NorCal Pale West Coast Style | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

An ode to the finest Pale Ale in all the land. This fairly simple recipe results in a surprisingly complex flavor profile. NorCal Pale Ale perfectly balances clean bitterness and malty sweetness, with distinct citrus and floral aroma that's as fresh as the forests of California.

Beer Stats:

• OG: 1.053
• SRM: 9
• IBU's: 43
• ABV: 5.4%

Fermentation Requirements

• Fermenter: Use a clean, sanitized fermenter with enough headspace for a healthy 5 gallon fermentation.
• Temperature control: Keep fermentation steady and follow the yeast or instruction-sheet temperature guidance for the cleanest result.
• Packaging: Confirm fermentation is complete before bottling or kegging, then package carefully to avoid oxygen pickup.

Brewing Notes for Best Results

• Steep specialty grains gently: Hold the steeping range steady and avoid squeezing the grain bag hard, which can pull extra tannin into the wort.
• Add extract carefully: Remove the kettle from direct heat while stirring in malt extract so it dissolves cleanly without scorching on the bottom of the kettle.
• Ferment cleanly: Stable fermentation temperature matters as much as the ingredient bill. Keep the fermenter in the yeast’s recommended range for a cleaner, more predictable beer.
• Package with care: Confirm final gravity is stable before bottling or kegging, then minimize splashing and oxygen exposure to protect malt and hop character.