STORY

Overview: Shack on A Hilltop Strong Ale is a smooth winter warmer brewed with Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract, Smooth LME, Golden LME, Crystal 40, Saaz hops, S-05 ale yeast, and vanilla extract. It delivers rich malt flavor, gentle hop balance, smooth vanilla depth, and a strong 7.6% finish.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a strong, malt-forward ale with smooth body, caramel-like malt depth, gentle Saaz hop bitterness, subtle herbal hop character, and a soft vanilla finish. It is warming, balanced, and built for cold-weather drinking.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Vanilla Addition Note: The vanilla extract is added 48 hours before bottling. This helps preserve smooth vanilla aroma and flavor without driving it off during fermentation.

Hop Note: Both Saaz hop packets are boiled for 20 minutes and the hop sack stays in the fermenter during fermentation.

Strong Beer Note: This is a higher-ABV strong ale. Additional conditioning can help the malt, vanilla, hop balance, and alcohol warmth smooth into the finished beer.

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 Can Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract (HME)
• 1 Packet Smooth LME
• 2 Packets Golden LME
• 1 Packet Crystal 40
• 2 Packets Saaz Hops
• 2 Muslin Hop Sacks
• 1 Packet S-05 Ale Yeast
• 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

YOU PROVIDE

• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, added 48 hours before bottling

FOR FANS OF

Shed Brewing Mountain Ale

Deschutes Jubelale

Winter warmers

Strong malty ales

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WHY THIS RECIPE