OLD ALE | Beer Recipe Kit

Craft a Timeless Brew with Our Old Ale Recipe Kit!
This rich and robust Old Ale features the nutty depth of Marris Otter malt, a touch of caramel sweetness from brown sugar, and a hint of oak-aged complexity. Perfect for cozy nights by the fire or special occasions, this ale is an ideal choice for homebrewers seeking bold flavors with a smooth finish.

What’s Inside

Grain Bill:

• 12 lbs Marris Otter OR 8 Lbs Extract
• 1 lb Crystal 60
• 4 oz Special Roast
• 4 oz Black Malt

Hops:

• 2 oz Fuggles (60 min boil)
• 1 oz Fuggles (10 min boil)

Yeast:

• Safale 04

Extras:

• 4 oz Oak chips (for aging complexity) 
• Brown sugar (not included – 1 lb for brewing, 8 oz for bottling)

Instructions

1. Mash

• Heat 5 gallons of water to 146°F (63°C).
• Add the grains to your mash tun and hold at 146°F for 60 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Sparge with 4 gallons of water heated to 170°F (77°C) to collect 6.5 gallons of wort.

2. Boil

• Add 1 lb of brown sugar to the wort and bring to a vigorous boil for 60 minutes.
• Follow the hop schedule as indicated:
  • 60 min: Add 2 oz Fuggles.
  • 10 min: Add 1 oz Fuggles.

3. Cool and Ferment

• Cool the wort to 70°F (21°C) using a wort chiller or ice bath.
• Transfer the wort to a sanitized fermenter and pitch the yeast. Add the oak chips at this stage.
• Ferment at 70°F for 2 weeks or until fermentation is complete.

4. Bottle or Keg

• For bottling, use 8 oz of brown sugar (not included) for priming to achieve a smooth, malty carbonation.
• Bottle and condition for 2-3 weeks before serving, or keg and force carbonate for quicker enjoyment.

Tasting Notes:

This Old Ale features bold malty flavors with nutty, caramel undertones and an oaky finish. Enjoy fresh or allow to age for deeper complexity! 🍻