Pint of Sunshine Belgian Ale

Pint of Sunshine Belgian Ale is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 11.
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I ain’t happy, I’m feeling glad, I got sunshine in a glass. I’m useless but not for long, the homebrewing is coming on. I ain’t happy, I’m feeling glad, I got sunshine in a glass. I’m useless but not for long, the homebrewing is coming on. It’s coming on, it’s coming on, it’s coming on….

Alright, we could not help ourselves with that one! This Belgian ale is just like a little pint of sunshine. It’s bright, refreshing, and just a little bit of funk from the Belle Saison yeast. This beer is a perfect brew as we head into summer and those long hot days ahead.

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Summary

    What You Get

    1 Golden Ale Brewing Extract (HME)

    1 Packet of BrewMax LME Golden

    1 Packet of Saaz Hops

    2 Muslin Hop Sack

    1 Packet of Safale BE-134 Saison Yeast

    1 Packet of No-Rinse Cleanser


    For Fans Of

    Ozark Beer Company Belgian Golden Ale


    Brew Specs

    Flavor: Saison

    Original Gravity: 1.053

    Final Gravity: 1.011

    ABV: 5.7%

    SRM: (Color): 5

    IBU: (Bitterness): 40


    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 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 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 top of 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 packets from under the lid of the can of Brewing Extract,(not needed for this recipe) then place the unopened can and BrewMax LME in hot tap water.

    2. Take the packet of Saaz pellet hops and split it between 2 hops sacks. Tie them closed and trim away excess material.

    3. Using the measuring cup, pour 8 cups of water into your pot. Add in your BrewMax LME and stir until dissolved Bring this mixture to a boil and continue to stir to prevent scorching. Then add in one of the muslin sacks and let it boil for 30 minutes. Once 30 minutes have passed, remove the pot from heat and add in the second muslin sack.

    4. Open the can of Brewing Extract and pour the contents into the hot mixture in your pot. Stir until thoroughly mixed. This mixture of unfermented beer is called wort.

    5. Fill your fermenter with cold tap water to the mark 1 on the back. If using any other fermenter this would be approximately 1 gallon of water.

    6.  Pour the wort into your fermenter, and then bring the volume of the fermenter to mark 2 by adding more cold water. (If you have a different fermenter top it off with cold water to the 8.5-liter mark).

    7.  Stir your wort mixture vigorously with your sanitized spoon or whisk.

    8. Sprinkle the Safale BE-134 Saison yeast packet into the keg, and screw on the lid. Do not stir.

    Put your fermenter in a location with a consistent temperature between 68° and 78° F (20°-25° C), and out of direct sunlight. Ferment for 14 days.


    STEP 3: BOTTLING & CARBONATING

    After 14 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 3 more days (17 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 solutions into a large bowl. Use this solution to clean any other equipment you may be using 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 2 out of 5 by Stangbam from Incorrect instructions caused scorching I recently brewed this by following the instructions, which said to use 4 cups of water and boil for a half hour. The water evaporated leaving very little water in the pot and causing the hops to touch the bottom and burn. I was adding water as it boiled away, but in the mist of getting the water the mixture was not being stirred. The instructions have been corrected to show 8 cups of water instead of 4 cups form when I made it. I am very disappointed in the flavor and how it came out for how expensive this recipe is. I would like to try it again in the near future with the correct instructions of using 8 cups of water.
    Date published: 2020-08-12
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Stopthemad from Simply amazing! I added a booster to the recipe and then brewed it easily. Unfortunately my keg leaked over half of the brew out! When came out smelled amazing.... I salvaged a few bottles and just had it after the carbonation period. It’s really good! Sad to have lost the brew. But Zach has great customer service and sent me a replacement. Let’s hope the next batch comes out just as great!
    Date published: 2020-07-13
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Still good on those warm autumn days I just cracked open my first bottle from the fridge and it is a great beer! The evolution from my cask test sips was huge. The hops mellowed out and went from spicy to citrusy, much more mellow. Beautiful pale golden color and very clear and fizzy.
    Date published: 2020-09-23
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Shannon from Wonderful Recipe I love Mr. Beer! They make it so fun and easy to learn about and brew beer. Making the Pint of Sunshine Ale was so much fun! It was my first time using hops, and it smelled amazing, so I can't wait to try to finished product.
    Date published: 2021-01-28
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Eriebrewer from Bottled today It spent 14 days in the fermenter at a constant room temperature of 70° F. The only change I made was adding 100 grams of light DME which I do to all my Mr. Beers. Taste prebottling was very good but couldn't detect the hops.
    Date published: 2023-04-25
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Larybeer from Pint of Sunshine Haven’t had a chance to brew this yet but I haven’t brewed a bad batch yet using the Mr Beer system.
    Date published: 2021-02-17
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Awesome sauce This is my second recipe and it’s great! I’m trying to decide which one to try next
    Date published: 2020-10-29
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Scotchontherocks from Easy and reliable Easy to follow directions. Pre-carbpnated batch tastes great. Cant wait
    Date published: 2020-06-26
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    At Step 6 of brewing where you pour the wort, do you also put the sacks of hops into the LBK?

    Asked by: BH in NC
    Yes. You will put the Hop sacks in to the LBK with the wort. I have found using a pair of sanitized tongs to transfer the hop sacks in to the LBK helps reduce splashing.
    Answered by: Brownie
    Date published: 2021-03-23
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