Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
This "Porter on steroids" has an outstanding malt character backed up with plenty of hop bitterness
Includes Magnum, Cascade, and Willamette hops
Estimated ABV: 8%
Estimated IBUs: 70
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
You now know JP as a host on the Brewing Network, but before the Brewing Network JP was an original employee at MoreBeer! where his first job was cleaning up an infamous and massive malt extract spill Olin caused while taking and filling orders at the same time. Because JP tends to get really good boilovers when he brews he usually makes high gravity beers whether he intends to or not. It may have something to do with consumption while brewing, not that any of us know anything about that. The result is always a starting gravity that is higher than anticipated. We put the beer on tap in the shop and it got rave reviews. It was both outstanding and unique. Sometimes things do happen for a reason! The beer can easily be described as a Porter on steroids. This kit has a lot of grain in it, so you may find two grain bags useful.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.079-84
SRM (Color Range): 39
IBUs: 70
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.
The Intertap faucet is a forward sealing faucet with a modular, threaded spout which can fit a variety of different attachments including a growler filler or a stout spout.
In normal rear-sealing faucets the entire faucet has to drain of beer. In forward-sealing faucets the faucet keeps beer in it so the inside doesn't have a chance to get sticky, making cleaning much easier. It also reduces the chance of off flavors transferring to your beer while you pour.
Other forward sealing faucets use a floating o-ring, which is just as sanitary but requires the o-ring to move inside the faucet body in order to seal correctly. This can become a problem as the faucet ages. Intertap faucets use a sliding shuttle that guides the o-ring into the perfect position every time.
The threaded spout easily unscrews from the faucet and can be replaced by a growler filler or stout spout quickly and easily. Pour a pint and then fill a growler in no time at all.
Made of chrome plated brass.
Kegland Part number: KL00987
30 °L - Briess Malting - Special Roast malt is know for its intense biscuit like flavors that have been described as tasting like bran flakes and Sourdough bread. Similar to Victory Malt, which color is 28 Lovibund, Special Roast is even more intense and with a darker color that registers at 30 degrees on the Lovibund scale.
Use it at around 10% of your recipe to get the signature Sourdough flavor that many brewers appreciate in ambers, browns, porters and stouts. Use a smaller percentage to add the bran/biscuit complexity to IPA's, Marzen/Octoberfests, or any other style where you want to add some unique flavors and layered depth.
This malt is drum roasted and is included is the category of malts called Biscuit Malts.
See attached Document for Typical Malt Analysis
A malt-forward beer with a hint of chocolate roastiness and caramel nuttiness
Includes 100% Cascade hops
Estimated ABV: 5.25%
Estimated IBUs: 29-32
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
If you like maltiness emphasized with a hint of chocolate roastiness and subtle caramel nuttiness this is the beer for you. Medium-low to medium hop bitterness. Light brown to dark brown in color, often with ruby highlights.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.046-1.052
SRM (Color Range): 22
IBUs: 29-32
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.25%
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.
RØKKAR was selected for its clean performance, fast maturation, and balanced fruit character
Handles up to 15% ABV and is suitable for IPAs, Stouts, Porters, and even Belgian-style ales
Designed to be sprinkled directly onto the surface of your wort with no pre-oxygenation before pitching required
Ferment between 65-95°F
RØKKAR is a Norwegian kveik ale yeast selected for its clean performance, fast maturation, and balanced fruit character. It delivers rapid, thorough fermentations with a soft tropical ester profile that complements modern hop-forward styles. RØKKAR’s high flocculation produces exceptional clarity, and its natural efficiency often brings beers to a polished, drinkable state 1–2x faster than standard ale strains, especially in high-gravity beers. Capable of reaching up to 15% ABV, RØKKAR adapts easily to a wide range of styles from Hazy IPAs and Pale Ales to robust Stouts, Porters, and Belgian-inspired strong ales.
Flocculation: High – forms a dense yeast cake for improved clarity
Fast Conditioning: Typically 1–2x faster to a drinkable state than conventional ale strains, especially in high-gravity beers
Fermentation Temperature: 65–95°F (18–35°C)
Alcohol Tolerance: up to 15% ABV
Apparent Attenuation: ~75–83%
Direct Pitch: No rehydration required
Quality Control: Every batch PCR-verified for purity and consistency
High Cell Count: 15 g per sachet (≈ 36% more than standard 11 g dry yeast packs)
Dosage:
One sachet treats 5–6 gal (19–23 L). For larger batches, use 2–3 g/gal (0.5–0.8 g/L). When in doubt, round up to the next full sachet.
Like all CellarScience yeasts, RØKKAR provides professional-grade results for both home and craft brewers—offering clean fermentation, quick maturation, and exceptional value.
Add body and improve head retention without adding fermentable sugars
Commonly used in Stouts, but can be beneficial to any beer style where a bigger body is desired
Use as up to 20% of your grain bill
A great way to add body and head retention to your beer. Used especially for stouts, flaked barley can be used across practically all beer styles and is an essential adjunct to have around the brewhouse. Flaked Barley adds protein for body and head retention, without adding fermentable sugars to your wort the way you would with a wheat malt, which makes is great for tweaking the body/head characteristics of a recipe without changing the rest of the grain bill to accommodate a fermentable grain.
5-10 °L - Simpsons Malt - . Don't let the name fool you, these are not oats "in the raw". You may be used to seeing oats used as an unmalted adjunct, Golden Naked Oats is in fact a huskless crystal malt. With an understated nutty flavor and slight grainy sweetness, this exceptional malt imparts light golden hues to the wort, and increases the body and smooth mouthfeel of the finished beer. The thick, creamy white head this malt contributes is unmistakable. Try Simpsons Golden Naked Oats with any malty or full bodied brew, especially Brown Ales and Stouts.
Crystal malts are gently cooked during the malting process. Cooking initiates the enzymatic conversion of starches into fermentable sugars, and caramelizes some of the sugars as the malt reaches its final color. This eliminates the need to mash crystal malt, and ensures that some of the sugars will survive fermentation to sweeten the beer.
Example Malt Analysis:
Color:5-10 ° L
Protein: 11.9% max
Moisture %: 7.0 max
Extract % d.b: 69.0
Diastatic Power: 0° Lintner
132 - 170 °L - Weyermann® - Helps to build the body of a beer, while also adding an improved malt aroma. A great specialty malt to be used in stouts, porters, and bocks.
60 °L - Briess Malting - Caramel 60L is used in some Pale Ales, Amber Ales, Brown Ales, and as the Caramel malt in many darker beers such as Porter and Stouts. Flavor is sweet with pronounced caramel characteristics. Contributes deep golden to red hues.
Also known as Briess Crystal 60L
See attached Document for Typical Malt Analysis
Sparkling Amber is an excellent choice for Pale Ales, Reds, Ambers, and darker beers including Stouts and Porters
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.
Sparkling Amber LME: 100% pure malt barley extract made from 100% malt and water.
Typical Analysis:
Color (8° Plato): 11 SRM
Fermentability: 75%
Solids: 79%
Get all of the amazing features and functionality out of your Intertap faucet! This kit includes all of the accessories that can be paired with the Stainless Steel Intertap forward sealing faucet. Whether you want to fill a growler or pour a stout, this faucet does it all. Everything you need to dispense from and maintain your Intertap faucet! This Kit Includes: Stainless Steel Intertap Beer Faucet (D1210) Intertap Stout Spout (D1213) Intertap Growler Filler Spout (D1214) Intertap Ball Lock Spout (D1217) Intertap Self-Closing Faucet Spring* (D1212) Intertap Seal & Gasket Kit (D1215) *Does not include shank.
338 °L - Viking Malt - Viking Roasted Barley is produced by roasting good quality malting barley grains. The roasting process is similar to that of Black Malt with extra care taken to not burn the grain. Final temperature is more than 392°F. The flavor of Roasted Barley is harsh and more bitter than that of black malt. Burnt and smoky flavors are strong.
Roasted Barley is used in dark beers like stouts and porters, mainly for its strong coloring ability. Roasted barley will impart a dry flavor and substantial color.
In 2016 Viking Malt and Danish Malting Group joined forces to better serve their customers. Now the new Viking Malt is the leading malting company in Northern Europe and supply raw materials and services to the global brewing, distilling and food industries. Viking Malt has 6 malthouses in areas where our distinctive Nordic barley is sourced: in Halmstad, Sweden; Vordingborg, Denmark; Lahti, Finland; Panevezys, Lithuania and in Sierpc and Strzegom, Poland. The annual malting capacity is close to 600 kilotons.
Malt Specification:
Moisture % - max. 5.0
Extract fine % dm - min. 70.0
Color °L - min. 338
See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.
500 °L - Bairds Malt - Baird chocolate malt is typically used in Brown Ales, Porters and Stouts. When it comes to chocolate malt, a little can go a long way! Bairds chocolate malt will provide flavors of chocolate and coffee to your beer, with a slight astringency.
450 - 500 L in color.
Robust Flavor & Body: Imparts deep, earthy notes of burnt caramel and dark fruit—perfect for Stouts, Porters, and Old Ales.
Brewing Application: Stir directly into the kettle during the last 10–15 minutes of the boil to sterilize the syrup and prevent scorching.
Recommended Usage Rate: Use 4–8 oz per 5-gallon batch (1.5–3 lbs per bbl) to add distinct character without overwhelming your base malts.
Blackstrap molasses is a robust, highly concentrated syrup used in brewing to impart deep, earthy, burnt caramel, and dark fruit flavors to heavier beer styles like stouts, porters, and old ales. Because it contains a high percentage of unfermentable sugars and intense minerals, it adds rich body to the finished beer but can easily overwhelm a recipe with astringency or a metallic bitterness if overused. Brewers typically incorporate it by stirring it directly into the hot wort during the last 10 to 15 minutes of the boil; this safely sterilizes the syrup while preventing it from sinking and scorching on the bottom of the kettle.
For a standard 5-gallon batch, the typical usage rate is between 4 to 8 oz (by weight), which provides a distinct character without dominating the base malts. For large scale commercial batches, the proportional equivalent is roughly 1.5 to 3 lbs per bbl.
Adds roasted flavors and aromas with hints of dark chocolate and coffee
Strong coloring value for dark beers like porters and stouts
Recommended use is typically less than 10% of your grain bill
300-375 °L - Viking Malt - Viking Chocolate Malt is produced by roasting from pilsner malt. Final temperature and roasting time is somewhat lower compared to their Black Malt. The amylolytic activity of Chocolate Malt is zero. The amount of fermentable extract is rather low. Flavor of Chocolate Malt is burnt, bitter and smoky, but not as intense as Black Malt. Aromas and tastes of coffee and chocolate can be found and they are well balanced in the overall taste.
Chocolate Malt is mainly included in grists for Porters and Stouts, but it can also be used for any other dark colored beers like Dark Ales due to its strong coloring value. Chocolate Malt contributes roasted flavors and aromas with hints of dark chocolate and coffee in any beer. Already with rather low dosage portions a remarkable increase in color can be found together with changes in flavor and aroma. Typical dosage rate of Chocolate Malt is normally under 10%.
In 2016 Viking Malt and Danish Malting Group joined forces to better serve their customers. Now the new Viking Malt is the leading malting company in Northern Europe and supply raw materials and services to the global brewing, distilling and food industries. Viking Malt has 6 malthouses in areas where our distinctive Nordic barley is sourced: in Halmstad, Sweden; Vordingborg, Denmark; Lahti, Finland; Panevezys, Lithuania and in Sierpc and Strzegom, Poland. The annual malting capacity is close to 600 kilotons.
Malt Specification:
Moisture % - max. 5.0
Extract fine % dm - min. 67.0
Color °L - 300-375
See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.
Moderately roasted specialty malt that delivers a rich, dark character while remaining milder than traditional Chocolate Malt
Well-suited for crafting Porters, Brown Ales, and Stouts. Adjust color or build a robust malt foundation
Use as up to 10% of your grain bill
200–250 °L - Export Pale Chocolate Malt offers a unique flavor profile, positioned between Brown and Chocolate Malts. This moderately roasted specialty malt delivers a rich, dark character while remaining milder than traditional Chocolate Malt.
It's an excellent choice for brewers looking to adjust color or build a robust malt foundation. This malt is particularly well-suited for crafting Porters, Brown Ales, and Stouts, providing significant flavor contributions without the intensity of darker roasted malts.
Malt Specification:
Color °L - 200–250
Moisture % - max. 2.5
Extract fine % dm - min. 69.8
Usage Rate - Up to 10%
Originally grown in Northern England, Northern Brewer has become one of the main hops grown in the Hallertau region of Germany. Northern Brewer is a great dual-purpose hop that is more balanced than U.S. Northern Brewer, which has been decreasing in acreage in the states year after year. Northern Brewer hops are known for their grassy, herbal, and piney aromas. Mostly used in European ales, Stout, Porter, and Lambic, but also a staple ingredient in California Common.
Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 9 – 10%
Beta Acids: 3 – 5%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.8 – 3.33
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 27 – 32%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1 – 1.6
1332 produces a malty and mildly fruity ale with good depth and complexity
One of the classic ale strains from a Northwest U.S. brewery
Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation
Originating from the Hales Brewery in Seattle via the Gales Brewery in the UK. The Northwest ale strain is great for the production of most American style ales, only this strain will highlight the malt charchter and naturally occuring fruitiness in your beer. This strain will add beutiful complexity to your next American ale!
One of the classic ale strains from a Northwest U.S. Brewery. It produces a malty and mildly fruity ale with good depth and complexity.
Attenuation: 67-71%
Flocculation: High
Alcohol Tolerance: 10%
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 65-75°F
Cell Count: 100 Billion
Styles:
American Amber Ale
American Barleywine
American Brown Ale
American IPA
American Pale Ale
American Stout
Blonde Ale
Classic American Pilsner
Fruit Beer
Imperial IPA
Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.
Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.
2.1-3.2 °L - Viking Pale Ale Malt is the perfect base malt for traditional Pale Ales, IPA's, Ambers, Browns, Porters, Stouts, etc.. As a traditional english style pale ale malt it has a high degree of modification making it very easy to mash.
The rich maltiness adds layers of flavor to any ale.
Viking Malt is one of the largest malting companies in the world and the largest roaster of specialty malts. They are the main malt supplier to the famous Carlsberg brewery. Viking is not well known in the USA because they haven't had good US distribution. Because MoreBeer! and MoreBeer! Pro is directly importing thousands of tons of malt we are stoked to offer you Northern European malt quality from one of the best malting companies in the world at lower than domestic malt pricing.
Viking Malt has 6 malthouses in areas where distinctive Nordic barley are sourced: in Halmstad, Sweden; Vordingborg, Denmark; Lahti, Finland; Panevezys, Lithuania and in Sierpc and Strzegom, Poland. The advantage of northern European malt is lower protein levels, good kernel size, and less amount of pesticides used due to the cold winters.
Malt Specification:
Moisture % - max. 5.0
Extract fine % - dm min. 80.0
Color °L - 2.1-3.2
Protein % dm - max. 11.5
Kolbach index % - min. 43
Free amino nitrogen mg/l - min. 130
Beta-glucan mg/l - max. 200
See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.
This Robust Porter recipe has a smooth roastiness that you will enjoy sip after sip
Includes Fuggles and Cascade hops
Estimated ABV: 5.8%
Estimated IBUs: 22-27
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
The future of porters is here. Introducing RoboPorter! While this beer isn't going to stop crime or save lives*, it is definitely a robust porter that you need to try! A noticeable, but not overwhelming roastiness covers your palate, making you want another sip as soon as you put down your glass. The bottom line is, this is an amazing robust porter, and if it could talk, we're guessing it would say "extract or all grain, you're brewing with me"!
*Note: It is possible that RoboPorter could stop crime or save lives, just not guaranteed.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.058-62
SRM (Color Range): 34
IBUs: 22-27
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.8%
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.
The classic porter character of roast and coffee is beautifully balanced by a pleasant bitterness and a slight nutty taste and subtle honey flavor
Includes Chinook and Cascade hops
Estimated ABV: 6%
Estimated IBUs: 31-34
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
In 2011, the White House home brewed beer for the first time in, well, perhaps centuries! We were super excited when a MoreBeer! customer first submitted his freedom of information act request for the White House homebrew recipes. We were a little surprised, and we'll say it - let down - when we saw the actual recipes. One MoreBeer! staffer blurted out "Whoa...this seems like beer that Prince Harry should be brewing." English malt extract, English hops, and even an English yeast strain were used; so the only thing truly American was the honey! It seems that we were not the only beer lovers to pick up on this. So while we really, really love English beers as much as the next homebrewer, we think the White House Brewmasters should be using fresh ingredients from well...America.
Since we were tweaking the recipe towards this side of the pond, we decided we could also help educate the White House staff on their yeast selection. Yes dry yeast has gotten better but since it's for the White House and all, we think they can spring for liquid yeast...and is there any better choice for this recipe than Wyeast 1056 AMERICAN Ale or White Labs 001 California Ale?? Not really. In fact, just queue up the star spangled banner, turn on the football game, and throw some hot dogs on the grill because we are starting to feel pretty patriotic here.
So while we send this kit along with our friendly suggestions back to the White House, YOU can make the exact same beer at home. That way if you are in a diner somewhere on the campaign trail and the president pulls up you can whip out a bottle of the 'Honey Pale the White House Should Be Making' or the 'Honey Porter the White House Should Be Making' and enlighten the Top Dog, homebrewer style.
This American Honey Porter is composed of all American ingredients, including:
Crystal 40L, Black Patent, Chocolate Malt, and Ultralight Malt Extract
Chinook and Cascade Hops
California Wildflower Honey
This is an amazingly drinkable porter recipe which will have you coming back for more! The classic porter character of roast and coffee is beautifully balanced by a pleasant bitterness and a slight nutty taste. This is a beer which will be fantastic fresh, and even better if you can keep your hands off long enough to let it age! The honey character is nearly buried under the porter character, but provides an interesting and refreshing spin on the classic porter!
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.054-59
SRM (Color Range): 26-28
IBUs: 31-34
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.
60 °L - Viking Malt - Raisins, prunes, and brown sugar are flavors we get from this malt. Caramel 150 is the equivalent of Crystal or Caramel 60 in color but very different flavor. We love this malt and think it is dynamite in rich brown ales, killer in Dubbels, and perfect in any darker style where you want that rich background. By comparison Viking Caramel 100 has flavors of sweet wort which are more traditional in flavor but none of the sweet raisin in 150. On the other side, Caramel 200 still has raisin and prune but it is has the beginning of a burnt characteristic.
Viking Caramel Malts are made from green malt . A high degree of caramelization is characteristic of this malt. The amylolytic activity of Caramel Malts is zero. Maillard products formed in the process can act as antioxidants and contribute to flavor stability. Caramel Malts usually improve foam quality and head retention.
Caramel Malts are well suited for winter beers, ale-type beers and other aromatic beers like dark lagers and stouts. Small amounts can be used for color adjustment and flavor enrichment of pale lagers as well. Compared to Cara Plus, Caramel Malts have a stronger character.
Malt Specification:
Moisture % - max. 6.0
Extract fine % dm - min. 75.0
Color °L - 53.1-60.6
See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.
Get that eye-catching cascading effect by serving your Stouts & Porters with a nitrogen tank filled with beer gas mix!
Serve still beverages on draft with pure nitrogen or argon—serving still bevs with CO2 will lead to carbonation over time
Dual high-pressure and low-pressure gauges to easily reference cylinder pressure and output pressure
CGA580 inlet compatible with standard US nitrogen and argon tanks
Made in the USA. Taprite is one of leading manufacturers of gas regulators and draft dispensing equipment
One-way shutoff valve outlet protects your regulator from backflow and can be turned on/off to stop gas flow without needing to close your tank
This Taprite Nitrogen Regulator will allow you to add Nitro-Draft capability to your home dispense system!
Use this dual gauge nitrogen regulator to connect a tank of Beer Gas mix (70% Nitorgen/30% CO2) to your keg for an authentic nitro-pour! Traditionally used for stouts and porters, a nitro pour is becoming popular with more and more beer styles, lending its signature creamy mouthfeel and head to the beer. An amazing upgrade to any brewer's draft system.
Made in the USA by Taprite. 5/16" barb.
Calcium carbonate is used to reduce the acidity of wine. It does not require cold-stabilization to force complete precipitation, as does potassium carbonate. However, calcium carbonate is more likely to affect the flavor than potassium carbonate, and may take a few months to fully precipitate. One-quarter ounce (about 4 teaspoons) of calcium carbonate reduces acidity in one gallon by about 0.25%. Foaming may occur because of the production of CO2. Do not use more than one ounce per gallon. Wait 24 hours and rack wine. Calcium carbonate is also used in beer to increase the temporary hardness of water. Traditionally used in English stouts, pale ales and bitters.
Usage: Usage varies with acid level
Common name: Chalk
488-563 °L - Viking Malt - Viking Black Malt is produced by roasting pilsner malt. Final temperature is more than 392˚F. The amylolytic activity of Black Malt is zero. The amount of fermentable extract is low. The flavor of Black Malt is harsh but less acrid than that of roasted barley. Burnt and smoky flavors are strong.
Black Malt is used in dark beers like stouts and porters, mainly for its strong coloring ability. Normally portions 1–2% give a remarkable increase in color without significant change in flavor. By raising the percentage of Black Malt in malt bill the changes in taste can be found quickly. Dosage rates more than 10% are rare.
In 2016 Viking Malt and Danish Malting Group joined forces to better serve their customers. Now the new Viking Malt is the leading malting company in Northern Europe and supply raw materials and services to the global brewing, distilling and food industries. Viking Malt has 6 malthouses in areas where our distinctive Nordic barley is sourced: in Halmstad, Sweden; Vordingborg, Denmark; Lahti, Finland; Panevezys, Lithuania and in Sierpc and Strzegom, Poland. The annual malting capacity is close to 600 kilotons.
Malt Specification:
Moisture % - max. 5.0
Extract fine % dm - min. 65.0
Color °L - 488-563
See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.
BIG BEN allows your malt and hop flavors to shine with its neutral profile
Ideal for a wide variety of styles including Pale Ales, ESBS, IPAs, Porters, Stouts, Blonde Ales, and Amber Ales
Designed to be sprinkled directly onto the surface of your wort with no pre-oxygenation before pitching required
Ferment between 59-72°F
Pressure-Ready Performs great under pressure up to 12 PSI
BIG BEN, just like its iconic namesake, is big in all the right ways. Known for its exceptional flocculation, this yeast settles quickly, leaving your beer bright and clear. BIG BEN is proudly malt-forward, allowing your grain bill and chosen ingredients to truly shine through. Its neutral profile enhances malt sweetness and hop character without imposing its own flavors, resulting in clean, crisp beers with remarkable clarity. Its high flocculation contributes significantly to its clarity, rapidly settling and making it ideal for styles where visual appeal matters, such as Pale Ales, ESBS, IPAs, Porters, Stouts, Blonde Ales, and Amber Ales.
BIG BEN also boasts impressive alcohol tolerance, comfortably fermenting beers up to 12% ABV, making it suitable for both session ales and higher-gravity brews. Efficient and reliable, BIG BEN consistently achieves attenuation rates up to 82%. It comfortably ferments across a wide temperature range of 55°F to 78°F, making it versatile for various ale styles. For brewers using pressure-capable fermenters, BIG BEN performs great up to 12 PSI, allowing you to push fermentation temperature slightly while maintaining an even cleaner, more neutral beer profile.
Exceptional flocculation for bright, clear beer
Malt-forward character that lets your grain bill shine
Neutral profile enhances malt sweetness and hop character
Ideal for: Pale Ales, IPAs, Porters, Stouts, Blonde Ales, Amber Ales
Alcohol Tolerance: 12% ABV
Attenuation: Approximately 75- 82%
Fermentation Range: 59-72°F (15-22°C)
Direct Pitch: No rehydration needed
Reliable & Consistent: Every batch undergoes PCR testing for quality
High Cell Count: 15g per sachet—over 36% more than standard 11g dry yeast packs
Dosage:
One sachet is enough to treat a 5–6 gallon batch. When calculating for larger batches, use at a rate of 2–3 grams per gallon of wort. We recommend rounding up by one full sachet rather than measuring out the yeast exactly
Like all CellarScience yeast, BIG BEN offers professional-grade performance for both homebrewers and craft brewers at an unbeatable value.
Vanilla beans are a great way for the adventurous homebrewer to impart a different and unique flavor to their beers.
These Bourbon Vanilla Beans from Madagascar are fresh, (unlike the dry beans you typically see in grocery stores) and ready to be used in whatever beer you like.
To use, simply slice the bean open lengthwise and add to your Secondary or Keg. Remove when the Vanilla flavor is at the desired strength. 1-2 beans are fine for a slight Vanilla flavor, but some brewers will push the limits and add the third bean. Are you a three-bean-brewer? (This would typically be done in an Oatmeal Stout or a similarly heavy beer.)
NukaTap faucets offer reduced first pour foam due to low thermal mass
Forward-sealing design prevents beer residue from gumming up the faucet
Unique shuttle design greatly improves laminar flow, improving the pour of carbonated beverages
Compatible with all Intertap faucet accessories and shanks
Matte Black painted finish. See note below.
Nothing looks quite as nice as beer pouring out of a sleek, matte black draft tower. These are the same tower kits included with the KOMOS Kegerator, featuring NukaTap Stealth Bomber faucets, EVABarrier draft tubing, and Duotight push-to-connect fittings for easy assembly. The tower is made from 304 brushed stainless steel, making them corrosion resistant while also looking great!
NukaTap Stainless Faucets and Towers
These kits come with NukaTap Stealth Bomber faucets mounted on a stainless tower with matte black finish. NukaTap is the newest brand of forward sealing faucets that boast a lower thermal mass for reduced first pour foam. They feature a "nuke-shaped" internal shuttle that is made from TPV, which provides superior laminar flow to further reduce foaming issues. All faucet spout attachments and accessories are cross compatible between Intertap and NukaTap. Forward-sealing means that while in the closed position the faucet will keep beer in it instead of draining out. This keeps the internal parts from getting sticky and reduces the chance of off flavors transferring to your beer while you pour. The modular, threaded spout can fit a variety of attachments including a growler filler or stout spout.
Duotight Fittings & EVABarrier Draft Tubing
Duotight and EVABarrier have revolutionized how you connect draft line, and our tower kits come standard with both. We love Duotight push-in fittings for their quick connection, reliable seal, and versatility. Setting up and connecting draft line has never been easier -- no more hose clamps or heating water to soften tubing! Each tower comes with Duotight fittings for the tower shanks and for splitting gas lines (double & triple tap only). We recommend adding Duotight fittings to use for your keg connections as well. Depending on whether you'll be serving from homebrew kegs or commercial sanke kegs, you'll need two DUO106 or two DUO104 per line.
EVABarrier tubing has been engineered with protection in mind and is both PVC-free and BPA-free. This double walled tubing offers superior protection against oxidation, CO2 loss, and microbial growth. EVA tubing is the future of draft line for professional applications, and now your kegerator will feature the same first-class tubing.
Includes:
Stainless steel draft tower w/ Matte Black Finish
NukaTap Stealth Bomber faucet(s)
Stainless steel faucet shank(s) with Duotight tailpieces
EVABarrier gas and beverage tubing
Draft tower mounting screws
Faucet wrench
1-3 Tap Tower Dimensions:
13.4 in. tall (without faucets)
3 in. tower diameter
4.4 in. base diameter
4 Tap Tower Dimensions:
13.4 in. tall (without faucets)
4.5 in. tower diameter
Interior mounting holes (does not include bottom collar)
Please note: this is a painted faucet and as such needs to be used, cleaned, and handled with care. Clean the faucet gently by hand and avoid tossing it into a bucket with other draft parts. Excessive soaking in caustic cleaners will damage the finish. For these reasons, we do not recommend the Stealth Bomber faucets for professional settings. If you prefer a stainless steel spout that can take more punishment, the matte black towers are also sold separately and can be paired with the NukaTap Punisher Edition faucet.
Cluster hops offer a smooth, neutral, bitterness complimented by a spicy and floral aroma with fruity notes. A great choice in Lagers, Stouts, and Porters.
Hop Statistics
Alpha Acids: 5.5 – 8.5%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 5.5%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1 - 1.88
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 36 – 42%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.4 – 0.8
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 80 – 85%
Similar Hop Varieties: Galena
Fermentable extract rich in sugar, protein and flavor
Contributes to haze formation, mouth feel and head retention
Ideal for NEIPA, Hazy Pales or adding a velvety mouthfeel to an Oatmeal or Milk Stout
Unlock smoother, hazier, and more flavorful beers. Our hydrolyzed oat powder, crafted from premium Australian oats, boosts head retention, enhances mouthfeel, and creates a desirable haze, perfect for NEIPAs and Hazy Pales. Add a velvety touch to stouts or explore new dimensions in your favorite brews. Rich in fermentable sugars and oat flavor, this extract is your secret to exceptional beer.
1728 is ideally suited for the strong, malty ales of Scotland and versatile enough to be used as a "house" strain
Ferments neutral and clean. Higher temps will result in an increased ester profile
Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation
Our Scottish ale strain is ideally suited for the strong, malty ales of Scotland. This strain is very versatile, and is often used as a “House” strain as it ferments neutral and clean. Higher fermentation temperatures will result in an increased ester profile.
Attenuation: 69-73%
Flocculation: High
Alcohol Tolerance: 12%
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 55-75°F
Cell Count: 100 Billion
Styles:
American Barleywine
Baltic Porter
Braggot
Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer
Foreign Extra Stout
Imperial IPA
Old Ale
Other Smoked Beer
Russian Imperial Stout
Scottish Export 80/-
Scottish Heavy 70/-
Scottish Light 60/-
Strong Scotch Ale
Wood-Aged Beer
For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.
Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.
Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
This incredibly unique recipe leans on a smoky quality that was once a staple of old-world English porters
Includes Northern Brewer and Kent Goldings hops
Estimated ABV: 5.4%
Estimated IBUs: 28-34
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
This beer combines the richness of black malt with the old-world smokiness of Bamberg: a Franconian village that is at once worldly and yet devoted to its traditional ways. Brewed with an ale yeast, it mimics the origins of English porter, a beer made solely from brown malts dried over a direct wood fire. And since you'll never find a beer like this at your local liquor store, you'll have to brew it to appreciate the flavorful treats it can offer. With an astounding Two Pounds of Rauch Malt, any fan of smoked beers will fall in love with Ray's beer! Ray recommends British Ale yeast, WLP005.
Ray began brewing in 1989 after seeing a homebrew store ad at a Chicago hamburger shack. "The first batch was pretty good," he says, "but the second one was awful. Fortunately, I had already brewed the third batch before tasting the second, or that might have been the end of things. After tasting that beer, there was no looking back: I dove headlong into brewing and tasting and learning as much as I could about the art of brewing." That informaton was put together in his book, "Designing Great Beers", which has since become a must-have for any serious brewer. Over the years he has brewed more than 200 batches. When he started all-grain brewing in 1990 there weren't many options for buying mashing equipment, so he made his own 10-gallon vertical Coleman cooler Mashtun. More than 90 percent of the 200 batches he had made over the years were produced on the homemade equipment--although now the mash tun has been retired after some unsuccessful modifications a few years back. You may now know Ray as the founder of the highly successful Cicerone Program which certifies and educates beer professionals.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.054-58
SRM (Color Range): 18-19
IBUs: 28-34
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.4%
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 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.
1028 has a rich mineral profile that is bold and crisp with some fruitiness
Often used for higher gravity ales and when a high level of attenuation is desired
Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation
A rich, minerally profile that is bold and crisp with some fruitiness. Often used for higher gravity ales and when a high level of attenuation is desired.
Attenuation: 73-77%
Flocculation: Low Medium
Alcohol Tolerance: 11%
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 60-72°F
Cell Count: 100 Billion
Styles:
Brown Porter
Dry Stout
English Barleywine
Foreign Extra Stout
Mild
Northern English Brown Ale
Old Ale
Robust Porter
Russian Imperial Stout
For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.
Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.
162 - 226 °L - Simpsons Malt - A brown malt with flavors of, you guessed it, Coffee! This malt will contribute to a smooth mouthfeel, and will add rich flavorful coffee notes to your favorite stouts, porters, or browns.
