Solstice Sipper Amber Ale

Solstice Sipper Amber Ale is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 14.
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Nothing like sippin a little solstice, right, right?? Well, maybe not, no one knows what that taste like but if you could taste it than this beer would be it! With a unique blend of Sweet Orange Peal, Honey, Cinnamon and Apricot and Vanilla extract, this beer is an awesome sipper for any solstice occasion. Actually it’s just a good beer for any occasion.

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Summary

    What You Get

    1 Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract (HME)

    1 Packet of Dry Brewing Yeast (Under the Lid of the Brewing Extract)

    1 Packet of BrewMax LME Golden

    1 Packet of No-Rinse Cleanser


    You Provide

    12oz of Honey

    1 teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon

    1 tablespoon of Apricot Extract

    2 tablespoon Vanilla Extract

    11 .5oz of Orange Flavored Vodka (.5oz to be added to each bottle) 


    Brew Specs

    Flavor: Malty

    Original Gravity: 1.067

    Final Gravity: 1.015

    ABV: 6.8%

    SRM: (Color): 30

    IBU: (Bitterness): 30


    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 packet from under the lid of the can of Brewing Extract, then place the unopened can and BrewMax LME in hot tap water.

    2. In your clean 4-quart or larger pot pour 4 cups of water. Add in the Cinnamon. Bring this mixture up to a low boil, and remove from heat.

    3. Once your pot is removed from the heat add the honey and stir until mixed.

    4. Open the can of Brewing Extract and the LME 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 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 21 days.


    STEP 3: Adding Extras

    Adding extras is the process of adding additional ingredients to a beer that will impart more flavor and aroma to your finished brew.

    1. On day 18 of fermentation, you will add your vanilla and apricot extract. Make sure to use a clean measuring spoon, remove the lid to the fermenter, pour in the extracts, and close the lid.


    STEP 4: BOTTLING & CARBONATING

    After 21 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 (24 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 5 out of 5 by PAULRL from great beer with bottling issue Final product was very good. This is a very smooth beer and not hoppy. The addition of the vanilla and apricot extracts was delicious! The only issue I had was with bottling. The orange peel pieces tended to block the spigot and it took quite a while to get the bottles filled. I suggest putting the orange peel in a muslin sack to prevent this.
    Date published: 2020-03-01
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Monarch from First failed Mr. Beer I've been brewing Mr. Beer for over a decade. This batch was the worst ever. Don't know why it was so bad. First bottle seemed a little flat and tasted awful. Second bottle foamed up upon opening and still bad tasting. Decided to dump the rest. Opened the third bottle and it explosively erupted. As did the rest of the batch when opened. I'm not blaming anybody or anything. Just explaining the history of this batch. I'm still going to recommend using Mr. Beer products. I just can't figure out how it went so bad. I'll give it 5 stars based on the other reviews I read.
    Date published: 2022-04-06
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Kenkhm from Enjoyable recipe. This was certainly a little bit complicated to brew, but honestly fun to do. I had my first taste and it was flavorful and sooth. I like the darker beers and this was great.
    Date published: 2019-12-24
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Bogey2017 from Fun to brew With all the flavors added I was excited/worried about how it would turn out. Tried a bit prior as I bottled, and lit looked and tasted great. It came out darker than I would have hoped(maybe oxidation?) but the flavor is an explosion...really enjoy it, hopefully next time I can make it more "attractive"
    Date published: 2021-02-26
    Rated 5 out of 5 by joegonzo999 from Amazing flavors! I am not normally a fan of any fruit flavor in my beer outside of cherry. The blend of honey, cinnamon and apricot with the vanilla was very enjoyable, with the hint of orange vodka! Liked this one way more than i thought i would.
    Date published: 2021-03-08
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Shrike from Very tasty Bottled this 18 Mar 2020 and had my first one today. It's quite tasty and complex. I plan on letting some of these rest for quite a few months as it seems that it'll age quite well. I'll brew this one again.
    Date published: 2020-04-29
    Rated 5 out of 5 by GreyWolf from Great all-around sipping beer! creative brew. Robust flavor, full body. Fun to brew, be creative. Use Lemon or orange and be satisfied! This is a sipper. Savor with a grilled steak dinner.
    Date published: 2021-04-10
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Michigan brewer from Excellent! I am on my last bottle of this beautiful beer, I will be ordering this one again. Flavor notes abound with this brew, dark and tasty.
    Date published: 2020-09-27
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    When is the .5 oz of orange vodka added?  Is it when bottling?  Or, is it added after bottle conditioning is done and you have poured in a glass? 

    Asked by: FXRGonzo
    The vodka is added to each bottle at bottling time. Cheers!
    Answered by: MRBEER
    Date published: 2022-12-27

    I am using a 5 gallon corny keg as my fermenter and my serving keg.  Should I put the vodka in the keg toward the end?

    Asked by: Combiz
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