AUTUMN AMBER ALE

This Amber Ale features a deep amber-red color balanced with selected flavoring and aromatic hops. The dark specialty grains give this ale just a hint of roasted flavor. Not too dark and not too light. Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 pounds of gold malt extract, 1/2 lb. Crystal 80L, 2oz. Special B Malt, 2 oz. Roasted Barley, 1 oz. Northern Brewer hops, 1 oz Fuggle hops, yeast, priming sugar and a muslin bag. Brewing Instructions

BIG RIVER BROWN ALE

This Brown Ale is modeled after the a hearty style of Brown Ale brewed in Northern England. Our recipe relies on a special selection of malts to achieve its characteristic toasty flavor and a mild nut-like malt flavor. If you are just starting to brew your own beer, Brown ales are considered the most forgiving style of homebrew. Our ingredients for this recipe include 3.3 pounds of Amber malt extract, 3.3 pounds of Dark malt extract, 3/4 lb. Crystal 80L, 2oz. Chocolate Malt, 2 oz. Special B Malt, 1 oz. Cascade hops, 1 oz. Fuggles hops, yeast, priming sugar and a muslin bag. Brewing Instructions

EXCELSIOR ALTBIER

This traditional German Ale has many similar characteristics as pilsner. This recipe is full bodied, bitter and is reddish - amber to brown in color. Secondary fermentation at cooler temperatures is recommended, but not necessary. Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 pounds of Amber malt extract, 3/4 lb. Crystal 60L, 1/4 lb. Chocolate Malt, 2 oz. Mt Hood hops, 1 oz. Hallertau hops, yeast, priming sugar and a muslin bag. Brewing Instructions

HONEY AMBER ALE

One of our most unique recipes on our menu of homebrews. Ah, who are we trying to fool. This is Autumn Amber Ale recipe with 2 pounds of Minnesota Clover Honey added to it. The hint of roasted flavor combined with the smooth sweet flavor of the honey make this a recipe worth trying. Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 pounds of gold malt extract, 1/2 lb. Crystal 80L malt, 2 oz. Special B malt, 2 oz. Roasted Barley, 1 oz. Galena hops, 1 oz. Fuggles hops, yeast, priming sugar and a muslin bag. Brewing Instructions

OCTANE IPA

This high octane kit is superbly rich in both hop and malt character. Adding 2 ounces of Oak Chips during secondary fermentation will present a faint woodiness that must of have been present in the original IPAs that were sent to British troops in oak casks while stationed in India. Our Minneapolis customers make this kit our number one seller. Ingredients for this recipe include 6 pounds of Gold malt extract, 3.3 pounds Amber malt extract, 1/2 lb. Cyrystal 40L malt, 1 oz. Kent Goldings hops, 2 oz. Cascade hops, 1 oz. Willamette hops, yeast, priming sugar and a muslin bag. Brewing Instructions

IRISH RED ALE

This Red Ale features a deep amber-red color balanced with selected flavoring and aromatic hops. Red ales are currently the most popular style beer being brewed by homebrewers. Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 pounds of gold malt extract, Specialty grains (3/4 lb. Crystal 40L malt, 2oz. Special B malt, 2 oz. Roasted Barley malt), 1 oz. Cascade hops, 1 oz. Fuggles hops, yeast, priming sugar and a muslin bag. Brewing Instructions

SMOOTH NUT BROWN

This Brown Ale is pleasant and mild. Perfect for those who want to start brewing and appreciating darker beers. The addition of Brown sugar lends color and smooth sweet flavor. We drink this beer year round up here in Minnesota. Yah, you Betcha! Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 pounds Amber malt extract, 1 pound of Dark brown sugar, 1/4 lb. Chocolate malt, 3/4 lb. Carapils malt, 1 oz. Willamette hops, 1 oz. Fuggles hops., yeast, priming sugar and a muslin bag. Brewing Instructions

RASPBERRY RED ALE

Flavored homebrew recipe are continuing to increase. So we combined the most popular style of homebrew with the most popular fruit flavoring. The result is suprisingly tasty beer. Another good recipe to share with friends who aren't crazy about homebrew. Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 pounds of gold malt extract, Specialty grains (3/4 lb. Crystal 40L malt, 2oz. Special B malt, 2 oz. Roasted Barley malt), 1 oz. Cascade hops, 1 oz. Fuggles hops, Raspberry extract, yeast, priming sugar and a muslin bag. Brewing Instructions

HONEY NUT BROWN ALE

Our selection of malt gives this smooth brown ale a hint of nutty flavor, while the honey delivers a sweet finish. A great kit for brewers who are starting to appreciate darker homebrews. Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 pounds of Amber malt extract, 2 pounds of Minnesota Wildflower Honey, 1/2 lb. Crystal 10L Malt, 1/4 lb. Chocolate Malt, 1.5 oz. Northern Brewer bittering hops, 1/2 oz. Williamette aroma hops, 1 tsp. Gypsum, 1 tsp. Irish Moss, yeast, priming sugar and a muslin bag. Brewing Instructions