Label Peelers Thundercloud Double IPA - All-Grain

;Your Label Peelers Thundercloud Double IPA - All Grain;Original Beer Kit never sits on a shelf. Your grains are crushed to order. Your ingredients are packed fresh and you don't pay for a flashy box. It's all about providing you with the freshest ingredients for you to make your best beer.Thundercloud Double IPA is your ticket to a tropical storm of flavor, where bold notes of mango, pineapple, and passionfruit dance on your palate like a vibrant sunset. This all-grain beer kit is your gateway to crafting an amped-up version of a juicy, hazy New England IPA right in your own kitchen. With a fuller body and higher ABV, Thundercloud Double IPA is a symphony of hops and malt that promises a smooth finish, balancing intensity with a touch of sweetness.Your brewing adventure begins with 11 lbs of Pale Malt (2-Row), the backbone of your beer, providing a solid foundation for the storm of flavors to come. The addition of 3 lbs of Flaked Oats and 2 lbs of White Wheat Malt ensures a creamy mouthfeel, while 0.5 lb of Carapils (Dextrin) Malt adds a touch of sweetness, rounding out the malt profile. As you dive into the whirlpool of hops, 1 oz of Magnum Hops at 60 minutes sets the stage with a subtle bitterness, paving the way for the tropical explosion.Your senses will be captivated by the 2 oz of Citra Hops and 2 oz of Mosaic Hops, both added during the whirlpool at 180°F for 15 minutes, infusing your brew with juicy, citrusy aromas. But the real magic happens during the dry hop phase, where 3 oz of Galaxy Hops and 3 oz of Nelson Sauvin Hops are added for 5 days, creating a hop-forward experience that’s as electrifying as a thunderstorm.To bring it all together, you’ll use 2 packets of New England American Ale Yeast, ensuring a clean fermentation that highlights the vibrant hop character. Thundercloud Double IPA is more than just a beer; it’s your personal brewing masterpiece, a testament to your craft, and a delicious journey into the world of double IPAs. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let the brewing adventure begin!ABV: 8.5%IBU: 60BU/GU: 0.92Original Gravity (OG): 1.080Final Gravity (FG): 1.018SRM: 6INGREDIENTS;Malts:11 lbs 2-Row Brewers Malt3 lbs Flaked Oats2 lbs White Wheat Malt0.5 lb Carapils (Dextrin) MaltHops:1 oz Magnum Hops (60 min)2 oz Citra Hops (Whirlpool at 180°F for 15 min)2 oz Mosaic Hops (Whirlpool at 180°F for 15 min)3 oz Galaxy Hops (Dry Hop for 5 days)3 oz Nelson Sauvin Hops (Dry Hop for 5 days)Yeast:2 packets New England American Ale YeastAlso Included: Muslin Bags and Priming SugarHOPS SCHEDULE1 oz Magnum Hops (60 min) Changed to 1.02 oz Citra Hops (Whirlpool at 180°F for 15 min)2 oz Mosaic Hops (Whirlpool at 180°F for 15 min)3 oz Galaxy Hops (Dry Hop for 5 days)3 oz Nelson Sauvin Hops (Dry Hop for 5 days)INSTRUCTIONSPrepare Equipment:Sanitize all brewing equipment thoroughly.Mash:Heat 4 gallons of water to 165°F.Add crushed grains to your mash tun and mash at 152°F for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.Sparge:Heat 4 gallons of water to 170°F for sparging.Slowly rinse the grains, collecting about 6.5 gallons of pre-boil wort.Boil:Bring the wort to a rolling boil.Add1 oz Magnum hops at 60 minutes (bittering).Boil for 60 minutes.Whirlpool and Hop Additions:After the boil, cool the wort to 180°F.Add 2 oz Citra and 2 oz Mosaic hops and stir for 15 minutes.Cool and Transfer:Cool the wort rapidly to 68°F using an immersion or counterflow chiller.Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter and top off with water to exactly 5 gallons.Fermentation:Pitch the 2 packets of yeast into the fermenter.Ferment at 68°F for 7–10 days.Dry Hopping:Add 3 oz Galaxy and 3 oz Nelson Sauvin hops directly to the fermenter after primary fermentation.Let the beer sit for 5 days before packaging.Packaging:Bottle with priming sugar or keg the beer, carbonating to approximately 2.4 volumes of CO₂.Allow the beer to condition for 2 weeks before serving.OTHER PRODUCTS YOU MIGHT NEED;Beer Making Equipment KitsIf you are making a beer kit for the first time, an equipment kit is a great and low-stress way to get all the equipment you need to make your Thundercloud Double IPA.;This Brewer's Best Equipment Kit is top of the line and comes complete for a beginner brewer. Equipment kit includes:;6.5 Gallon "Ale Pail" Primary Fermenter with Grommeted Lid;6.5 Gallon "Ale Pail" Bottling Bucket with Spigot;Easy Clean No-Rinse Cleanser;Auto-Siphon;5 Gallon Glass Carboy;Plastic PaddleCarboy BrushHydrometerLiquid Crystal ThermometerBottle BrushBlack Beauty CapperEconolockDrilled BungLab ThermometerBottle FillerSiphon Hose with Shut-off ClampIO-Star20 qt. Brew PotEquipment InstructionsSanitizer and Spray BottleGood sanitation practices are absolutely fundamental to good beer making. Five Star San is the premier sanitizer you will need to make your Thundercloud Double IPA beer kit. A great practice for extra protection is to have a spray bottle filled with sanitizing solution so you can re-sanitize everything that touches or goes near your beer. Sanitation is much more difficult with beer than wine because beer has a higher pH. Wine's high acidity makes bacterial infection less likely but with beer, one small mishap can cost you your batch.;BottlesWhen your Thundercloud Double IPA is done, you will need bottles. This standard 12 ounce bottle is a good choice. You will need 54 for a 5 gallon batch. Bottles do not come with caps.CarboysThe 5 gallon carboy pictured here is the standard size for any beer kit. If you have never worked with a carboy, it is important to know they should not be moved full without a carboy handle or a carrier.;Brew PotsThe pot pictured is an 8 gallon pot that is perfect for any beer kit or a standard 5 gallon batch.;Wort Chillers and ThermometersWort Chillers and Thermometers are long;term investments. It is important to chill your Thundercloud Double IPA;wort quickly. The quicker you chill it the stronger the cold break will be. You also need a good thermometer that reads fast temperature fluctuations. ;SiphonsAuto-siphons are a;great luxury item to have in your brew equipment. Once you have one you will never go without it again.;Don't forget to use a heavy duty sanitizer to clean it since you don't want to replace it as often as hoses. A good sanitizer for that;job is Five Star San.;FermentersThe fermenter pictured here is standard for a 5 gallon beer kit.Hoses;Many people reuse their hoses for far too long. Replacing your hoses often or even using as single use items is highly recommended with beer making. Hoses are very hard to clean and beer is very susceptible to bacterial infection. You do not want to risk losing your; Thundercloud Double IPA over a few feet of unsanitary hose.;FunnelsPouring your wort into a carboy can be tricky. Use a big funnel made just;for the;job. They even have different mesh screens to remove particles.;AirlocksIt is recommended to replace airlocks often. Because they never physically touch the beer, the sanitation risk is too often overlooked. Bacteria can spread without physical contact in a closed environment and plastic stubbornly harbors bacteria.Stoppers and Bungs;Bungs and stoppers should also be periodically replaced. They can dry out and harbor bacteria.Carboy BrushKeeping your carboy clean before and after use is key to avoid bacterial infection in your beer. A carboy;brush is a great tool to get into those nooks and crannies.;Stainless Steel Carboy and Bottle WasherStainless Steel Carboy and Bottle Washer is a convenient way of cleaning your bottles and/or carboys. ;This high quality tool will come in handy. ;Hooks up straight to your faucet with the bottle washer adapter (#4804) and puts out plenty of pressure to clean those stubborn stains from beer bottles that have been sitting around.;CapperWhen you bottle your Thundercloud Double IPA, you will need to cap your bottles. This capper is inexpensive, easy to use and does not require attaching to a counter. It has a magnet to hold the cap in place. ;DID YOU KNOWStouts in cans and bottles are sometimes nitrogenated to mimic the taste of the keg varieties, and are equipped with an apparatus known as a "widget" to help achieve this.

• FRESH INGREDIENTS: Thundercloud Double IPA - All Grain is created with freshly packed ingredients for the best beer experience.
• CRUSHED TO ORDER: Your Thundercloud Double IPA grains are always crushed to order, ensuring optimal flavor.
• BURST OF TROPICAL FLAVORS: Experience a taste explosion of mango, pineapple, and passionfruit with every sip.