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Amber Ale

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Autumn Amber Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
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 lb. Gold liquid malt extract, 2 oz. Special B, 8 oz. Crystal 80°L, 2 oz. Roasted Barley specialty grains, 1 oz. Hallertau , 1 oz. Fuggle pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar, and a grain bag. Autumn Amber Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $24.95
Autumn Amber Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Propagator 1056
Autumn Amber Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Wyeast 1056 smack pack
Price: $27.95
Autumn Amber Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Activator 1056
Autumn Amber Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Activator Wyeast 1056
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Autumn Amber Ale w/ White Labs California Ale 001
Autumn Amber Ale UPGRADE to White Labs California Ale 001 pitchable tube
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Excelsior Altbier w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Excelsior Altbier. This traditional German Ale has some of the same 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 lbs. Amber liquid malt extract, 12 oz. Caramel 10°L, 4 oz. Chocolate Malt specialty grains, 2 oz. Crystal, 1 oz. Hallertau pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag. Excelsior Altbier w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $25.95
Excelsior Altbier w/ German Ale Wyeast Propagator 1007
Excelsior Altbier UPGRADE to German Ale Wyeast 1007 smack pack
Price: $28.95
Excelsior Altbier w/ German Ale Wyeast Activator 1007
Excelsior Altbier UPGRADE to German Ale Activator Wyeast 1007
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Excelsior Altbier w/ White Labs German Ale 029
Excelsior Altbier UPGRADE to White Labs German Ale 029 pitchable tube
Price: $30.95
Honey Amber Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
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 lbs. Gold liquid malt extract, 2 lbs. Minnesota Clover Honey, 8 oz. Caramel 80°L, 2 oz. Special B, 2 oz. Roasted Barley specialty grains, 1/2 oz. Galena bittering hops, 1 oz. Fuggle aroma hops, priming sugar, and a grain bag. Honey Amber Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $28.95
Honey Amber Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Propagator 1056
Honey Amber Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Wyeast 1056 smack pack
Price: $31.95
Honey Amber Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Activator 1056
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Price: $32.95
Honey Amber Ale w/ White Labs California Ale 001
Honey Amber Ale UPGRADE to White Labs California Ale 001 pitchable tube
Price: $33.95
Irish Red Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
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 lb. Gold liquid malt extract, 12 oz. Caramel 40°L, 2 oz. Special B, 2 oz. Roasted Barley specialty grains, 1 oz. Cascade, 1 oz. Fuggle pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag. Irish Red Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $24.95
Irish Red Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Propagator 1056
Irish Red Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Wyeast 1056 smack pack
Price: $27.95
Irish Red Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Activator 1056
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Irish Red Ale w/ **Denny's Favorite 50** Wyeast Activator 1450-PC
Irish Red Ale UPGRADE to Private Collection Wyeast 1450-PC Denny's Favorite 50. This option available through September 2009.
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Irish Red Ale w/ White Labs California Ale 001
Irish Red Ale UPGRADE to White Labs California Ale 001 pitchable tube
Price: $29.95
Octane IPA w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
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 lbs. Gold liquid malt extract, 3.3 lbs. Amber LME, 8 oz. Caramel 40°L specialty grains, 2 oz. Cascade, 1 oz. Willamette, 1 oz. Goldings pellet hops, oak chips, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag. Octane IPA w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $31.95
Octane IPA w/ British Ale Wyeast Propagator 1098
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Price: $34.95
Octane IPA w/ British Ale Wyeast Activator 1098
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Price: $35.95
Octane IPA w/ White Labs British Ale 005
Octane IPA UPGRADE to White Labs British Ale 005 pichable tube
Price: $36.95
Big River Brown Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
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 lbs. Amber liquid malt extract, 3.3 lbs. Dark liquid malt extract, 12 oz. Caramel 80°L, 2 oz. Special B, 2 oz. Roasted Barley specialty grains, 1 oz. Cascade, 1 oz. Fuggle pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar, and a grain bag. Big River Brown Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $25.95
Big River Brown Ale w/ London Ale Wyeast Propagator 1028
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Price: $28.95
Big River Brown Ale w/ London Ale Wyeast Activator 1028
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Big River Brown w/ **Denny's Favorite 50** Wyeast Activator 1450-PC
Big River Brown Ale UPGRADE to Private Collection Denny's Favorite 50 Activator Wyeast 1450-PC. This option available through September 2009.
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Big River Brown Ale w/ White Labs British Ale 005
Big River Brown Ale UPGRADE to White Labs British Ale 005 pichable tube
Price: $30.95
Smooth Nut Brown w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
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 lbs. Amber liquid malt extract, 1 lb. Dark brown sugar, 12 oz. Carapils, 4 oz. Chocolate specialty grains, 1 oz. Willamette, 1 oz. Fuggle pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag. Smooth Nut Brown w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $25.95
Smooth Nut Brown w/ Scottish Ale Wyeast Propagator 1728
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Price: $28.95
Smooth Nut Brown w/ Scottish Ale Wyeast Activator 1728
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Price: $29.95
Smooth Nut Brown w/ White Labs Edinburgh Ale 028
Smooth Nut Brown UPGRADE to White Labs Edinburgh Ale 028 pitchable tube
Price: $30.95
Raspberry Red Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Raspberry Red Ale. Flavored homebrew recipes 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 lbs. Gold liquid malt extract, 2 oz. Special B, 12 oz. Caramel 40°L, 2 oz. Roasted Barley specialty grains, 1 oz. Cascade, 1 oz. Fuggle pellet hops, 4 oz. Raspberry extract, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag. Raspberry Red Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $26.95
Raspberry Red Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Propagator 1056
Raspberry Red Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Wyeast 1056 smack pack
Price: $29.95
Raspberry Red Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Activator 1056
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Price: $30.95
Raspberry Red Ale w/ White Labs California Ale 001
Raspberry Red Ale UPGRADE to White Labs California Ale 001 pitchable tube
Price: $31.95
Honey Nut Brown Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
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 lbs. Amber liquid malt extract, 2 lbs. Minnesota Clover Honey, 8 oz. Crystal 10°L Malt, 4 oz. Chocolate Malt specialty grains, 1.5 oz. German Northern Brewer bittering hops, 0.5 oz. Willamette aroma hops, 1 tsp. Gypsum, 1 tsp. Irish Moss, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag. Honey Nut Brown Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $30.95
Honey Nut Brown Ale w/ British Ale Wyeast Propagator 1098
Honey Nut Brown Ale UPGRADE to British Ale Wyeast 1098 smack pack
Price: $33.95
Honey Nut Brown Ale w/ British Ale Wyeast Activator 1098
Honey Nut Brown Ale UPGRADE to British Ale Activator Wyeast 1098
Price: $34.95
Honey Nut Brown Ale w/ White Labs British Ale 005
Honey Nut Brown Ale UPGRADE to White Labs British Ale 005 pitchable tube
Price: $35.95
Black Dog Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Black Dog Ale: This is a pale ale more sweet than bitter with the malty flavors more accentuated than the hoppy flavors. It is mild, clean, and very drinkable. Hints of caramel and peppery spice in the nose. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lb. Gold liquid malt extract, 1 lb. British Crystal 50-60°L malt, 12 oz. malted wheat specialty grains, 1 oz. Mt. Hood bittering hops, grain bag, priming sugar, and yeast. Black Dog Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $24.95
Black Dog Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Propagator 1056
Black Dog Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Wyeast 1056 smack pack
Price: $27.95
Black Dog Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Activator 1056
Black Dog Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Activator Wyeast 1056
Price: $28.95
Black Dog Ale w/ White Labs California Ale 001
Black Dog Ale UPGRADE to White Labs California Ale 001 pitchable tube
Price: $29.95
Copper Ale w/Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Copper Ale: The copper ale is a great middle of the road beer. Its not dark, its not light, its not overly bitter yet hops are noticed. The name of this beer is derived from the rich copper color from the beer that is reminiscent of the traditional copper brewing kettles. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lbs. Gold liquid malt extract, 1 lb. Light DME, 8 oz. Munich, 2 oz. Roasted Barley, 6 oz. Caramel 80°L specialty grains, 1/2 oz. Chinook, 1 oz. Willamette hops, priming sugar, muslin bag, and yeast.

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Price: $27.95
Copper Ale w/German Ale Wyeast Propagator 1007
Copper Ale UPGRADE to German Ale Wyeast 1007 smack pack
Price: $30.95
Copper Ale w/German Ale Wyeast Activator 1007
Copper Ale UPGRADE to German Ale Activator Wyeast 1007
Price: $31.95
Copper Ale w/White Labs German Ale 029
Copper Ale UPGRADE to White Labs German Ale 029 pitchable tube
Price: $32.95
Hop Head Double IPA w/Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Hop Head Double IPA: Hops hops hops…did we mention this beer was hoppy? American citrus hops mingle with a screaming alcohol by volume (ABV) percentage and malt profile (twice the normal IPA) that is the one of latest and popularized micro styles: The Double IPA. Truly a great American achievement! Our ingredients for this recipe include: 9.3 lbs. Gold Malt extract, 4 oz. Aromatic, 12 oz. Caramel 60°L, 8 oz. Victory specialty grains, 1 oz. Chinook, 1 oz. Cascade, 1 oz. Centennial, 1 oz. Crystal, 2 oz. Leaf (dry hop), priming sugar, muslin bag, and yeast.

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Price: $34.95
Hop Head Double IPA w/American Ale Wyeast Propagator 1056
Hop Head Double IPA UPGRADE to American Ale Wyeast 1056 smack pack
Price: $37.95
Hop Head Double IPA w/American Ale Wyeast Activator 1056
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Price: $38.95
Hop Head Double IPA w/White Labs California Ale 001
Hop Head Double IPA UPGRADE to White Labs California Ale 001 pitchable tube
Price: $39.95
Scottish Export 80-/ w/Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Scottish Export 80-/: The Export is the highest gravity allowed under the Scottish ale designation (anything higher and it’s a Scotch ale) with the antiquated reference “/-” designated how many schillings a barrel was taxed. The Export was an 80/- (schilling) beer. The Export has a tawny brown color with a light biscuit flavor, low hop profile and due to a lower fermenting temp, a creamy mouthfeel with just a touch of peat. Ferments best at the low end of the ale spectrum (60-65ºF) Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lbs. Gold liquid malt extract, 1 lb. Amber DME, 4 oz. Biscuit, 8 oz. Caramel 40°L, 4 oz. Chocolate, 2 oz. Special B, 1 oz. Peat malt specialty grains, .5 oz. Perle, 1 oz. Tradition, priming sugar, muslin bag, and yeast.

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Price: $26.95
Scottish Export 80-/ w/Scottish Ale Wyeast Propagator 1728
Scottish Export 80-/ UPGRADE to Scottish Ale Wyeast 1728 smack pack
Price: $29.95
Scottish Export 80-/ w/Scottish Ale Wyeast Activator 1728
Scottish Export 80-/ UPGRADE to Scottish Ale Activator Wyeast 1728
Price: $30.95
Scottish Export 80-/ w/White Labs Edinburgh Ale 028
Scottish Export 80-/ UPGRADE to White Labs Edinburgh Ale 028 pitchable tube
Price: $31.95
Fuggles IPA w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Fuggles IPA: An English-style IPA that is buttery, creamy, earthy and aromatic. The use of Fuggles hops throughout is the hallmark of this beer. The Thames Valley yeast produces a rich complex flavor that makes this beer hard to keep your hands off. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lb. Gold liquid malt extract, 1 lb. Caravienne malt, 1 oz. Fuggles bittering hops, 1 oz. Fuggles flavoring hops, 1 oz. Fuggles aroma hops, grain bag, priming sugar, and yeast. Fuggles IPA w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast.

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Price: $26.95
Fuggles IPA w/ Thames Valley Ale Wyeast Propagator 1275
Fuggles IPA UPGRADE to Thames Valley Ale Wyeast 1275 smack pack
Price: $29.95
Fuggles IPA w/ Thames Valley Ale Wyeast Activator 1275
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Price: $30.95
Fuggles IPA w/ White Labs English Ale 002
Fuggles IPA UPGRADE to White Labs English Ale 002 pitchable tube
Price: $31.95
EZ Cap Bottle Special, 1 Liter
LIMIT 1 promo priced bottle or promo priced piece of glassware per recipe kit purchased - To thank our customers, we are offering a 1 liter Amber EZ Cap Beer Bottle for $1.50.
Price: $1.50
EZ Cap Bottle Special, 16 oz.
LIMIT 1 promo priced bottle or promo priced piece of glassware per recipe kit purchased - To thank our customers, we are offering a 16 oz. Amber EZ Cap Beer Bottle for $1.00.
Price: $1.00
Deluxe Insulated Foam Shipping Box
Includes ice pack(s). 1" thick polystyrene foam container with outside box. Inside dimensions are 8" x 6" x 4.25". Suitable for 10 Wyeast Propagators, 6 Wyeast Activators or a dozen White Lab Vials. This is the perfect solution for brewers who order their supplies in bulk. This package will keep your liquid yeasts cold for 2-3 days after leaving Midwest.

If your shipping times are longer than 3-4 days you may consider placing an order for yeast only and having it shipped 2-day express (Shipping prices range from approximately $12.50 to zone 2 to $22.00 for zone 7 for 2 day shipping). Just place your order online for the yeast only and mention in the special instructions field that you'd like 2-day shipping and we'll take care of it. Two-day shipments will leave our store Mondays through Wednesdays only.

As always, Midwest recommends making a yeast starter with liquid yeast. Even packages that have experienced prolonged exposure to high shipping temps can be revived if a properly aerated yeast starter is made. Other insulated shipping container options coming soon.
***Recommended only during hot weather and for Southern US locations.
***Not necessary for dry yeast

Price: $7.00
Deluxe Yeast shipping Packet
Deluxe Yeast shipping Packet: While 90% of yeast arrives in a viable condition throughout the summer, these insulated shipping pouches will ensure that the level of viability is the best it can be. We are offering this option as a shipping upgrade for only $1.75 (which is basically our cost on the ice pack and pouch combined). Our new shipping pouches will hold up to 6 Wyeast Activators/Smack-Packs or 8 White Labs vials with an Ice pack included. The key to making great beer is always fresh ingredients, our new shipping pouch will help ensure this.
Price: $1.75
Yeast shipping Ice Packet
Yeast shipping Ice Packet: Ice pack only, will still help to keep yeast cool for shorter shipping times.
Price: $0.75
60 "Brewers Best" Caps
Don't forget your caps! 60 count "Brewers Best" caps.
Price: $2.25