The Emerald Tsar - Russian Imperial Stout

Brew a Rich and Robust Russian Imperial Stout with OurThe Emerald Tsar Recipe Kit!

This recipe kit brings the bold flavors of roasted malts, chocolate, and coffee into perfect harmony with the earthy and floral notes of Perle and Fuggles hops. With a full-bodied profile and a clean, smooth fermentation, this stout is fit for a czar and perfect for aging or sipping on a cold winter night. Whether you're a homebrew veteran or new to brewing, this step-by-step guide will ensure a successful batch of this imperial classic.

What’s Inside:

Grain Bill

• 16 lbs Great Western 2-Row Malt
• 1.5 lbs Toasted Barley
• 1.5 lbs Crystal 120
• 1 lb Cara-Pils
• 0.75 lbs Chocolate Malt
• 0.5 lbs Black Patent Malt

Hops

• 4 oz Perle (60 min boil)
• 2 oz Fuggles (30 min boil)
• 2 oz Fuggles (10 min boil)

Yeast

• California Ale Yeast (WLP001 or similar)

Instructions:

1. Mash

• Heat 5 gallons of water to 150°F (68°C).
• Add grains to your mash tun and hold at 150°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 vigorous boil for 60 minutes. Add hops as indicated:
  • 60 min: 4 oz Perle
  • 30 min: 2 oz Fuggles
  • 10 min: 2 oz Fuggles

3. Cool and Ferment

• Cool wort to 70°F (21°C) using a wort chiller or ice bath.
• Transfer wort to a sanitized fermenter and pitch the yeast.
• Ferment at 68-70°F (20-21°C) for 1-2 weeks or until fermentation is complete.

4. Bottle or Keg

• Bottle your beer with 6 oz of priming sugar (included in kit) for carbonation or keg and force carbonate.
• Allow bottled beer to condition for 2-3 weeks before serving.

Tasting Notes:

The Emerald Tsar showcases layers of rich flavors, including dark chocolate, caramelized sugar, and hints of roasted coffee, balanced by the earthy, floral notes of Fuggles hops and a clean bitterness from Perle hops. The smooth finish from California Ale Yeast ties it all together, creating a beer as regal as its name.

ABV: ~9-10% | IBU: ~70-75

Brew your own bold and balanced Russian Imperial Stout with The Emerald Tsar Recipe Kit—a brew worthy of royalty!