Rocket's Red Glare
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A well-balanced American Amber Ale that glows with a tinge of wheat, and whose flavor is lush with the caramel and toffee malts that are the heart of its foundation. Cascade hops provide a nice hint of citrus in the aroma, rounding out the malty finish.
$32.95
SKU
90-15155-00
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PROFILE:
This beer is in honor of Francis Scott Key’s long night off the coast of Fort McHenry in 1814, which inspired the Star Spangled Banner. It's a well-balanced American Amber Ale that glows with a tinge of wheat, and whose flavor is lush with the caramel and toffee malts that are the heart of its foundation. Cascade hops provide a nice hint of citrus in the aroma, rounding out the malty finish.
FOR FANS OF:
Red Rocket Ale - Bear Republic
Censored - Lagunitas Brewing Co.
RECIPE INCLUDES:
- 1 Can Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract
- 1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast (under lid of Brewing Extract)
- 1 BrewMax LME SoftPack - Golden
- 1 packet Cascade Hop Pellets (0.5 oz)
- 1 Muslin Hop Sack
- 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser
Additional Information
- OG: 1.059 (approx.) -- FG: 1.014 (approx.)
- Flavor: Balanced
- ABV (alc/vol): 6.1%
- SRM (Color): 16
- IBU (Bitterness): 30
- BJCP Style: 19. Amber and Brown American Beer - 19A. American Amber Ale
Fermentation |
Carbonation |
Bottle
|
Total Brew­ing Time |
|
| 3 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 3 - 6 Weeks | = | 2 - 3 Months |
Click here for printable instructions.
Rocket's Red Glare Instructions
RECIPE INCLUDES:
- 1 Can Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract
- 1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast (under lid of Brewing Extract)
- 1 BrewMax LME SoftPack - Golden
- 1 packet Cascade Hop Pellets (0.5 oz)
- 1 Muslin Hop Sack
- 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser
Additional Information
- OG: 1.059 (approx.) -- FG: 1.014 (approx.)
- Flavor: Balanced
- ABV (alc/vol): 6.1%
- SRM (Color): 16
- IBU (Bitterness): 30
- BJCP Style: 19. Amber and Brown American Beer - 19A. American Amber Ale
Fermentation |
Carbonation |
Bottle
|
Total Brewing Time |
|
| 3 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 3 - 6 Weeks | = | 2 - 3 Months |
STEP 1: SANITIZING
Follow the steps outlined in your Mr. Beer Kit Instructions. (You can find a copy of these instructions by visiting our help desk.)
NOTE: BE SURE TO SANITIZE EVERYTHING THAT WILL COME INTO CONTACT WITH YOUR BEER.
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.
- Remove the yeast packet from under the lid of the can of Brewing Extract, then place the unopened can in hot tap water.
- Place contents of the pellet hops packets into the hop sack tying it closed, then trim away excess material.
- Using the sanitized measuring cup, pour 4 cups of water into your clean 3-quart or larger pot.
- Bring mixture to a boil, add in the hop sack, then remove from heat. Open the can of Brewing Extract and the LME, pour contents into the hot mixture. Stir until thoroughly mixed. This mixture of unfermented beer is called wort.
- Fill keg with cold tap water to the #1 mark on the back.
- Pour the wort, including the hop sack, into the keg, and then bring the volume of the keg to the #2 mark by adding more cold water. You'll leave the hop sack in the wort for the duration of fermentation. Stir vigorously with the spoon or whisk.
- Sprinkle the yeast packet into the keg, and screw on the lid. Do not stir.
- Put your keg in a location with a consistent temperature between 65° and 75° F (18.3°-23.8° C) and out of direct sunlight. After approximately 24 hours, you will be able to see the fermentation process happening by shining a flashlight into the keg. You'll see the yeast in action in the wort. The liquid will be opaque and milky, you will see bubbles rising in the liquid, and there will be bubbles on the surface.
- You’ll ferment for 21 days total. Your fermentation will usually reach its peak in 2 to 5 days (this is also known as “high krausen”). You may see a layer of foam on top of the wort, and sediment will accumulate at the bottom of the fermenter. This is totally normal. Complete fermentation will take approximately 2 weeks. After high krausen the foam and activity will subside and your batch will appear to be dormant. Your beer is still fermenting. The yeast is still at work slowly finishing the fermentation process.
Step 3: BOTTLING AND CARBONATING
Follow the steps outlined in your Mr. Beer Kit Instructions. (You can find a copy of these instructions by visiting our help desk.)
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jason the Hops from
Bad to the Hops
This Batman & Robin beer was my first IPA I brewed in my LBK. I now call it BAD TO THE HOPS. This beer turned out so good I am making this my regular beer to drink. It has great flavor and taste's great! I would recommend this beer to anyone.
Date published: 2015-05-02
Rated 5 out of
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JOHNATG from
DARK MALTY GOOD
I MADE THIS ONE AS MY SIXTH BATCH OF MR BEER. FERMENTED 3WKS CONDITIONED 6 WEEKS WOW !! ITS GREAT MALTY WITH COMPLEX FLAVORS AND IT KEEPS GETTING BETTER THE LONGER IT CONDITIONS I WILL MAKE THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN
Date published: 2016-08-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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DEFbrewer from
Great Tasting!
Great tasting brew, even at the bottling stage. It will only get better. Brewed at 62 degrees first week, then 65 degrees for 2 more weeks. Used an inkbird controller on my fridge. I also added 1 newer pouch of booster to the batch. The ABV before bottling was 6.7. This brew just may give me a Rocket's Red Glare!
Date published: 2017-10-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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BeerBelly from
Amazing!!
Awesome flavor. Not overly hoppy. This will be my go-to beer...unless I find something better.
Date published: 2015-05-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Stripes from
Knock your socks off!
I have made several different recipes and this is, by far, the best I have ever made. Had several people try it without telling them what they were drinking. They all loved it. When I revealed that it was something I made myself, they were astonished. I was very bummed when I finished up my stock of Rocket's Red Glare. Guess I'll have to make another batch!
Date published: 2017-07-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Longbrew24 from
Rich flavor!
This was my first time brewing this recipe and won’t be my last. Easy brew to make. I allowed a little more time in fermentation until my hydrometer was more spot on which may have made it a little hoppier. I let the conditioning go a little longer as well. It’s a smooth rich flavor that I like. If you like a good flavorful ale, this is one to try.
Date published: 2017-11-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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CowboyKyle from
first great beer
This was my first attempt at using hops in a recipe, and it was great! I really enjoy(ed) this beer, and will without a doubt make it again. It is well balanced, flavorful and with a reasonable conditioning time (1-2 mos).
Date published: 2015-08-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bradley from
Rockets red glare. Awesome
Awesome hoppy amber. Like an IPA and an amber combined. West Coast flavor. Will brew again!!!!
Date published: 2017-10-12