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Power Pack Porter w/ Muntons 6 gm Dry yeast
This recipe creates a deep brown porter with a robust chocolate and black malt aroma. We named this recipe after the high alcohol and hop rate. Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 lb. of Dark malt extract, 3.3 lb. Light malt extract, 4 oz. Black Patent malt, 4 oz. Chocolate malt, 8 oz. Caramel 120°L. specialty grains, 1.5 oz. Tettnang hops, 1 oz. Willamette hops, grain bag, priming sugar and yeast.

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Price: $33.50
Power Pack Porter w/ London Ale Wyeast Propagator 1028
Power Pack Porter w/ London Ale 1028 Propagator pack
Price: $36.50
Power Pack Porter w/ London Ale Wyeast Activator 1028
Power Pack Porter w/ London Ale 1028 Activator pack
Price: $37.50
Power Pack Porter w/ White Labs Burton Ale 023
Power Pack Porter w/ Burton Ale 023 White Labs
Price: $38.50
Honey Porter w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Honey Porter w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast. The honey in this recipe ferments smoothly and crisply, creating a homebrew perfect for those just starting to appreciate darker beer. A great change of pace for dark beer fans. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lbs. Dark liquid malt extract, 2 lbs. Minnesota Clover Honey, 8 oz. Carapils, 8 oz. Chocolate malt specialty grains, 1 oz. Styrian Goldings, 1 oz. Cascade pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag.

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Price: $28.95
Honey Porter w/ London Ale Wyeast Propagator 1028
Honey Porter UPGRADE to London Ale Wyeast 1028 smack pack
Price: $31.95
Honey Porter w/ London Ale Wyeast Activator 1028
Honey Porter UPGRADE to London Ale Activator Wyeast 1028
Price: $32.95
Honey Porter w/ White Labs Burton Ale 023
Honey Porter UPGRADE to White Labs Burton Ale 023 pitchable tube
Price: $33.95
Porter w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Porter w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast. Our Porter features a very smooth dark malt base balanced with selected hops. In general, Porter is London’s claim to brewing fame and is loosely thought of as a more mild form of Stout. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lbs. Dark liquid malt extract, 8 oz. Carapils, 8 oz. Black malt specialty grains, 1 oz. Willamette, 1 oz. Fuggle pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag.

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Price: $23.95
Porter w/ London Ale Wyeast Propagator 1028
Porter UPGRADE to London Ale Wyeast 1028 smack pack
Price: $26.95
Porter w/ London Ale Wyeast Activator 1028
Porter UPGRADE to London Ale Activator Wyeast 1028
Price: $27.95
Porter w/ White Labs Burton Ale 023
Porter UPGRADE to White Labs Burton Ale 023 pitchable tube
Price: $28.95
Imperial Stout w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Imperial Stout w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast. Similar to IPAs, this traditional Imperial Stout was brewed with a high alcohol content and high hop rate to endure long sea voyages. Drink with caution or with good friends. Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 lb. Dark liquid malt extract, 6 lb. Amber liquid malt extract, 8 oz. Chocolate Malt, 4 oz. Caramel 120°L, 8 oz. Roasted Barley specialty grains, 3 oz. Glacier, 1 oz. Willamette pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag.

**Note: Due to the amount of fermentable sugars it is strongly recommended to leave in secondary fermenter for 9-12 months to allow flavors to properly blend.


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Price: $38.95
Imperial Stout w/ British Ale Wyeast Propagator 1098
Imperial Stout UPGRADE to British Ale Wyeast 1098 smack pack
Price: $41.95
Imperial Stout w/ British Ale 1098 Activator
Imperial Stout UPGRADE to Wyeast British Ale 1098 Activator.
Price: $42.95
Imperial Stout w/ White Labs British Ale 005
Imperial Stout UPGRADE to White Labs British Ale 005 pitchable tube
Price: $43.95
Oatmeal Stout w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Oatmeal Stout. This Stout has more body than our Irish Stout. This kit is smoother, slightly sweeter, and has a clean, roasted, malty flavor and “chewy texture” from the oats. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lbs. Dark liquid malt extract, 8 oz. Rolled Oats, 4 oz. Chocolate Malt, 4 oz. Roasted Barley specialty grains, 1 oz. Fuggle pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag.

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Price: $24.50
Oatmeal Stout w/Irish Ale Wyeast Propagator 1084
Oatmeal Stout UPGRADE to Irish Ale Wyeast 1084 smack pack
Price: $27.50
Oatmeal Stout w/Irish Ale Wyeast Activator 1084
Oatmeal Stout UPGRADE to Irish Ale Activator Wyeast 1084
Price: $28.50
Oatmeal Stout w/ White Labs Irish Ale 004
Oatmeal Stout UPGRADE to White Labs Irish Ale 004 pitchable tube
Price: $29.50
Bourbon Barrel Old Ale w/Munton’s 6 gm dry yeast
Bourbon Barrel Old Ale. Simulate the Bourbon cask experience without having to make 55 gallons. This British style refers in part to the strength of the beer as well as the maturation period associated with it. Vanilla, oak and bourbon notes dominate the flavor profile. Recommended aging time 6-12 months. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lb. Amber liquid malt extract, 3.3 lb. Gold liquid malt extract, 8 oz. Brown Malt, 8 oz. Crystal 50-60°L, 8 oz. Wheat, 4 oz. Aromatic, 4 oz. Chocolate specialty grains, 1 oz. Northern Brewer, 2 oz. Willamette, 2 oz. Fuggle hops, priming sugar, 2 oz. American Oak Cubes, muslin bag, and yeast.

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Price: $35.95
Bourbon Barrel Old Ale w/London Ale Wyeast Propagator 1028
Bourbon Barrel Old Ale UPGRADE to London Ale Wyeast 1028 smack pack
Price: $38.95
Bourbon Barrel Old Ale w/London Ale Wyeast Activator 1028
Bourbon Barrel Old Ale UPGRADE to London Ale Activator Wyeast 1028
Price: $39.95
Bourbon Barrel Old Ale w/ OLD ALE BLEND 9097-PC Private Collection Activator
For for a limited time, we are making the High Gravity Private Collection yeasts available with a select few of our kits. Try out the Private Collection yeasts at the Kit-with-Activator price! Bourbon Barrel Old Ale UPGRADE to Old Ale Blend 9097-PC Private Collection Activator
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Bourbon Barrel Old Ale w/White Labs English Ale 002
Bourbon Barrel Old Ale UPGRADE to White Labs English Ale 002 pitchable tube
Price: $40.95
Superior Strong Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Superior Strong Ale. Our Strong Ale recipe is full-bodied, malty, and generously hopped for balance. A couple mugs of this powerful brew will give you the courage to windsurf Lake Superior in the worst of conditions. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lb. Amber liquid malt extract, 3.3 lb. Dark liquid malt extract, 2 oz. Mt. Hood bittering hops, 1 oz. Tettnang aroma hops, 8 oz. Crystal 40°L malt, 8 oz. British Brown malt specialty grains, yeast and priming sugar and grain bag.

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Price: $30.95
Superior Strong Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Propagator 1056
Superior Strong Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Wyeast 1056 smack pack
Price: $33.95
Superior Strong Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Activator 1056
Superior Strong Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Activator Wyeast 1056
Price: $34.95
Superior Strong Ale w/ White Labs California Ale 001
Superior Strong Ale UPGRADE to White Labs California Ale 001 pitchable tube
Price: $35.95
Night Cap Cherry Stout w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Night Cap Cherry Stout. We recommend brewing this batch once a year to have around for special occasions. Even light beer drinkers can appreciate a mug of this stout. The smooth sweet flavor will put you to bed like a glass of warm milk. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lb. Dark liquid malt extract, 4 oz. Chocolate Malt, 4 oz. Caramel 80°L, 4 oz. Roasted Barley specialty grains, 1 oz. Fuggle, 1/2 oz. Willamette pellet hops, 4 oz. Cherry extract, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag.

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Price: $27.95
Night Cap Cherry Stout w/ London Ale Wyeast Propagator 1028
Night Cap Cherry Stout UPGRADE to London Ale Wyeast 1028 smack pack
Price: $30.95
Night Cap Cherry Stout w/ London Ale Wyeast Activator 1028
Night Cap Cherry Stout UPGRADE to London Ale Activator Wyeast 1028
Price: $31.95
Night Cap Cherry Stout w/White Labs Burton Ale 023
Night Cap Cherry Stout UPGRADE to White Labs Burton Ale 023 pitchable tube
Price: $32.95
Bigfoot's Barleywine w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Bigfoot's Barleywine. As the strongest of British Ales, Barleywines are worth the 9 - 12 month wait. The old saying "enjoy in moderation" should be taken literally when drinking this potent brew. It packs a wallop. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lb. Gold liquid malt extract, 6 lb. Amber liquid malt extract, 8 oz. Carapils, 8 oz. Caramel 40°L specialty grain, 1.5 oz. Chinook, 1 oz. Centennial, 2 oz. Cascade hops, yeast, priming sugar, and a grain bag.

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Price: $39.95
Bigfoot's Barleywine w/ American Ale Wyeast Propagator 1056
Bigfoot's Barleywine UPGRADE to American Ale Wyeast 1056 smack pack
Price: $42.95
Bigfoot's Barleywine w/ American Ale Wyeast Activator 1056
Bigfoot's Barleywine UPGRADE to American Ale Activator Wyeast 1056
Price: $43.95
Bigfoot's Barleywine w/ **Denny's Favorite 50** Wyeast Activator 1450-PC
Bigfoot's Barleywine UPGRADE to Private Collection Denny's Favorite 50 Activator Wyeast 1450-PC. This option available through September 2009.
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Bigfoot's Barleywine w/ White Labs California Ale 001
Bigfoot's Barleywine UPGRADE to White Labs California Ale 001 pitchable tube
Price: $44.95
Irish Stout w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Irish Stout. A potent Stout with a creamy head. Our Stout derives its rich bittersweet flavor from dark roasted grain. This kit is a favorite among dark beer fans. We would like to thank Mr. Guinness for the popularity of this beer style. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lb. Dark liquid malt extract, 4 oz. Chocolate Malt, 4 oz. Caramel 10°L, 4 oz. Roasted Barley, 4 oz. Flaked Barley specialty grain, 1 tsp. Gypsum, 1/2 oz. Nugget, 1 oz. Willamette pellet hops, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag.

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Price: $25.95
Irish Stout w/Irish Ale Wyeast Propagator 1084
Irish Stout UPGRADE to Irish Ale Wyeast 1084 smack pack
Price: $28.95
Irish Stout w/Irish Ale Wyeast Activator 1084
Irish Stout UPGRADE to Irish Ale Activator Wyeast 1084
Price: $29.95
Irish Stout w/ White Labs Irish Ale 004
Irish Stout UPGRADE to White Labs Irish Ale 004 pitchable tube
Price: $30.95
Cream Stout w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Cream Stout. Our recipe is similar to “Milk Stout” recipes of old. Sweeter than traditional Stout, this style is a nice alternative for those who find traditional Stouts too bitter. This beer is perfect for dessert after a satisfying meal. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lb. Dark liquid malt extract, 8 oz. Lactose, 8 oz. Black Malt, 8 oz. Caramel 80°L specialty grain, 1 oz. German Northern Brewer bittering hops, yeast, priming sugar and a grain bag.

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Price: $25.50
Cream Stout w/ London Ale Wyeast Propagator 1028
Cream Stout UPGRADE to London Ale Wyeast 1028 smack pack
Price: $28.50
Cream Stout w/ London Ale Wyeast Activator 1028
Cream Stout UPGRADE to London Ale Activator Wyeast 1028
Price: $29.50
Cream Stout w/ White Labs Burton Ale 023
Cream Stout UPGRADE to White Labs Burton Ale 023 pitchable tube
Price: $30.50
Peace Coffee Java Stout w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Peace Coffee Java Stout: A blend of the brewers! Midwest and Peace Coffee (www.peacecoffee.com) have teamed up to create this caffeinated stout. Peace coffee is a local to Minneapolis micro-roastery that deals in shade grown organic coffees, and the quality of their beans meets our brewing standards. Combine your favorite beverages and have this one Sunday morning with the paper! The key to a great Java stout is great coffee, so we selected to use 4 oz. of Whole bean Nicaraguan full city roast that can be percolated, or if possible, cold pressed, then added to the secondary fermenter. Our ingredients for this recipe include 6 lb. Dark liquid malt extract, 8 oz. Chocolate Malt, 4 oz. Flaked Barley, 4 oz. Caramel 60°L, 4 oz. Roasted Barley specialty grains, 1/2 oz. Challenger hops, 1 oz. Tettnang pellet hops, priming sugar and muslin bag.

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Price: $26.95
Peace Coffee Java Stout w/ Thames Valley Wyeast Propagator 1275
Peace Coffee Java Stout UPGRADE to Thames Valley Wyeast 1275 smack pack
Price: $29.95
Peace Coffee Java Stout w/ Thames Valley Wyeast Activator 1275
Peace Coffee Java Stout UPGRADE to Thames Valley Wyeast 1275 Activator pack
Price: $30.95
Peace Coffee Java Stout w/ White Labs Burton Ale 023
Peace Coffee Java Stout UPGRADE to White Labs Burton Ale 023 pitchable tube
Price: $31.95
Hex Nut Brown Ale w/ Munton's 6 gm dry yeast
Hex Nut Brown Ale: This brown ale recipe has a sweet, nutty, and caramel flavor. Cloned from Goose Island’s recipe, the color is dark amber and light to medium in body. This recipe will deliver consistent results. Our ingredients for this recipe include: 6 lb. Amber liquid malt extract, 8 oz. Brown malt, 8 oz. Caramel 40°L, 8 oz. Chocolate malt specialty grains, 1.5 oz. Willamette bittering hops, .5 oz. Willamette aroma hops, grain bag, priming sugar and yeast.

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Price: $24.95
Hex Nut Brown Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Propagator 1056
Hex Nut Brown Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Wyeast 1056 smack pack
Price: $27.95
Hex Nut Brown Ale w/ American Ale Wyeast Activator 1056
Hex Nut Brown Ale UPGRADE to American Ale Activator Wyeast 1056
Price: $28.95
Hex Nut Brown Ale w/ White Labs California Ale 001
Hex Nut Brown Ale UPGRADE to White Labs California Ale 001 pitchable tube
Price: $29.95
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