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Overview: Nearly Nirvana Pale Ale is a hoppy, malt-balanced American pale ale inspired by classic West Coast craft beer character. It uses Golden Ale extract, BrewMax LME, Booster, Cascade hops, and US-05 yeast to create a bright, crisp, and flavorful pale ale with extra hop presence.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a golden pale ale with bold Cascade hop aroma, citrus and floral hop notes, smooth malt support, firm bitterness, and a clean refreshing finish. It is slightly bigger and more hop-forward than a standard pale ale while still staying balanced and easy to enjoy.

WHAT YOU GET

  • Ingredient: 1 Can Golden Ale Brewing Extract (HME)
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet BrewMax LME
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet BrewMax Booster
  • Ingredient: 2 Packets Cascade Hops
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet US-05 Dry Ale Yeast
  • Ingredient: 3 Hop Sacks
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Beer: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Beer Style: American pale ales

Beer Style: Cascade-hopped ales

Beer Style: Balanced, hop-forward craft beers

BREW SPECS

Style: Pale Ale
Flavor: Hoppy, citrusy, floral, malty, and balanced
Original Gravity: 1.060
Final Gravity: 1.011
ABV: 6.4%
SRM (Color): 5
IBU (Bitterness): 75
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Fermentation: 2–3 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 5–7 weeks total

Conditioning Note: Additional conditioning can help the firm bitterness, Cascade hop character, and malt balance smooth out.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a classic American pale ale profile with more malt presence, more hop character, and a slightly bigger finish. Cascade hops bring familiar citrus and floral notes, while US-05 keeps the beer clean and crisp.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Spot on!

    This kit turned out exactly as described both in appearance and taste and the result is fantastic probably my favorite Mr Beer recipe thus far. It's a deliciously juicy pale ale but balanced and supremely drinkable. I would expect to pay premium at a pub for a glass of this quality ale.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Good starter recipe

    Just brewed this morning. Next month tasting! Can’t wait.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Quite Good - proud of my first batch

    My first brew turned out well - I used sugar for carbonation and probably could have used a heavier hand.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    OMG !

    This is without a doubt the best tasting beer I have ever made. Flavors galour! Nothing else I could say would top that.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Great

    I am normally not an ipa fan but this is my favorite so far