Medium Ale Kits

These ales are very popular with veteran homebrewers. They are an interesting mix of flavors and colors and are sure to delight the beer connoisseur. A staple of homebrewers everywhere.

Old Effenheimer-A complex English "Old" style ale. A rich ale with roasted toffee notes and a bittersweet aroma. When things are getting you down just reach for an Old Effenheimer. Use of the Old Effenheimer is not recommende around children.The kit includes: 3.3 lbs. Dark malt extract, 3.3 lbs. Amber malt extract, 1 lb Dark Brown Sugar, 1 oz.Target bittering hops, 1/2 oz. Fuggles flavor hops, 1 oz. First Gold aroma hops, 1 lb. British Light Crystal Malt (55°L), 1/4 Lb Cara Pils, 1/4 lb. Roasted Barley, yeast and priming sugar. [13 lbs] (0070) $27.95 With 1968 Special London Liquid Wyeast. [13 1/4lbs] (0070Y) $31.95	Northern I.P.A.-A strong ale originally exported to India for thirsty British soldiers. Its extra alcohol content and healthy dosage of hops preserved the brew on its long sea journey. Although this beer was brewed for travel it quickly became a favorite of pub goers in England proper. A great beer if you want something more substantial than a pale ale.The kit includes: 6 lbs. Gold malt extract, 3.3 lbs. Amber malt extract, 2 oz. Cascade bittering hops, 1 oz. Willamette aroma hops, 1 oz. BC Goldings aroma hops, 1/2 lb. Crystal 50°L, 1/2 lb. Toated Malt, yeast and priming sugar. [13 lbs] (0005) $28.95 With 1098 British Wyeast. [13 1/4lbs] (0005Y) $32.95
Bagpipe Ale- A classic Scottish brown ale, and a very popular kit. A good beer for those who prefer malt sweetness to hop bitterness. The brown sugar adds sweetness and the characteristic tang found in most Scottish ales. A sweet malty body and a slight hint of hops, makes this beer one to be beamed into Engineering on the Starship Enterprise. "There be ales down here Captain." The kit includes: 6 lbs. Amber malt extract, 1 lb. dark brown sugar, 1 oz. Willamette bittering hops, 1 oz. Fuggles aroma hops, 1/4 lb. Chocolate malt & 3/4 lb. Carapils grain blend, yeast and priming sugar. [10 lbs] (0007) $24.95 With 1728 Scottish Wyeast. [10 1/4 lbs] (0007Y) $28.95	Black Bear Brown Ale- This darker ale will make you growl with delight. If you desire a heartier flavor in an ale you will appreciate this nut brown brew. A truly "wicked" ale. The kit includes: 3.3 lbs. Amber malt extract, 3.3 lbs. Dark malt extract, 1 oz. Cascade bittering hops, 1 oz. Fuggles aroma hops, 3/4 lb. Crystal 80°L & 1/8 lb. Chocolate & 1/8 lb. Special Roast grain blend, yeast and priming sugar. [9 lbs] (0012) $23.95 With 1028 London Wyeast. [9 1/4 lbs] (0012Y) $27.95
Red Cedar Ale- This style has recently been a huge hit amongst beer drinkers across the country. And this is a fantastic representative of the style. A lovely red ale with just enough sweetness and malt character. A blend of special malts gives this beer its beautiful color. If you are looking to brew a red ale, this will be a crowd pleaser.The kit includes: 6 lbs. Amber Malt extract, 1/8 lb. Roasted Barley & 1/8 lb. Special Roast & 1/2 lb. Crystal 80°L grain blend, 1 oz. Galena bittering hops, 1 oz. Fuggles aroma hops, yeast, and priming sugar. [9 lbs] (0035) $23.95 With 1272 American Ale II Wyeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0035Y) $27.95	Arrowhead Altbier- A German style ale done in the "alt" or "old" tradition using ale instead of lager yeast. A deep copper brew with plenty of malt and hops. A good choice for those who like a lager style beer but only can ferment at warm temperatures. This is a good beer for summer fermentations. A unique style that is becoming more prevalent in Midwest micro-breweries. The kit includes: 6 lbs. Amber malt extract, 3/4 lb. Crystal 50°L & 1/4 lb. Chocolate Malt grain blend, 2 oz. Mt. Hood bittering hops, 1 oz. Hallertau aroma hops, yeast and priming sugar. [9 lbs.] (0033) $23.95 With 1007 German Ale Wyeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0033Y) $27.95
Hellfire Smoked Ale- Our version of German Rauchbier or smoked beer. The blend of Caramel malt with a peat smoked malt gives this beer a residual sweetness to balance its smoky flavor. Goes great with smoked fish and cheese. The kit includes: 6 lbs Amber malt extract, 3/4 lb Peated grain malt, 1/4 lb Caramel 50°L grain malt, 1 oz Northern Brewer bittering hops, 1 oz Hallertau aroma hops, yeast and priming sugar. [9 lbs] (0056) $24.95 With 1338 European Ale Wyeast [9 1/4 lbs] (0056Y) $28.95

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.