Hoppy Stout 32 | Beer Recipe Kit

Unleash your inner brewmaster with our Hoppy Stout 32 Recipe Kit, a perfect fusion of rich malt flavors and bold hop character. This recipe combines the smooth, roasted notes of a traditional stout with the vibrant hop flavors that craft beer enthusiasts love. Whether you're a seasoned brewer or just starting out, this kit will guide you to create a standout brew.

What’s Inside:

• Grain Bill

  • 10 lbs Great Western Two Row Malt
  • 1 lb Briess Midnight Wheat
  • 0.5 lbs Black Patent Malt
  • 0.75 lbs Crystal 120
  • 0.5 lbs Carapils

• Hops

  • 1 oz Chinook (60 min boil)
  • 1 oz Mosaic (30 min boil)
  • 2 oz Cascade (10 min boil)

• Yeast

  • White Labs California Ale WLP001
  • Safeale 05

Instructions:

1. Mash

   • Heat 5 gallons of water to 150°F (67°C).
   • Add grains to your mash tun and hold at 152°F for 60 minutes.
   • Sparge with 4 gallons of water heated to 170°F (77°C) to collect 6.5 gallons of wort.

2. Boil

   • Bring the wort to a rolling boil.
   • Add hops as indicated:
     • 60 min: 1 oz Chinook
     • 30 min: 1 oz Mosaic
     • 10 min: 2 oz Cascade

3. Cool and Ferment

   • Cool wort to 70°F (20°C) using a wort chiller or ice bath.
   • Transfer wort to a sanitized fermenter and pitch the yeast.
   • Ferment at 70°F for 1-2 weeks or until fermentation activity subsides.

4. Bottle or Keg

   • Bottle your beer with 6oz priming sugar for carbonation or keg and force carbonate.
   • Allow bottled beer to condition for 2-3 weeks.

Tasting Notes:

Expect a robust, dark beer with smooth roasted malt flavors from Midnight Wheat and Black Patent, complemented by caramel sweetness from Crystal 120 and a creamy body from Carapils. The bold hop additions deliver piney, citrusy, and floral aromas, giving this stout a uniquely hoppy edge.

ABV: ~6.5% | IBU: ~50

Enjoy your handcrafted Hoppy Stout 32, a perfect blend of rich malt and hoppy delight!