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Fresh Wort Kit Red Ale – Rich, Robust, and Warming

Introducing the Red Ale Fresh Wort Kit from Neighbourhood Brewing Co., a perfect choice for brewing enthusiasts who appreciate a rich and robust ale. This kit offers everything you need to craft a delightful red ale that is both warming and flavorful, making it an excellent choice for the colder months.

Key Features:

• Keywords: Red Ale Fresh Wort Kit, Lager Fresh Wort Kit, Clean, Crisp, Light, Fresh Wort Kit Stout, Delivered Australia Wide, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth
• IBU: 21
• EBC: 26
• OG: 1.060
• Volume: 15 Litres | Makes 20 Litres

Taste Profile:

The Red Ale Fresh Wort Kit is celebrated for its rich, robust, and warming character. This medium-bodied brew has a deep red hue, offering a rich sweet malt aroma and delightful flavors of toffee and brown sugar. Fresh Warrior and Tettnanger hops blend seamlessly with our unique grain recipe, delivering caramel notes with hints of spice and wood. This combination creates a comforting and flavorful ale that is perfect for the colder months.

Brewing Convenience:

Brewing with our Red Ale Fresh Wort Kit is straightforward and rewarding. Traditional brewing can be complex and time-consuming, but NBC has simplified the process with the Fresh Wort Kit, providing detailed brewing instructions that ensure you can create a high-quality beer with ease. This kit allows you to focus on the enjoyable aspects of brewing, making it perfect for both novice and experienced brewers.

Brewing Additions:

To achieve the best results, we recommend using the following brewing additions with your Red Ale Fresh Wort Kit:

• Yeast: Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series M36 Liberty Bell Ale Yeast or Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series M42 New World Strong Ale
• Hops: Mangrove Jack’s Finishing Hops – Tettnang 15g or Cascade 15g
• Nutrient: Mangrove Jack’s Beer Yeast Nutrient

Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series M36 Liberty Bell Ale Yeast and M42 New World Strong Ale are ideal for this red ale, each bringing unique characteristics that enhance the beer’s profile. The use of Tettnang or Cascade hops for finishing adds layers of spice and floral notes, creating a more vibrant and aromatic beer. Mangrove Jack’s Beer Yeast Nutrient ensures a healthy and vigorous fermentation, resulting in a more consistent and high-quality brew.

Brewing Instructions:

Brewing your own Red Ale with NBC’s Fresh Wort Kit is a straightforward process that anyone can follow. Here are the detailed instructions to help you get started:

1. Sanitize Your Equipment: Before you begin, ensure that all your brewing equipment is clean and sanitized. This step is crucial to prevent any contamination that could affect the flavor and quality of your beer.
2. Pour Fresh Wort: Carefully pour the fresh wort from the bladder into a clean and sanitized fermenter. The wort is the unfermented liquid that contains the sugars, proteins, and other compounds necessary for fermentation.
3. Add Water: Add 5 liters of water to the fermenter to bring the total volume to 20 liters. This dilution is essential to achieve the correct final gravity and ensure the proper balance of flavors in your red ale.
4. Aerate the Wort: Aerating the wort is important to introduce oxygen, which yeast needs to thrive during the initial stages of fermentation. You can aerate by shaking the fermenter or using an aeration pump.
5. Pitch the Yeast and Additions: Once the wort is aerated, pitch your choice of Mangrove Jack’s yeast into the fermenter. Add the recommended amount of Mangrove Jack’s Beer Yeast Nutrient. Make sure to follow the yeast manufacturer’s instructions for rehydration, if applicable.
6. Fermentation: Seal the fermenter with an airlock and place it in a cool, dark place where the temperature is stable. Allow the wort to ferment for about 1 to 2 weeks, or until the specific gravity reaches the target final gravity. During fermentation, the yeast will convert the sugars in the wort into alcohol and carbon dioxide, creating the beer.
7. Finishing Hops: On day 7 of fermentation, add 15g of Tettnang or Cascade finishing hops directly into the fermenter. This will impart a delicate floral aroma to your red ale.
8. Conditioning: Once fermentation is complete, you can choose to bottle condition or keg your red ale. For bottle conditioning, transfer the beer to sanitized bottles and add priming sugar to carbonate the beer naturally. Seal the bottles and store them at room temperature for about 2 weeks. If you prefer to keg, transfer the beer to a sanitized keg and carbonate using CO2.

Ingredients:

The NBC Red Ale Fresh Wort Kit contains the following ingredients:

• Water: The base of any great beer, providing the medium for all other ingredients.
• Barley: Malted barley is the primary source of fermentable sugars and contributes to the red ale’s rich malt character.
• Hops: Warrior and Tettnanger or Cascade hops provide balanced bitterness and aromatic qualities.
• Contains: Gluten

The Art of Red Ale Brewing:

Brewing a red ale, especially one as rich and robust as the NBC Red Ale, is both an art and a science. Red ales are known for their deep color, complex malt flavors, and smooth finish, making them a favorite among beer drinkers. The term “red” refers to the beer’s deep amber to red color, which is achieved through the use of specialty malts.

The subtle yet complex flavors in a red ale are achieved through the careful selection of hops and malt, as well as the precise control of fermentation. The use of Warrior and Tettnanger or Cascade hops in the NBC Red Ale adds layers of spice and floral notes, while the malt provides a rich base of toffee and brown sugar. Dry hopping further enhances the beer’s aromatic qualities, creating a more vibrant and enjoyable drinking experience.

Understanding the Brewing Process:

To truly appreciate the NBC Red Ale Fresh Wort Kit, it’s helpful to understand the brewing process and the role each ingredient plays. Here’s a closer look at the key steps involved in brewing this delicious red ale:

1. Mashing: In traditional brewing, mashing involves mixing crushed malted barley with hot water to extract fermentable sugars. This step is crucial for creating the wort, the liquid that will be fermented into beer. In the case of the Fresh Wort Kit, NBC has already completed this step, providing you with pre-made wort that is ready to ferment.
2. Boiling: After mashing, the wort is typically boiled to sterilize it and extract flavors and bitterness from the hops. The boiling process also helps to concentrate the wort and develop the beer’s color and flavor. The Fresh Wort Kit eliminates the need for this step, as the wort has already been boiled and prepared for fermentation.
3. Fermentation: During fermentation, yeast is added to the wort to convert the sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This is where the magic happens, as the yeast works its way through the sugars, creating the beer’s alcohol content and carbonation. Proper fermentation is essential for achieving the desired flavor profile and mouthfeel in the finished beer.
4. Finishing Hops: Adding finishing hops during fermentation enhances the hop aroma and flavor without increasing bitterness. This step is done by adding hops to the fermenter after the primary fermentation has completed. The hops infuse the beer with their aromatic oils, enhancing the delicate and refreshing qualities of the lager.
5. Conditioning: After fermentation, the beer needs time to mature and develop its full range of flavors. Conditioning can take place in bottles, kegs, or fermenters, and involves allowing the beer to age and carbonate naturally. This step is important for achieving a well-balanced and refined final product.

Brewing Tips and Tricks:

To get the best results from your NBC Fresh Wort Kit Red Ale, here are some additional tips and tricks to consider:

• Temperature Control: Maintaining a stable fermentation temperature is crucial for ensuring a clean and consistent fermentation. Try to keep the fermenter in a cool, dark place where the temperature stays within the recommended range for the yeast strain you are using.
• Sanitation: Cleanliness is key in brewing. Always sanitize your equipment thoroughly before and after use to prevent any unwanted bacteria or wild yeast from contaminating your beer.
• Patience: Good things come to those who wait. Allow your red ale to ferment and condition fully before enjoying it. This will give the flavors time to meld and develop, resulting in a more complex and enjoyable beer.
• Experimentation: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different brewing additions and techniques. Brewing is both an art and a science, and part of the fun is discovering new flavors and methods that work for you.

Enjoying Your Red Ale:

Once your NBC Red Ale is ready, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Pour yourself a glass and take a moment to appreciate the deep red hue and inviting aroma. Notice the complex layers of flavor as you take your first sip, savoring the smooth mouthfeel and balanced spice and caramel notes.

Red ales like the NBC Red Ale are perfect for pairing with a variety of foods. The rich and robust flavors complement hearty dishes such as roasted meats, stews, and strong cheeses. For a delightful dessert pairing, try serving your red ale with chocolate cake, brownies, or a creamy dessert like tiramisu.

Conclusion:

The Neighbourhood Brewing Co. Red Ale Fresh Wort Kit offers an exceptional brewing experience, allowing you to create a high-quality red ale with ease. With its rich, robust, and warming characteristics, this red ale is sure to be a hit among home brewers and beer enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re new to brewing or have years of experience, the NBC Red Ale Fresh Wort Kit provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the art of brewing while indulging in a rich and flavorful beer.

Delivery and Availability: NBC’s Fresh Wort Kit is available for delivery Australia-wide, including major cities such as Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. Enjoy the convenience of having everything you need to brew a rich and robust red ale delivered right to your doorstep, no matter where you are in Australia. Order your Fresh Wort Kit Red Ale today and embark on a brewing journey that promises rich, robust, and warming results.