{"product_id":"sierra-trail-pale-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Sierra Trail Pale Ale | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSierra Trail Pale Ale Extract Recipe Kit for a Clean, Citrusy American Pale Ale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSierra Trail Pale Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 gallon extract beer recipe kit built for brewers who want the classic American pale ale experience: clean malt, bright Cascade hop character, balanced bitterness, and an easy-drinking finish that lands between a blonde ale and a full IPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of recipe many homebrewers come back to because it teaches the fundamentals well. The malt bill gives enough color and light caramel support to keep the beer from tasting thin, while Magnum, Perle, and Cascade hops build a clean bitterness and familiar citrus-floral aroma. Fermentis SafAle US-05 keeps fermentation neutral so the hops and malt stay in focus.\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\/sierra-trail-pale-ale-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eSierra Trail Pale Ale all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose Sierra Trail Pale Ale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSierra Trail is a strong choice when you want a beer that is flavorful, approachable, and useful for building brewing skill. It is hop-forward enough to satisfy pale ale drinkers, but not as intense or expensive as many IPA recipes. For newer brewers, it is a great step up from beginner blonde ale kits because it introduces a more expressive hop schedule while staying forgiving and drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperienced brewers will appreciate it as a dependable house pale ale: balanced, clear in purpose, easy to serve, and flexible enough for draft or bottle conditioning. It is also a practical recipe for learning how small choices in fermentation temperature, hop timing, and packaging affect aroma and final beer quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Pale 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 1.011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\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. Keep fermentation steady to reduce hot alcohol, solvent-like notes, and overly fruity off-flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit ships with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Light | Briess CBW® Dry Malt Extract | DME | 4 SRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 1 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Caramel 60L Malt (Crystal):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnum Hops - German Grown T-90 Pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerle Hops - German Grown T-90 Pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascade Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentis SafAle US-05 American Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5g Sachet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuslin Steeping Bag 5 x 15 for Grains, Hops and Spices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a gold-to-amber pale ale with a clean malt base, light caramel color and body, moderate bitterness, and Cascade-driven notes of citrus peel, floral hops, and classic American craft pale ale aroma. The finish should be crisp enough to keep the beer refreshing without stripping away malt balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Golden Light Dry Malt Extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Caramel 60L Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnum hop pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerle hop pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascade 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\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose the Extract Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extract version is ideal if you want a more approachable brew day with a reliable DME base, real steeping grain character, and the same hop-forward pale ale profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat next-step recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e More hop character than a basic blonde ale, but easier to manage than many IPA recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep fermentation clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e US-05 performs best when temperature is controlled and steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect hop aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimize splashing after fermentation to preserve fresh Cascade character.\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\n\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\n\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\u003c\/section\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\/sierra-trail-pale-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-instructions-standard_06c02438-94ac-4c71-b971-14d8dbf18ecf.pdf?v=1777853375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Sierra Trail Pale Ale extract brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258899431702,"sku":"recipe-kit-sierra-trail-pale-ale-5g-extract","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/sierra-trail-pale-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-illustration.png?v=1777590530","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/sierra-trail-pale-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}