Bewitched Amber Ale Complete Beer Making Kit

Bewitched Amber Ale Complete Beer Making Kit is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 940.
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  • Best beer Kit for Beginners - Our beer kits are designed for the first-time brewer in mind Step-by-step instructions, simple ingredients, and easy to use brewing equipment.
  • Only Takes 30 Minutes of Your Time to Brew - Using our hopped Malt extract you can brew up a batch of beer in less than 30 minutes.
  • Includes the Best Ingredients to Get Started - Brewing with Mr. Beer’s Hopped Malt Extracts are perfect for any brewer. It cuts down on time, reduces the risk of contamination, and helps create a more consistent beer every time.
  • Comes with Everything You Need - Our beer Kit comes with everything you need to brew your first batch of beer. No need for additional large pots, strainers, or brewing equipment. All you need is a Mr. Beer Kit, water and common kitchen items to get started.
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Our Bewitched Amber Ale Complete Beer Making Kit comes with everything that is needed to get started brewing. This kit provides aspiring brewers with our patented brewing equipment and high-quality ingredients that simplify the Homebrewing process. Our patented brewing system includes a compact lightweight fermenter that is modeled after the design of professional brewing equipment Eleven 25oz reusable and shatterproof bottles that are specially designed for carbonating beer. We also include a can of brewing extract - a concentrated form of all-natural malted barley and hops - produced in a state-of-the-art facility by Australia's oldest family-owned brewery as well as no-rinse Cleanser and unique carbonation drops to simplify the sanitization and carbonation process. This kit is designed to brew 2-Gallons of great tasting beer. 


Brewing with Mr. Beer is a relatively simple process. Below is a short instructional overview of the brewing process so you can feel confident knowing you can brew this. 

Short Overview of the Brewing Process




Simple Brewing Process


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STEP 1: Sanitizing

Cleaning is one of the most important steps in brewing. It kills microscopic bacteria, wild yeast, and molds that may cause off-flavors in your beer. Make certain to clean all equipment that comes in contact with your beer by following the directions below:

1. Fill clean keg with warm water to line mark 1 on the back, then add ½ pack (about 1 tablespoon) of No-Rinse Cleanser and stir until dissolved. Once dissolved, the solution is ready to use. Save the remaining ½ of No-Rinse Cleanser because you will need it for bottling.

2. Screw-on the lid and swirl the keg so that the cleaning solution makes contact with the entire interior of the keg, including the underside of the lid. Note that the ventilation notches under the lid may leak solution. Allow to sit for at least 2 minutes and swirl again.

3. To clean the spigot, open it fully and allow the liquid to flow for 5 seconds and then close.

4. Pour the rest of the solution from the keg into a large bowl. Place your spoon/whisk, can opener and measuring cup into the bowl to keep them cleaned throughout the brewing process. Leave them immersed for at least 2 minutes in cleaning solution prior to using.

5. After all, surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned, do not rinse or dry the keg or utensils. Return lid to the top of the keg, proceed immediately to brewing.


STEP 2: BREWING

Brewing beer is the process of combining a starch source (in this case, a malt brewing extract) with yeast. Once combined, the yeast eats the sugars in the malt, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide (CO2). This process is called fermentation.

1. Remove the yeast packet from under the lid of the can of brewing extract, then remove the label from the can. Place the unopened can in hot tap water

2. Using the clean measuring cup, pour 4 cups of water into your 4-quart or larger pot. Bring water to a boil, and then remove the pot from heat.

3. Open the can of brewing extract from the bottom of the can and pour it into the pot. Stir until thoroughly mixed. This mixture is the wort.

4. Fill the keg with cold water to line mark 1 on the back. The water must be cold (ideally from the refrigerator) with a temperature of 40-55°F/4-12°C. For the best results, we recommend using bottled spring water or filtered tap water. If using any other fermenter this would be approximately 1 gallon of water.

5. Pour the wort into the keg and then bring the volume of the keg up to line mark 2 by adding more cold water. Mix vigorously with the plastic spoon/ whisk. Be careful to not scratch the inside of the keg, which could create small spaces for bacteria to grow. (If you have a different fermenter top it off with cold water to the 8.5-liter mark).

6. Sprinkle the entire yeast packet into the keg and then screw on the lid. Do not stir.

7. Allow your fermenter to sit for 10-14 days.

Store the fermenter in a cool, dark place between 68-78°F/20-26°C for the yeast to work properly. The ideal temperature range is 70-72°F / 21-22°C. After a few days, the foam and activity will subside and your batch will appear to be dormant. However, the yeast is still at work, slowly finishing the fermentation process.


STEP 3: Bottling & Carbonating

After 10 days, taste a small sample to determine if the beer is fully fermented and ready to bottle. If it tastes like flat beer, it is ready. If it’s sweet, then it’s not ready. Let it ferment for 4 more days (14 total). At this point, it is time to bottle. Do not let it sit in the fermenter for longer than 24 days total.

1. When your beer is ready to bottle, fill a 1-gallon container with warm water, then add the remaining ½ pack of the No-Rinse Cleanser and stir until dissolved. Once dissolved, it is ready to use.

2. Distribute the cleaning solution equally among the bottles. Screw-on caps (or cover with a metal cap if using glass bottles) and shake bottles vigorously. Allow to sit 10 minutes, then shake the bottles again. Remove caps and empty all cleaning solution into a large bowl. Use this solution to clean any other equipment you may be used for bottling. Do not rinse.

3. Add 2 Carbonation Drops to each 740-mL bottle. For 1-liter bottles, add 2 ½ drops; for ½-liter bottles add 1 drop. Alternatively, you can add table sugar using this table as a guide

4. Holding the bottle at an angle, fill each bottle to about 2 inches from the bottle’s top.

5. Place caps on bottles, hand tighten, and gently turn the bottle over to check the bottle’s seal. It is not necessary to shake them.

6. Store the bottles upright and out of direct sunlight in a location with a consistent temperature between 70°-76°F or 21°-24°C. Allow sitting for a minimum of 14 days. If the temperature is cooler than suggested it may take an additional week to reach full carbonation. 


Tip from our Brewmasters

After the primary carbonation has taken place your beer is ready to drink. We recommend putting 1 bottle in the refrigerator at first for 48 hrs. After 48hrs. give it a try and if it is up to your liking put the rest of your beer in the fridge. If it does not taste quite right, leave the bottles out at room temp for another week or so. Keep following this method until your brew tastes just how you like it. 

This process is called conditioning and during this time the yeast left in your beer can help clean up any off-flavors. Almost everything gets a little better with time and so will your beer.

Rated 5 out of 5 by MoodyLane from Be warned, you will be hooked! Trust me the LBK is a gateway to larger brews. You will either be completely contempt with brewing the extract kits(which are good!) or you will want to go full blown all grain after getting bit by the brew bug, like I have. I've brewed a few times now. The first was the classic light. It was pretty good if you can stand to leave it bottled long enough to taste good! I then moved to a deluxe American Ale kit with DME and it was great! I've now graduated to the big boys but my LBK is still with me every step! It is great for testing out my latest creations by brewing smaller batches before going full tilt. My first Mr Beer kit will always have a use in my brew room. It taught me a hobby I didn't even know existed.
Date published: 2016-01-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mkw122680 from Such a great project! I bought this for my husband a couple of years ago for a Christmas gift. He loves it. Brews beer often in it and loves experimenting with different recipes. He still raves it is his favorite gift ever. He's even going to brew hard cider for me (although through his home brewing I am liking more of his creations and craft beer in general!). This kit was easy for him to do and he really enjoys it. Our neighbor got one same year and they routinely try to one up each other in beer creations. We all love sampling! We love Mr. Beer products!
Date published: 2016-01-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by sesmith61 from Great tools for the true novice! I was slightly apprehensive about getting this for two reasons. The first is I live in a condo and so have limited space and second is that I would not all of the information I need to handle issues such as keeping the beer at the appropriate temperature while fermenting. But the small size of the kit makes it convenient and the instructional video combined with the online blogs gave me all the information I needed to control the temperature. I also really like the variety of other beers I can order. The only 'suggestion' I would have is that the instructions for this kit don't talk about the carbonation drops. I had to go to the online videos of one of the other kits to find that information.
Date published: 2016-01-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Good Friends from Smooth, Refreshing. Golden Softpack recommeneded! This was worth the wait. I added the Golden LME Soft pack to this recipe, and it was worth it. I left this batch in my LBK at about 70 degrees for 19 days, then bottled and conditioned at room temperature for 26 days, and then in the fridge for 5 days. Great taste, pours out smooth, and better taste and kick than most major brands. My friends and family loved this batch and it didn't last long. Will brew this one again!
Date published: 2016-01-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lerch from Best gift ever! I received the lbk kit for Christmas and immediately started the brew, It was quick and easy. Today I bottled the batch and sampled a shot, tastes just like flat beer as it should. Can't wait to try the final result. Will definitely be ordering the six gallon kit soon.
Date published: 2016-01-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by JCEE from Mr. Beer...Mr. Awesome! This rocks! I have a science degree and a taste for beer! This was like a science experiment, that I get to drink! I have several friends who professionally brew. They all suggested Mr. Beer! So I jumped right on it. The process has been very easy and a lot of fun....best of all the beer taste great! I am going to buy another kit, so I can always have a nice beer to enjoy after work. If you are into brewing beer or just curious, give Mr. Beer a try! I do have to warn you...all of your friends are going to want to hang out at your place! Cheers!
Date published: 2016-01-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sparty13 from Hands down best refill I love me a good Amber and this here is a great Amber. It spent 3 weeks in the LBK, 3 days cold crashed, 3 weeks in bottles, and then chilled for 3 days. I have found now that the longer it has sat in bottles the better it has become. The First one I had was good....but the one I had last night was better and that one had been bottle conditioning for about 7.5 weeks.
Date published: 2017-03-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by gr62063 from Good brew. easy to make Since this is a craft refill, it's pretty much self-contained, so you don't need to do much beyond mix, bottle. and enjoy. I admit that I over carbonated, but I discovered that if I just let it sit for a few minutes in the glass, the carbonation settles down and the beer is very enjoyable. I gave this a 3 week ferment and 6 weeks in the bottle before my first taste. Very good, nice dark amber color, and as usual, the brew is improving with more aging. Definitely worth a try to get a good craft beer, easy to brew, and very enjoyable.
Date published: 2017-09-29
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Can I just get the can of northwest pale ale?

Asked by: Drks
You sure can! Under the "Ingredients" banner, select "Brewing Extracts" and this will list all of our malt extracts; basic cans included. But here's a link: https://www.mrbeer.com/ingredients/extracts
Answered by: Mr Beer
Date published: 2023-06-22

Making this exactly to instructions, what is the ABV?

Asked by: AndrewV
All of our Standard and Deluxe refills end up between 5.0% - 5.5%, the Craft refills are a little bigger so they end up around 5.5% to 6.0%.
Answered by: Mr Beer
Date published: 2023-11-29

What is the fastest amount of time needed to make a brew?  I want to get this for my college son, but I am afraid it won't be ready by the time he has to return to school?

Asked by: Karenmom
Batches can be produced typically between 4-5 weeks. This time can be scaled down to 2 weeks IF a rapid fermenting yeast is used such as Kveik yeast which can be purchased online or in brewing shops. Cheers!
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2022-12-14

How fast us delivery? Before Christmas?

Asked by: Rahzie
Hello, Unfortunately, our cut-off for Christmas delivery was 12/15. Cheers!
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2021-12-17

Just finished my first brewing of long play ipa..turned out great! Can I reuse the bottles and keg that I used ? Thx

Asked by: Long play fan
Very happy to hear that! Yes! Your equipment and bottles are reusable! Cheers!
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2024-01-07

If I order today, when will it be delivered?

Asked by: Connie
At the current time, shipping windows are anywhere from 7-10 business days. Cheers!
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2021-12-13

I have several can of mix that are dated 2009. Are these any good to use. I realize the yeast it most likely dead.

Asked by: mike81800
Hello! You are definitely correct about the yeast being no good, but a 12 years expired can of malt, likely will not produce a very "good" beer.
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2021-08-11

How many ounces are the bottles?

Asked by: Dioad321
The bottles are 740mL which is roughly 25oz.
Answered by: RobertMrBeer
Date published: 2021-05-11
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