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Holiday Party Ale no.1-Archived

Celebrate special occasions with this spiced ale. A case of this is a thoughtful gift for your friends and family around the holiday season. Best brewed several months before drinking so that the flavors have time to blend, substitute or add other ingredients like nutmeg, pure maple syrup, cloves, allspice and anise. Start with very small amounts and adjust to suit your taste.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
1 Can West Coast Pale Ale HME
1 Pouch Booster™
1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast (under lid of HME)
1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

YOU PR0VIDE:
1 Cup Honey
2 Small Orange Peels (grated zest)
2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger

Step 1: Sanitizing
Follow the steps outlined in your MR.BEER® BEER KIT INSTRUCTIONS. (You can find a copy of these instructions to download by clicking on the "Kits" tab of the website.)

Step 2: Brewing
2.1. Fill keg with cold water to the 4-quart mark on the back.

2.2. Remove yeast packet from under lid of HME, then place unopened can in hot water to make the liquid easier to pour.

2.3. Using the sanitized measuring cup, place 4 cups of water into a clean 3-quart pot, then SLOWLY sprinkle in 1/2 pouch (1 cup) of Booster™ while continually stirring to avoid clumping.

2.4. Once the Booster™ is fully dissolved bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add 1 cup of honey, grated orange zest, 2 tsp. of ground cinnamon and 1 tsp. of grated ginger. Stir to mix well.

2.5. Stir HME into mixture. This mixture is called the wort.

NOTE: HOPS MAY APPEAR AS GREEN LEAF PARTICLES AND WILL NOT DISSOLVE.

2.6. Pour wort into keg. Bring the volume of the keg to the 8.5-quart mark by adding more cold water. Stir vigorously to mix well.

2.7. Sprinkle yeast into keg and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Stir vigorously again, then screw on lid.

2.8. Ferment by placing the keg out of direct sunlight and in a location with a consistent temperature. Allow beer to FERMENT A MINIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS at room temperature (between 68°-76°F).

Step 3: Bottling & Carbonating
Follow the steps outlined in your MR.BEER® BEER KIT INSTRUCTIONS.

TIP: FOR BEST RESULTS ALLOW TO LAGER FOR AT LEAST 1 MONTH.



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