Light Lager Kits

Many of the beers produced by the major American breweries will fall into this classification. These beers require cold fermentation (50-60°F) and extended (4 weeks) of cold aging for peak flavor.

Bayfield Vienna Lager- A smooth, malty light lager that goes great with meals (can you say "pizza beer"?) A great every day beer to share with friends and family. The kit includes: 6.6 lbs. Gold malt extract, 2 oz. Saaz bittering hops, 1 oz. Hallertau aroma hops, 1/2 lb. Vienna Malt 5°L, 1/4 lb. Wyermann Cara Red 50°L, 1/4 Lb Munich 20°L yeast, and priming sugar. [9 lbs] (0001) $23.95 With 2308 Munich Lager Wyeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0001Y) $27.95	Hay River Helles- Helles means "pale" in German. A Helles style beer inicates a medium bodied, malty flavor wuth a less pronounced gop aroma than a Pilsner. Inspire by the German built stone farmhouses dotting the Hay River Valley in north western Wisoncsin. The kit includes: 6.6 lbs. Gold malt extract, 1 oz. Hallertau bittering hops, 1 oz. Tettnanger flavor hops, 1 oz Hallertau arom hops 1/2 lb. Wyermann CaraHell 20°L, 1/2 lb. Carapils, yeast, and priming sugar. [9 lbs] (0067) $23.95 With 2308 Munich Lager Wyeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0001Y) $27.95
Old World Classic Pilsner- Too many commercial breweries use the term "Pilsner" to define their beers, and far to few actually brew a traditional "Pilsner" beer. You will definitely know why this style of beer is so popular in Europe once you have your first glass. This is a very popular beer that is an excellent all around lager. Authentic Saaz hops are used and a special crystal malt to give that classic golden amber color. The kit includes: 6 lbs. Gold malt extract, 1 oz. Saaz bittering hops, 1 oz. Saaz aroma hops, 1/2 lb. Crystal 10°L, 1/2 lb. Carapils, yeast, and priming sugar. [9 lbs] (0001) $23.95 With 2007 Pilsen Wyeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0001Y) $27.95	10,000 Lakes Light Lager- Here is a beer that is most reminiscent of the beer we stole from Dad's fridge as youngsters. A good beer for those who are looking for an American style premium beer. Cold, fizzy and tangy just as we remember. This is a good light style of beer for those who like flavor in a refreshing beer. Goes great with a hot summer, fishing, and general fun in the sun. The kit includes: 3.3 lbs. Gold malt extract, 1 lb. Gold dry malt extract, 1/2 oz. Cascade bittering hops, 1/2 oz. Cascade aroma hops, 1/2 lb Crystal 10°L & 1/2 lb. Carapils grain blend, yeast and priming sugar. [7 lbs] (0002) $21.95 With 2272 North American Lager Wyeast [7 1/4 lbs] (0002Y) $27.95
Minnehaha Maibock-This is a classic late spring bock that has a golden color and a higher alcohol content than any of the other light lager's. This delightful beer will put a smile on your face and make you realize the meaning of its name. ("laughing waters") Has a malty flavor that is accented with floral hop overtones. Brew in the dead of winter to enjoy this fine lagers flavor when the grass is green again. The kit contains: 9.3 lbs. Gold malt extract, 2 oz. Spalt bittering hops, 1 oz. Saaz aroma hops, 1/2 lb. Carapils, 1/2 lb. Crystal 10°L, yeast and priming sugar. [13 lbs] (0039) $28.95 With 2124 Bohemian Lager Wyeast [13 1/4 lbs] (0039Y) $32.95	Spirit of St. Louis Lager- This light lager uses rice extract to make this the lightest beer in our kit lineup. This is a great beer to make for those friends of yours that you still haven't been able to convert to homebrew. Also great for those who complain that all of your beers are "too heavy", "too dark", or "too strong". A light refreshing "lawnmower" beer for those Bud and Genuine drinkers. The kit contains: 3.3 lbs Gold malt extract, 2.2 lbs. Rice extract, 1/2 oz. Hallertau bittering hops, 1/2 oz. Hallertau aroma hops, 1/2 lb. Carapils, yeast and priming sugar. [7 lbs] (0040) $20.95 With 2272 North American Lager Wyeast [7 1/4 lbs] (0040Y) $24.95

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.