{"product_id":"golden-state-common-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons","title":"Golden State Common | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGolden State Common Extract Recipe Kit for California Common Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden State Common is an extract-friendly California Common-style beer inspired by the steam-beer tradition tied to San Francisco brewing history. It is a great choice when you want something more characterful than a pale lager but cleaner and more balanced than a typical amber ale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit builds an amber, malt-forward 5 gallon batch with light caramel, toasted malt, woody-minty hop balance, and the distinctive smoothness of a clean hybrid-style fermentation. Choose it for a classic California-inspired beer that feels familiar, historical, and highly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the extract version.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want the all-grain format for a different brew day, see the companion listing: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-state-common-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons\"\u003eGolden State Common | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Common\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.050\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58–64°F with California lager yeast or clean hybrid yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-Hour Yeast Shipping Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 included insulated mailer + 8 oz ice pack for the liquid yeast pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extract version keeps brew day simple while preserving the copper malt and Northern Brewer hop profile. It should be flavorful but not heavy, with enough bitterness to balance the caramel notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid yeast shipping protection is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit includes 24-hour yeast shipping protection with an insulated mailer and 8 oz ice pack. Refrigerate the yeast promptly when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended fermentation range: 58–64°F with California lager yeast or clean hybrid yeast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch healthy yeast into fully chilled wort; do not pitch into hot wort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gravity readings, not airlock activity alone, to confirm fermentation is complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage only after gravity is stable and the beer tastes clean for the style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Golden Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Sparkling Amber DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal 60L Steeping Grains:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Chocolate Steeping Grains:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Brewer Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia lager yeast or clean hybrid yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Pack or Sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a useful intermediate extract kit for brewers moving beyond basic amber ale. It delivers a distinctive West Coast profile without requiring full lager fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep specialty grains at about 150–160°F; do not boil the grain bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a cool, steady fermentation for the cleanest hybrid profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold condition briefly if possible before packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/golden-state-common-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons-instructions-sourvisiae-ice-update.pdf?v=1778625354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Golden State Common extract brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePriming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to calculate priming sugar from your actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are kegging, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to match CO₂ pressure, serving temperature, and desired carbonation level before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51310286373142,"sku":"recipe-golden-state-common-extract-5gal","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/golden-state-common-pop-art-recipe-kit_9669bce0-3feb-4f90-8954-1e783d150beb.png?v=1778615000","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/golden-state-common-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}