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Light Ale Kits

This style of beer is probably the most popular among American micro-breweries. This is also a very popular style for homebrewing because fermentation temperatures are easily achieved. (65°F)


Old Glory American Ale- Almost every brewpub and small brewery in the country makes a plae ale. Lighter in colo than the popular Gopher Pale Ale. A heavy dose of Cascadde hops gives this beer a distinctive aroma. The kit includes: 6.6 lbs. Gold malt extract, 1/2 lb. Crystal 20°L & 1/2 lb. Carapils grain blend, 1 oz. Willamette bittering hops, 1 oz. Fuggles aroma hops, yeast and priming sugar.
[9 lbs] (0069)
$25.95
With 1098 British Ale Wyeast [9 1/4lbs] (0013Y)
$29.95

Northland Hophead ESB- ESB stands for Extra Special Bitter. A highly hopped beer that is balanced out by a heavy dose of malt. A classic that can be found served in many small pubs in England. A great beer for the hop lover.The kit includes: 6.6 lbs. Gold Malt Extract, 1 Lb Gold Dry Malt Extract, 2 oz. Challenger bittering hops, 1 oz. Fuggles flavor hops, 1 pz First gold flavor hops, and 1 oz. Goldings aroma hops, 3/4 lb. British Light Crystal Malt 55° L &1/4 lb. Wheat Malt grain blend, yeast and priming sugar.
[9 lbs] (0070)
$27.95
With 1968 ESB Ale Wyeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0009Y)
$31.95

Gopher Pale Ale- This ale may be pale in color, but it has a flavor you can really sink your buck teeth into. A great kit for those who are just getting into homebrewing and want a crowd pleasing beer to share with friends. Has been a favorite of homebrewers for decades and is also the most popular micro-brewed style. A staple to have in the cellar. The kit includes: 3.3 lbs. Gold malt extract, 3.3 lbs. Amber malt extract, 1/2 lb. Crystal 10°L & 1/2 lb. Carapils grain blend, 1 oz. Willamette bittering hops, 1 oz. Fuggles aroma hops, yeast and priming sugar.
[9 lbs] (0013)
$23.95
With 1098 British Ale Wyeast [9 1/4lbs] (0013Y)
$27.95

English Tavern Bitter- A classic every day beer of English pub life. This beer has a great deal of hop bitterness and a strong floral hop aroma.. A great pale beer for the hop lover. If "more hops" is your motto try this kit. The kit includes: 6 lbs. Gold Malt Extract, 2 oz. Northern Brewer bittering hops, 1 oz. Fuggles and 1 oz. Goldings aroma hops, 1/2 lb. Crystal 10° L &1/2 lb. Carapils grain blend, yeast and priming sugar.
[9 lbs] (0009)
$23.95
With 1968 ESB Ale Wyeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0009Y)
$27.95

Outback Honey Ale- Honey gives this flavorful brew a light crisp body and flavor. This kit features Pride of Ringwood hops imported from Australia. A great summer beer and one for those who prefer a "light" beer. The kit includes: 3.3 lbs. Gold Malt extract, 3 lbs. Honey, 1/2 lb. Carapils grain blend, 1/2 oz. Pride of Ringwood bittering hops, 1/2 oz. Pride of Ringwood aroma hops, yeast, and priming sugar.
[9 lbs] (0038)
$24.95
With Wyeast1098 British Ale Yeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0038Y)
$28.95

Cream of the Crop American Ale- A classic pre-prohibition style ale that is light and hoppy backed with a firm malt body. If you are looking for a special Cream ale this is the kit for you. This is a good kit for people who don't like bitter beers and prefer something smoother. The kit contains: 6 lbs. Gold Malt extract, 1/2 lb. Carapils grain blend, 1 oz. Cascade bittering hops, 1/2 oz. Cascade aroma hops, yeast, priming sugar.
[9 lbs] (0034)
$23.95
With American Ale Wyeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0034Y)
$27.95

Key to Beer Description Graphics-The season circle at the top indicates optimum times to drink the individual style. The bar below the circle indicates the beer's bitterness. This is on a scale of 1 - 3, 3 being the most bitter. The boxes below suggest serving time as follows: R-Refreshment, B-Before dinner, M-with a Meal, and A-After dinner. Of course these are suggestions and your tastes may vary. The darkened areas are those that apply.Important note: If you are going to store your beer kits or ingredients more than a week or two, keep them refrigerated. Keeping your kits in the refrigerator will ensure that all of the ingredients stay their freshest.

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