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Big Mountain Ale recipe ingredients with Bewitched Amber Ale, Golden LME, Carapils Malt, Fuggle hops, Northern Brewer hops, Cluster hops, muslin hop sacks, cleanser, and S-04 yeast
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Big Mountain Ale recipe ingredients with Bewitched Amber Ale, Golden LME, Carapils Malt, Fuggle hops, Northern Brewer hops, Cluster hops, muslin hop sacks, cleanser, and S-04 yeast
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Big Mountain Ale

Big Mountain Ale

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SKU: 26640

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Big Mountain Ale is a balanced, malt-forward ale inspired by our Brewmaster Zach’s first homebrew, a recipe with over 20 years of staying power.

  • Rich malt flavor from Bewitched Amber Ale and Golden LME gives this beer a smooth, satisfying backbone.
  • Carapils Malt adds body and helps create a fuller mouthfeel without making the beer too heavy.
  • Fuggle, Northern Brewer, and Cluster hops bring earthy, herbal, and lightly floral hop aroma with balanced bitterness.
  • Bold 6.38% ABV gives this all-year ale a little extra strength while staying smooth and drinkable.

Full of malt character, balanced hop aroma, and classic homebrew charm, Big Mountain Ale is the kind of beer worth raising a glass to.

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STORY

Overview: Big Mountain Ale is a tribute to Brewmaster Zach’s first-ever homebrew, a recipe brewed more than 20 years ago that still holds up today. Built with Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract, BrewMax LME Golden, Carapils Malt, Fuggle hops, Northern Brewer hops, Cluster hops, and S-04 yeast, this recipe delivers rich malt flavor, balanced bitterness, and classic homebrew character.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a balanced amber-style ale with full malt flavor, smooth body, earthy and herbal hop aroma, gentle bitterness, and a clean, satisfying finish.

WHAT YOU GET

  • 1 Can Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract
  • 1 Packet of Dry Brewing Yeast under the lid of the brewing extract
  • 2 Packets BrewMax LME Golden
  • 1 Packet Carapils Malt
  • 2 Packets Fuggle Hops
  • 1 Packet Northern Brewer Hops
  • 1 Packet Cluster Hops
  • 3 Muslin Hop Sacks
  • 1 Packet S-04 Dry Ale Yeast
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Big, balanced amber ales

Malt-forward craft ales

Earthy English-style hop character

All-year beers with extra body

BREW SPECS

Style: Reds, Ambers, and Browns
Flavor: Balanced, malty, smooth, earthy, herbal, lightly floral, and full-bodied
ABV: 6.38%
SRM (Color): 9
IBU (Bitterness): 26
Original Gravity: 1.063
Final Gravity: 1.014
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 75 minutes
Fermentation: 3 weeks
Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks
Best Enjoyed: After 6–7 weeks or longer
Conditioning Note: Stronger malt-forward ales usually smooth out nicely with extra conditioning time after carbonation.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: Big Mountain Ale is a great choice for brewers who want a flavorful all-year ale with more body and depth than a basic refill. It brings together amber malt character, smooth Golden LME, Carapils body, and earthy hop aroma in a recipe with real homebrewing history behind it.

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Too soonto rate finished ale

    Too early to rate. I don't know why Mr Beer asks you to rate so soon after buying. I made the recipe right away and it won't be ready to taste for another few days

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Big mountain ale

    Great taste L

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Go Big and Go Big Mountain

    Really big flavor profile and an enticing aroma with this one. If you find its not in your top five you will find someone who thinks it is. Definitely a winner for many.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Great taste but a lot darker than expected

    I bought this beer and was looking for a nice lightly hopped ale but it came out more like a porter. The color was much darker than the picture. It still was a great tasking beer.

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Big Mountain Ale

    One of my favorites. Nice balanced flavor. Just ordered more.

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