Brewer's Best Kits

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AMERICAN AMBERABV: 4.75%-5.25%IBUs: 29 - 32Pale Ale malt combined with medium caramel malt creates a rich, copper color. Bitterness is balanced to match the malt character. Smooth clean finish with moderate carbonation level. — **AMERICAN AMBER**
**ABV: 4.75%-5.25%**
**IBUs:** *29 - 32*
Pale Ale malt combined with medium caramel malt creates a rich, copper color. Bitterness is balanced to match the malt character. Smooth clean finish with moderate carbonation level.

AMERICAN CREAM ALEABV: 5.25%-5.75%IBUs: 16 - 18 Each An ale version of the American lager style. Clean, light and simple to brew. Faint malt notes with a hint of corn-like presence. An easy drinker. — AMERICAN CREAM ALE
ABV: 5.25%-5.75%
**IBUs:** *16 - 18*
Each An ale version of the American lager style. Clean, light and simple to brew. Faint malt notes with a hint of corn-like presence. An easy drinker.

AMERICAN LIGHT ABV: 4.0%-4.5%IBUs: 13 - 16Uses the traditional combination of pilsner malt, rice and corn adjuncts. It is light- bodied, refreshing and thirst quenching. A very easy recipe to brew and an excellent entry to craft brewing. — **AMERICAN LIGHT**
**ABV: 4.0%-4.5%**
**IBUs:** *13 - 16*
Uses the traditional combination of pilsner malt, rice and corn adjuncts. It is light- bodied, refreshing and thirst quenching. A very easy recipe to brew and an excellent entry to craft brewing.

AMERICAN PALE ALEABV: 5.0%-5.5%IBUs: 32 - 36Perhaps the most widely brewed American style ale. Moderately strong hop aroma and bitterness. Pale ale malt base provides deep gold, almost amber, color and medium-bodied mouthfeel. — AMERICAN PALE ALE
ABV: 5.0%-5.5%
**IBUs:** *32 - 36*
Perhaps the most widely brewed American style ale. Moderately strong hop aroma and bitterness. Pale ale malt base provides deep gold, almost amber, color and medium-bodied mouthfeel.

AMERICAN PALE WHEATABV: 6.25%-6.75%IBUs: 31 - 35An easy drinking ale blending the styles of pale ale and wheat beer. The malt bill is based on wheat extract and flaked red wheat and will provide a light copper color and ample head retention. America… — **AMERICAN PALE WHEAT**
**ABV: 6.25%-6.75%**
**IBUs:** *31 - 35*
An easy drinking ale blending the styles of pale ale and wheat beer. The malt bill is based on wheat extract and flaked red wheat and will provide a light copper color and ample head retention. American Pale Wheats are hoppier than traditional wheat beers and American Cluster and Liberty hops lend a moderate hoppiness. BRY-97 Yeast ferments a clean, ale flavor profile without the banana and clove phenols that its German counterpart has. This beer is very drinkable and is most enjoyable fresh, just after bottle conditioning.

BELGIAN DARK STRONGABV: 7.32%-8.3%IBUs: 25 - 30This Strong Ale recipe creates a copper-brown color from the generous, yet diverse, liquid malt extract addition. Dark brown soft candi sugar contributes robust and unique flavors commonly found in Belg… — **BELGIAN DARK STRONG**
**ABV: 7.32%-8.3%**
**IBUs:** *25 - 30*
This Strong Ale recipe creates a copper-brown color from the generous, yet diverse, liquid malt extract addition. Dark brown soft candi sugar contributes robust and unique flavors commonly found in Belgian style ales. The high gravity is balanced with clean bittering and spicy aromas that round out this complex ale.

BELGIAN GOLDEN ALE ABV: 7.5%-8%IBUs: 28 - 32We are keeping to Belgian tradition by crafting a strong golden ale using only pilsner malt and authentic Belgian style candi sugars. The dry finish and light body create a canvas to showcase subtle fruit … — **BELGIAN GOLDEN ALE** **ABV: 7.5%-8%**
**IBUs:** *28 - 32*
We are keeping to Belgian tradition by crafting a strong golden ale using only pilsner malt and authentic Belgian style candi sugars. The dry finish and light body create a canvas to showcase subtle fruit notes and moderate yeast spiciness commonly found in this style. Finishing off with predominant Belgian Lace, this ale is flavorful, refreshing and complete.

BELGIAN IPAABV: 5.5%-6%IBUs: 45 - 48A generous hops schedule and soft Belgian Candi Sugar combine to create this modern style ale. Brewer’s Best® Belgian IPA includes that trademark spiciness familiar to the Belgian style ales along with the piney, … — **BELGIAN IPA**
**ABV: 5.5%-6%**
**IBUs:** *45 - 48*
A generous hops schedule and soft Belgian Candi Sugar combine to create this modern style ale. Brewer’s Best® Belgian IPA includes that trademark spiciness familiar to the Belgian style ales along with the piney, herbal and slight citrus flavors of the American IPA. The result is a complex flavor combination that adds depth and outstanding character to this unique style of ale.

BELGIAN SAISONABV: 5.25%-5.75%IBUs: 20 - 25A light bodied, effervescent ale with warm malty flavors and a slight orange hue from the steeping grains. Golden Candi Syrup lends a faint caramel sweetness and a hint of fresh plums. The included Belgian … — **BELGIAN SAISON**
**ABV: 5.25%-5.75%**
**IBUs:** *20 - 25*
A light bodied, effervescent ale with warm malty flavors and a slight orange hue from the steeping grains. Golden Candi Syrup lends a faint caramel sweetness and a hint of fresh plums. The included Belgian style yeast strain completes this farmhouse style ale by contributing a spicy and peppery background.

BELGIAN STOUTABV: 4.7%-5.7%Brewer’s Best® has put together a new twist on a classic style, introducing Belgian Stout. The fresh coffee, wild cherry and dark stone fruit notes from the D-180 Candi Syrup will complement the chocolate and roasted tones… — **BELGIAN STOUT**
**ABV: 4.7%-5.7%**
Brewer’s Best® has put together a new twist on a classic style, introducing Belgian Stout. The fresh coffee, wild cherry and dark stone fruit notes from the D-180 Candi Syrup will complement the chocolate and roasted tones found in this ale. Add the slightly spicy hop character to bring it full circle and create a Stout you’re sure not to forget!

BELGIAN TRIPELABV: 8.5%-9%IBUs: 24 - 30Our Tripel contains one pound of light Belgian candi sugar to create a high gravity beer that is golden in color with a creamy, white head. This kit has plenty of dried malt extract and specialty grains to acce… — **BELGIAN TRIPEL**
**ABV:** **8.5%-9%**
**IBUs:** *24 - 30*
Our Tripel contains one pound of light Belgian candi sugar to create a high gravity beer that is golden in color with a creamy, white head. This kit has plenty of dried malt extract and specialty grains to accent its complexity. The hops create a mild, spicy character.

BLACK IPA ABV: 5.5%-6%IBUs: 80- 85This American style Black IPA, also known as Cascadian Dark Ale, balances moderate roast character with medium-high hop bitterness. Briess Special Dark extract, Victory and 80L provide a moderate degree of caramel m… — **BLACK IPA**
**ABV:** **5.5%-6%**
**IBUs:** *80- 85*
This American style Black IPA, also known as Cascadian Dark Ale, balances moderate roast character with medium-high hop bitterness. Briess Special Dark extract, Victory and 80L provide a moderate degree of caramel malt character. The distinct citrus, grapefruit and slight pine characteristics of the hops complement the roasted malt flavor and aroma of this Black IPA creating all the attributes you would expect in an American Style IPA.

CONTINENTAL PILSNERABV: 4.0%-4.5%IBUs: 28 - 33One of the world’s classic beer styles, this recipe is best enjoyed when lagered. Pilsner malt extract produces a straw color. A dry beer that finishes with ample hop bitterness. This kit includes a lage… — **CONTINENTAL PILSNER**
**ABV: 4.0%-4.5%**
**IBUs:** *28 - 33*
One of the world’s classic beer styles, this recipe is best enjoyed when lagered. Pilsner malt extract produces a straw color. A dry beer that finishes with ample hop bitterness. This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

DOUBLE IPA
ABV: 7.8%-8.3%
IBUs: 100+
This high gravity ale has an upfront and dominant hop profile. The aromas of citrus and the slight pine from the complex hop flavors are perfectly presented on a medium-light body background. A golden hue and white frothy head help to round out this Imperial Ale.

DUNKELWEIZENABV: 4.75%-5.25%IBUs: 10 - 13Munich and chocolate malts combine to create a darker, maltier version of its lighter counterpart, Hefeweizen. Amber-brown in color yet medium-bodied with a slightly sweet, bread flavor. A specialty wheat yea… — **DUNKELWEIZEN**
**ABV: 4.75%-5.25%**
**IBUs:** *10 - 13*
Munich and chocolate malts combine to create a darker, maltier version of its lighter counterpart, Hefeweizen. Amber-brown in color yet medium-bodied with a slightly sweet, bread flavor. A specialty wheat yeast produces the characteristic phenols found in traditional Weizens.

ENGLISH BROWN ALEABV: 4.25%-4.75%IBUs: 21 - 25A medium-bodied brew with malty character surrounded by a nutty aroma. Maris Otter is the perfect complement to the UK hops. — **ENGLISH BROWN ALE**
**ABV: 4.25%-4.75%**
**IBUs:** *21 - 25*
A medium-bodied brew with malty character surrounded by a nutty aroma. Maris Otter is the perfect complement to the UK hops.

ENGLISH PALE ALE ABV: 4.25%-4.5%IBUs: 30 - 33A classic English style that yields medium-high bitterness above a foundation of caramel maltiness. Hop character is derived from heavy bittering addition. This is a well-balanced, drinkable Special Bitte… — **ENGLISH PALE ALE**
**ABV: 4.25%-4.5%**
**IBUs:** *30 - 33*
A classic English style that yields medium-high bitterness above a foundation of caramel maltiness. Hop character is derived from heavy bittering addition. This is a well-balanced, drinkable Special Bitter.

ESBABV: 4.8%-5.5%IBUs: 35 - 40Our Extra Special Bitter recipe creates a medium strength English ale that has great drinkability and slightly more evident emphasis on the bitter characteristic. To complement these select hop additions we’ve included … — **ESB**
**ABV: 4.8%-5.5%**
**IBUs:** *35 - 40*
Our Extra Special Bitter recipe creates a medium strength English ale that has great drinkability and slightly more evident emphasis on the bitter characteristic. To complement these select hop additions we’ve included authentic English malt extracts. Getting better flavor would require a trip across the pond.

EUROPEAN BOCKABV: 6.25%-6.75%A dark, moderately strong malty lager. Our Bock uses Munich malt extracts and darker specialty grains for color adjustment. This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures. — **EUROPEAN BOCK**
**ABV: 6.25%-6.75%**
A dark, moderately strong malty lager. Our Bock uses Munich malt extracts and darker specialty grains for color adjustment. This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

GERMAN ALTBIER STYLEABV: 4.75%-5.25%IBUs: 38 - 42A classic German style, our Altbier is amber colored with a nice malty character. It is moderately hopped maintaining the true style of this Amber hybrid. A great beer to ferment cool and cold conditi… — **GERMAN ALTBIER STYLE**
**ABV: 4.75%-5.25%**
**IBUs:** *38 - 42*
A classic German style, our Altbier is amber colored with a nice malty character. It is moderately hopped maintaining the true style of this Amber hybrid. A great beer to ferment cool and cold condition.

GERMAN OKTOBERFESTABV: 5.25%-5.75%IBUs: 22 - 25 Amber in color with a nice blend of Munich malt and crystal grains. Medium-bodied, malty and finished with a distinct hop flavor. This kit includes and lager yeast that will also perform well if fermen… — **GERMAN OKTOBERFEST**
**ABV: 5.25%-5.75%**
**IBUs:** *22 - 25*
Amber in color with a nice blend of Munich malt and crystal grains. Medium-bodied, malty and finished with a distinct hop flavor. This kit includes and lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

GLUTEN FREE ALE  ABV: 4.5%-5.5%IBUs: 20 - 24The wort is crafted from White Sorghum and Belgian Style syrup and thencomplemented with an addition of orange and lemon peel. Lightly bitter with undertones of floral and citrus from the hops, this a… — **GLUTEN FREE ALE**
**ABV: 4.5%-5.5%**
**IBUs:** *20 - 24*
The wort is crafted from White Sorghum and Belgian Style syrup and then
complemented with an addition of orange and lemon peel. Lightly bitter with undertones of floral and citrus from the hops, this ale is smooth and refreshing.

IMPERIAL BLONDE ALEABV: 7%-8%IBUs: 26 - 30This recipe produces a malty, high gravity, full-bodied version of this easy drinking, well-rounded beer style. Golden in color, Imperial Blonde Ale consists of 100% dry malted barley with some maltodextrin … — IMPERIAL BLONDE ALE
ABV: **7%-8%**
**IBUs:** *26 - 30*
This recipe produces a malty, high gravity, full-bodied version of this easy drinking, well-rounded beer style. Golden in color, Imperial Blonde Ale consists of 100% dry malted barley with some maltodextrin for increased alcohol by volume. A great recipe if you like big blondes!

IMPERIAL PALE ALEABV: 8%-8.5%IBUs: 65 - 69This beer style has been perfected on the West Coast and we are proud to create an extract version for the homebrewer. This beer is very big, very hoppy and somewhat arrogant. Use your homebrewing skills to … — **IMPERIAL PALE ALE**
**ABV:** **8%-8.5%**
**IBUs:** *65 - 69*
This beer style has been perfected on the West Coast and we are proud to create an extract version for the homebrewer. This beer is very big, very hoppy and somewhat arrogant. Use your homebrewing skills to make the most of this recipe!

IMPERIAL NUT BROWNABV: 6.75% - 7.75%IBUs: 47 - 50A rich, complex high-gravity specialty ale. It’s a full-bodied brew with plenty of hop character to balance this Imperial style Brown Ale. The slight caramel and and chocolate flavors are followed by … — **IMPERIAL NUT BROWN**
**ABV:** **6.75% - 7.75%**
**IBUs:** *47 - 50*
A rich, complex high-gravity specialty ale. It’s a full-bodied brew with plenty of hop character to balance this Imperial style Brown Ale. The slight caramel and and chocolate flavors are followed by a nutty aftertaste. Includes Safale S-04 yeast.

INDIA PALE ALEABV: 5.75%-6.25%IBUs: 60 - 65We use plenty of hops to accent this popular style. From the buttering to the flavoring to the aroma hops, we create the perfect balance for this clean, crisp pale ale. — **INDIA PALE ALE**
**ABV: 5.75%-6.25%**
**IBUs:** *60 - 65*
We use plenty of hops to accent this popular style. From the buttering to the flavoring to the aroma hops, we create the perfect balance for this clean, crisp pale ale.

IRISH STOUT  ABV: 4.5%-5%IBUs: 35 - 38A dark, roasty, creamy ale. Although nearly black in color, this beer is medium-bodied and finishes dry from the roasted barley addition. Maltodextrin creates a thick, long-lasting head. — **IRISH STOUT**
**ABV: 4.5%-5%**
**IBUs:** *35 - 38*
A dark, roasty, creamy ale. Although nearly black in color, this beer is medium-bodied and finishes dry from the roasted barley addition. Maltodextrin creates a thick, long-lasting head.

KÖLSCH  ABV: 4.25%-4.75%IBUs: 25 - 28Kölsch is a crisp, clean, easy-drinking ale. It has a straw-yellow hue similar to a pilsner, but is less hoppy, a bit sweeter and uses pale malts and a small amount of wheat. The lager-like characteristics t… — **KÖLSCH**
**ABV: 4.25%-4.75%**
**IBUs:** *25 - 28*
Kölsch is a crisp, clean, easy-drinking ale. It has a straw-yellow hue similar to a pilsner, but is less hoppy, a bit sweeter and uses pale malts and a small amount of wheat. The lager-like characteristics this ale is famous for are achieved by using a liquid Kölsch yeast.

MILK STOUTABV: 5.0% - 5.5%IBUs: 31 - 34Bold and black, yet sweet and subtle. This recipe offers all of the chocolate and roasted notes that you would expect from a stout. Additions of Lactose and Maltodextrin produce a full body, thick, creamy head,… — **MILK STOUT**
**ABV:** **5.0% - 5.5%**
**IBUs:** *31 - 34*
Bold and black, yet sweet and subtle. This recipe offers all of the chocolate and roasted notes that you would expect from a stout. Additions of Lactose and Maltodextrin produce a full body, thick, creamy head, and sweet finish.

MUNICH HELLES (L)
ABV: 4.75% - 5.0%
IBUs: 17 - 21
A light colored German lager with a malty profile. Slightly sweet with just enough bittering hops to balance the malt. This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

OATMEAL STOUTABV: 5.5% - 6%IBUs: 28 - 38This ale is medium-full bodied, rich and toasty in flavor. Victory combines with the flaked oatmeal to offer a nutty yet silky character. Dark chocolate barley adds an impression of roasted coffee. 2-row malt … — **OATMEAL STOUT**
**ABV:** **5.5% - 6%**
**IBUs:** *28 - 38*
This ale is medium-full bodied, rich and toasty in flavor. Victory combines with the flaked oatmeal to offer a nutty yet silky character. Dark chocolate barley adds an impression of roasted coffee. 2-row malt is included to aid in converting the oat’s starches into fermentable sugars. The selected yeast will yield a fermentation that leaves a slightly sweet character.

RED ALE   ABV: 5%-5.5%IBUs: 19 - 23A medium-light bodied ale with a deep red hue. Our Red Ale is smooth and easy drinking. Nice balance of caramel malts and specialty grains. Low hop bitterness. — **RED ALE**
**ABV: 5%-5.5%**
**IBUs:** *19 - 23*
A medium-light bodied ale with a deep red hue. Our Red Ale is smooth and easy drinking. Nice balance of caramel malts and specialty grains. Low hop bitterness.

ROBUST PORTERABV: 5%-5.5%IBUs: 31 - 35A classic dark ale featuring chocolate and de-bittered black specialty grains. A nice, hoppy character is balanced well against this roasty, full-bodied beer. — **ROBUST PORTER**
**ABV: 5%-5.5%**
**IBUs:** *31 - 35*
A classic dark ale featuring chocolate and de-bittered black specialty grains. A nice, hoppy character is balanced well against this roasty, full-bodied beer.

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUTABV: 7.75%-8.25%IBUs: 35 - 40This full-bodied dark brew has an intense roast flavor with a huge malt influence. The hop bitterness is offset by a touch of sweetness from the big malt character. Give this beer some time to matur… — **RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT**
**ABV: 7.75%-8.25%**
**IBUs:** *35 - 40*
This full-bodied dark brew has an intense roast flavor with a huge malt influence. The hop bitterness is offset by a touch of sweetness from the big malt character. Give this beer some time to mature and consider using an oak alternative for added complexity.

RYE PALE ALEABV: 4.2% - 4.7%IBUs: 40 - 45A pale ale that uses just the right amount of Rye, Munich and Honey malt to create a unique spiciness. then we use three different hop varieties to perfectly balance the beer - and it’s dry hopped! To convert… — **RYE PALE ALE**
**ABV:** **4.2% - 4.7%**
**IBUs:** *40 - 45*
A pale ale that uses just the right amount of Rye, Munich and Honey malt to create a unique spiciness. then we use three different hop varieties to perfectly balance the beer - and it’s dry hopped! To convert the Rye we have included “steep-to-convert” instructions so we recommend you have a few batches under your belt before trying this tasty recipe.

SCOTTISH ALEABV: 3.25%-3.5%IBUs: 15 - 18Our Scottish Ale is full of caramel malts, both in the extract and specialty grains. Chocolate malt, roasted barley and a touch of smoked malt bring this full-bodied, malty ale to completion. — **SCOTTISH ALE**
**ABV: 3.25%-3.5%**
**IBUs:** *15 - 18*
Our Scottish Ale is full of caramel malts, both in the extract and specialty grains. Chocolate malt, roasted barley and a touch of smoked malt bring this full-bodied, malty ale to completion.

SMOKED PORTERABV: 5.75% - 6.25%IBUs: 30 - 36Dark brown in color, this rich full-bodied Ale is smooth, with chocolate and coffee-like overtones. Smoked malt imparts a complex, pleasant aroma and flavor with a balanced and subtle hop finish. — **SMOKED PORTER**
**ABV:** **5.75% - 6.25%**
**IBUs:** *30 - 36*
Dark brown in color, this rich full-bodied Ale is smooth, with chocolate and coffee-like overtones. Smoked malt imparts a complex, pleasant aroma and flavor with a balanced and subtle hop finish.

VIENNA LAGER (L)ABV: 4,5%-5%IBU: 24-28Munich, Vienna and caramel malts combine to provide a rich malt aroma. When lagered this beer will finish clean and dry with no fruity esters. Vienna Lager is moderately hopped. This kit includes a lager yeast t… — **VIENNA LAGER** (L)
**ABV:** **4,5%-5%**
**IBU:** *24-28*
Munich, Vienna and caramel malts combine to provide a rich malt aroma. When lagered this beer will finish clean and dry with no fruity esters. Vienna Lager is moderately hopped. This kit includes a lager yeast that will also perform well if fermented at ale temperatures.

WEIZENBIERABV: 4.5% - 4.75%IBUs: 6 - 10 Wheat malt and European hops create the recipe for this easy-drinking summertime classic. Light-bodied with a smooth finish, our Weizenbier features an authentic dry wheat yeast. — **WEIZENBIER**
**ABV:** **4.5% - 4.75%**
**IBUs:** *6 - 10*
Wheat malt and European hops create the recipe for this easy-drinking summertime classic. Light-bodied with a smooth finish, our Weizenbier features an authentic dry wheat yeast.

WITBIERABV: 4.5%-4.75%IBUs: 12 - 16A classic white ale brewed with wheat, barley, orange peel and coriander. It is lightly hopped and fermented with Safbrew WB-06 resulting in a fruity, spicy, refreshing beer with a dry finish. — **WITBIER**
**ABV: 4.5%-4.75%**
**IBUs:** *12 - 16*
A classic white ale brewed with wheat, barley, orange peel and coriander. It is lightly hopped and fermented with Safbrew WB-06 resulting in a fruity, spicy, refreshing beer with a dry finish.

WHISKY BARREL STOUTABV: 5.5%-6%IBUs: 35 - 38Specially selected dark malt extracts and specialty grains combing to release a delightful bouquet of chocolate and roast. We have included a package of genuine whiskey barrel oak chips to impart flavors o… — **WHISKY BARREL STOUT**
**ABV: 5.5%-6%**
**IBUs:** *35 - 38*
Specially selected dark malt extracts and specialty grains combing to release a delightful bouquet of chocolate and roast. We have included a package of genuine whiskey barrel oak chips to impart flavors of oak and whiskey.

Seasonal

HOLIDAY ALE (Winter)ABV: 5.6%-6%IBU: 55-60This full-bodied amber beer has a rich, malty character that is flavored with orange peel, cinnamon and other spices. It is a complex winter brew balanced with high alpha-acid hops. At 7- 8% this strong ale … — **HOLIDAY ALE** (Winter)
ABV: 5.6%-6%
IBU: *55-60*
This full-bodied amber beer has a rich, malty character that is flavored with orange peel, cinnamon and other spices. It is a complex winter brew balanced with high alpha-acid hops. At 7- 8% this strong ale will be sure to warm you throughout the festive holiday season.

SUMMER ALE (Spring)ABV: 4%-5%IBU: 18-20Pleasant citrus notes come from the bitter orange and lemon peel. Fermented with premium Safale US - 05 dry yeast, this beer finishes clean with lingering flavors of citrus and spice. Crisp and refreshing. — **SUMMER ALE** (Spring)
ABV: 4%-5%
IBU: *18-20*
Pleasant citrus notes come from the bitter orange and lemon peel. Fermented with premium Safale US - 05 dry yeast, this beer finishes clean with lingering flavors of citrus and spice. Crisp and refreshing.