{"product_id":"redwood-rail-american-amber-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Redwood Rail American Amber Ale | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRedwood Rail American Amber Ale Extract Recipe Kit for Toasty Malt and Balanced American Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedwood Rail American Amber Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 gallon extract beer recipe kit built for brewers who want copper color, rounded caramel malt, light toast, and clean American hop balance without pushing into IPA territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis recipe lands between a pale ale and a brown ale: richer than a basic pale, brighter than a malt-heavy English brown, and approachable enough to become a regular tap handle. It is a strong choice for brewers who want a flavorful amber ale that still finishes clean and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the extract version.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you prefer the other brew-day format, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/redwood-rail-american-amber-ale-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eRedwood Rail American Amber Ale all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose Redwood Rail American Amber Ale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRedwood Rail is a great next-step kit for brewers who want to understand how specialty malts shape color, body, and flavor. Caramel malt adds amber depth and light sweetness, Victory malt brings a subtle toasted-biscuit note, and American hops keep the beer fresh instead of heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a practical crowd-pleaser: enough malt character for amber ale fans, enough hop presence for pale ale drinkers, and moderate enough bitterness for an easy pint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Amber Ale\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 1.052\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 5.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\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\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fermentation temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64–70°F. Steady ale fermentation temperature helps prevent hot, solvent-like, or overly fruity off-flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Golden Light DME: 1 × 3 lb bag plus 2 × 1 lb bags (5 lb total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal\/Caramel 60L malt: 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate malt: 2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascade hops: 2 oz total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandarina Bavaria hops: 1 oz pack; use 0.5 oz in this recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh hops: 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack M36 Liberty Bell ale yeast: 1 sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuslin Steeping Bag 5 x 15 for steeping grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect an amber-to-copper ale with caramel, toast, light biscuit, moderate bitterness, and classic American hop notes of citrus, pine, and floral spice. The finish should be balanced: malt-forward, but not syrupy or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Golden Light Dry Malt Extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Caramel 60L Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Victory Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnum hop pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascade hop pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentennial hop pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentis SafAle US-05 dry yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuslin Steeping Bag 5 x 15 for steeping grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose the Extract Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extract version is ideal if you want a more approachable brew day with a cost-conscious DME base, real steeping grain character, and the same balanced amber ale profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping grain note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This extract kit includes a 5 x 15 muslin steeping bag for the specialty grain addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e American amber should have clear malt character without becoming overly sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow the exact hop timing in the PDF:\u003c\/strong\u003e the instructions list each hop addition by amount and minutes remaining in the boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep fermentation clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e US-05 helps caramel, toast, and hops stay defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan carbonation separately if bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e priming sugar is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, you will need to purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePowdered Dextrose Priming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to determine the right amount for your finished volume and desired carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are kegging your beer, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in serving pressure and carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:start --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe-kit-addons\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e so you are ready on packaging day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in the right amount of sugar for your beer volume, temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and carbonation level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:end --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/redwood-rail-american-amber-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-instructions-standard_623fcfed-96cd-44b3-836c-4577f79a4b39.pdf?v=1777853365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Redwood Rail American Amber Ale extract brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258931904790,"sku":"recipe-kit-redwood-rail-american-amber-ale-5g-extract","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/redwood_rail_american_amber_ale_extract_style_illustration_8d5696d0-1070-4ba3-8631-e8609bf570e9.png?v=1777613368","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/redwood-rail-american-amber-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}