the brew scene and inspired countless iterations of the style. Despite its dry character, Puttin' on the Spritz is sneaky drinkable with a thirst-quenching profile. El Dorado and Mosaic® hops impart tart citrus and tropical fruit notes, while a malt bill primarily featuring pilsner DME and flaked corn makes for an ultra-clean finish with almost no caramel or overt malty flavors. Crisp, dry, clean, crushable. Curious about Brut IPA's? Check out There and Back Again, A Brut IPA Tale! In this article, our own Vito Delucchi takes us along on his quest to unlock the mysteries of the amyloglucosidase enzyme and discover the best methods for brewing Brut IPA's. Also be sure to check out Kim's Brut IPA website where he discusses the philosophies, techniques, and history of this emerging style. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.048 SRM (Color Range): 3 IBUs: 24 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.9% Ultra Ferm Included (AD364) 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 included steeping grains will come milled. Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers. Mosaic® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Ferment, cold crash, and carbonate beer all in one vessel with the Brewtools F-Series Unitank Cooling jacket welded to the vertical walls of the tank provide superior cooling capabilities compared to in-solution cooling coils Made from stainless steel throughout with Brewtools' proprietary PureBlast™ surface—no passivation required, simply rinse with warm water before your first use Pressure rated to 30 PSI so you can safely ferment under pressure and pressure transfer finished beer to kegs with virtually no oxygen pickup Brewtools is a Norwegian brand known for high-quality products made without compromise. From brewing systems to fermenters, they continue to push the envelope of innovation for homebrewers around the globe All valves, fittings, and gaskets come included Brewtools Unitanks are fermenters made for ambitious homebrewers and small breweries. As part of the Brewtools identity, they've explored new techniques and solutions. This has resulted in a series of high-end fermentation tanks with new features and a lot of possibilities. Key Features: Brewtools PureBlast™ surface inside and out which eliminate the use of wax and polishing compounds and does not require passivation Cooling jacket in the vertical walls offers efficient cooling without the hassle of cleaning a coil Many options for connecting accessories like sensors, heaters, carb. stones and other accessories Conical pressure rated for 2 bar / 30 PSI Cooling jacket pressure rated for 0.5 bar / 7 PSI 8" TC port on top for easy access 2" TC dump and racking valves Brewtools Unitanks are designed and manufactured with special attention to safety and quality. They are tested and certified according to the requirements for PED 2014/68/EU by a third party. Specifications: Low height w/o acc.: 32.6" Max height w/o acc.: 40.5" Packaging size: 33.4" (h) x 20.5" (w) x 20.5" (d) Net weight: 84 lbs Gross weight: 98 lbs Tank diameter (inside): Ø15.75" Gross volume: 13.5 gal Max rec. volume: 10.5 gal Min rec. volume: 5.3 gal Volume, cone: 3.1 gal Material: 1.5mm stainless steel (SS304) Operating pressure: 1.0 bar / 15 PSI Max pressure: 2.0 bar / 30 PSI In the box: Unitank with adjustable frame 1 pcs Analog pressure gauge, TC34mm 2 pcs Butterfly-valve, 2" 1 pcs Butterfly-valve, 34mm DN20 1 pcs Blow-off pipe 1 pcs Racking arm 2" 1 pcs TC elbow 90°, 2" 1 pcs Insulation jacket, black neoprene 1 pcs Sample valve, 34mm 1 pcs TC Adapter 8"-3" 1 pcs TC blind cap, 3" 1 pcs TC blind cap 2" 2 pcs TC blind cap 1.5" 3 pcs TC blind cap 34mm 2 pcs TC gasket 8" lipped 2 pcs TC gasket 3" 2 pcs TC gasket 2" 5-pack 1 pcs TC gasket 1.5" 5-pack 3 pcs TC gasket 34mm 5-pack (DN20) 1 pcs Tri Clamp 8" 1 pcs Tri Clamp 3" 5 pcs Tri Clamp 2" 2 pcs Tri Clamp 1.5" 10 pcs Tri Clamp 34mm 1 pcs TC tool 4 pcs M10 steel/rubber feet 1 pcs TC34mm safety valve (PRV, 2 bar) Necessary bolts and parts for assembly 5 year manufacturer's warranty
Recommended accessories include: HopDrop-kit, Thermowells for your sensors, 34mm Ball-Lock gas adapter for CO2 filling, Coil for sample valve, Spunding valve, Hose barbs for filling and dumping, etc. For User Manuals and support, please follow this link to Brewtools Docs. NOTE: Model in photo is a prototype. Minor changes and improvements may occur.
This BrewMaster Series kit was scaled down to a homebrew batch size in collaboration with the brewmasters at Social Kitchen & Brewery Decidedly dry yet sneaky drinkable and thirst-quenching with notes of tart citrus and tropical fruit Includes El Dorado and Mosaic® hops Estimated ABV: 6.9% Estimated IBUs: 24 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer If you're blue, and you don't know where to go to, why don't you go where dry beer sits? Puttin' on the Spritz! There's a new style on the scene that has everyone tapping their toes, and we're excited to bring you a beer from the man that started the tune. In our latest addition to the BrewMaster Series lineup we have one of the original Brut IPA's - Puttin' on the Spritz! This hybrid IPA is the brainchild of Kim Sturdavant of Social Kitchen & Brewery in San Francisco, California. We first met Kim on our journey to brew with and understand the amyglucosidase enzyme (the signature ingredient responsible for a Brut's dry character). Kim, being the stand-up fella that he is, was kind enough to not only share his knowledge of the AMG enzyme, but also the very recipe that shook up the brew scene and inspired countless iterations of the style. Despite its dry character, Puttin' on the Spritz is sneaky drinkable with a thirst-quenching profile. El Dorado and Mosaic® hops impart tart citrus and tropical fruit notes, while a grain bill primarily featuring pilsner malt and flaked corn makes for an ultra-clean finish with almost no caramel or overt malty flavors. Crisp, dry, clean, crushable. Curious about Brut IPA's? Check out There and Back Again, A Brut IPA Tale! In this article, our own Vito Delucchi takes us along on his quest to unlock the mysteries of the amyloglucosidase enzyme and discover the best methods for brewing Brut IPA's. Also be sure to check out Kim's Brut IPA website where he discusses the philosophies, techniques, and history of this emerging style. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.048 SRM (Color Range): 3 IBUs: 24 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.9% Ultra Ferm Included (AD364) 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.
Mosaic® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Traditional Dark has an intense, sweet and malty flavor perfect for Brown Ales, Porters, Stouts, and other malt-forward styles
Can be used as 100% of your fermentable sugar in extract brewing
Add for color correction, boost gravity, or improve head retention in all grain brewing
Briess Malt & Ingredients has had a focus on quality and innovation for more than 140 years, with all of their products being made in the U.S.A.
Concentrated Brewers Wort (CBW) Liquid Malt Extract (LME) from Briess. Briess CBW malt extracts get all of their color and flavor from base and specialty malts, never through additional boiling. CBW malt extracts are unhopped and nondiastatic for flexible, creative brewing
Traditional Dark LME: 100% pure malt barley extract made from a blend of 100% malts and water.
Typical Analysis:
Color (8° Plato): 30 SRM
Fermentability: 75%
Solids: 79%
This BrewMaster Series kit was scaled down to a homebrew batch size in collaboration with the brewmasters at Stone Brewing Company
A huge oatmeal stout that draws bitterness from cacao nibs added to the kettle in addition to hops
Includes a single addition of Willamette hops
Estimated ABV: 9.4%
Estimated IBUs: 45-48
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Founded in 1996, Stone Brewing Co. has unleashed a demand for over-the-top beers. Their flagship, Arrogant Bastard Ale, challenged us to pick up a bottle and drink it, kicking off a cult-like following of the beer and the brewery. For their 12th Anniversary, Head Brewer Mitch Steele and the Stone Brew Crew worked with homebrew recipes from Brewhouse Supervisor Jeremy Moynier and Distribution Supervisor Jake Ratzke to create this huge oatmeal stout, but instead of relying on just hops for the bitterness he added some cacao to the boil kettle. The result is simply amazing! We first had this beer at the shop and thought, "We have to have this recipe"! Mitch and Greg must have felt the same way about this beer that we did and handed it over. Stone Brewing Co. is located in Escondido, Ca, so next time you are in Southern California, make it a point to stop by. They have a fantastic restaurant as well, using locally-grown food and a focus on quality. Learn more at www.stonebrew.com Like we said, this beer is huge - with over 21 pounds of grains in it, there is only one question we have for you ... is your mash tun worthy?
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.094-98
SRM (Color Range): 73
IBUs: 45-48
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 9.4%
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.
This German-style Wheat Beer recipe allows Hefeweizen yeast to shine at the forefront of the flavor profile. One of most popular kits ever!
Includes a single addition of Northern Brewer hops
Estimated ABV: 4.5%
Estimated IBUs: 13
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
This German-style Wheat Beer has a lovely blond color and distinct hazy appearance in the glass. The flavor for German Hefeweizen is primarily based on the flavor of the very specialized Hefeweizen yeast, so be sure to select one of these strains for fermentation. Just be ready for a vigorous fermentation! This beer is known to pop off airlocks if there isn't enough room in the fermenter. This kit does not contain any steeping grain, using 100% Bavarian Wheat malt extract. A dash of Northern Brewer hops provides just enough bitterness to balance the malt and yeast character. Despite the simple recipe, this is one of our most popular ingredient kits. Our German Hefeweizen is a customer favorite that has brought home many ribbons.
If you want to put a little spin on this recipe, add 8 oz of Caramunich and 4 oz of Chocolate malt to make a Dunkelweizen!
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.046-50
SRM (Color Range): 7
IBUs: 13
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 included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
Extremely malty, copper colored beer with subdued hop flavor. Ready in one month but best enjoyed after six months of lagering
100% Saaz hops
Estimated ABV: 6%
Estimated IBUs: 12-16
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
An extremely malty, copper colored beer. A lager requiring cold fermentation in the 48 to 58 degree range. The hop flavor is subdued in favor of the rich maltiness. Let it age for about six months at lagering temperatures, but it will be ready to drink after only one month. Higher in alcohol. The malt extract for this kit is made entirely from German Pilsner Malt, giving it that classic European flavor.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.062-67
SRM (Color Range): 10
IBUs: 12-16
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 included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.