{"product_id":"walnut-ridge-brown-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Walnut Ridge Brown Ale | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWalnut Ridge Brown Ale Recipe Kit | Extract | 5 Gallon for a Reliable 5 Gallon Homebrew Batch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut Ridge Brown Ale Recipe Kit | Extract | 5 Gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 gallon extract recipe kit built for brewers who want a clear, dependable path to American Brown Ale character at home. The kit keeps the ingredient set focused and practical while giving you enough structure to brew with confidence, whether you are refining your process or brewing the style for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recipe is designed around balance, fresh ingredients, and a realistic homebrew process. Expect a finished beer that fits the style direction without unnecessary gimmicks, with the fermentables, hops, and yeast selected to work together in a standard 5 gallon batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the extract version.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you prefer the companion brew-day format, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-ridge-brown-ale-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eWalnut Ridge Brown Ale Recipe Kit | All-Grain | 5 Gallon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\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\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit ships with the following ingredients and quantities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaris Otter liquid malt extract target 5.73 lb; if unavailable, use freshest light LME\/DME as source-approved practical substitute and flag before live creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Special Roast 10.6 oz, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal 40L malt 5 oz, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Victory Malt 5 oz, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale chocolate malt 4 oz, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast Kent Goldings hops 2 oz total; use 0.7 oz for 60 min and 0.7 oz for 5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentis SafAle S-04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a well-structured american brown ale profile with the malt, hop, and fermentation character working in balance. Keep fermentation steady, follow the kit timing, and avoid oxygen exposure after fermentation to help the beer finish clean and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOG: 1.050\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFG: 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaris Otter liquid malt extract target ; if unavailable, use freshest light LME\/DME as source-approved practical substitute and flag before live creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Special Roast malt, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal 40L malt, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriess Victory malt, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale chocolate malt, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast Kent Goldings hops ( total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentis SafAle S-04 dry yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose the Extract Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extract version is a sensible choice for brewers who want a shorter, more approachable brew day without giving up the core style direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtract brew-day note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is built for a shorter brew day while preserving the intended beer profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead the instructions first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate ingredients by timing before heating water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl fermentation temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable fermentation improves clarity, flavor, and repeatability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect finished beer from oxygen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Careful transfers and packaging help preserve malt and hop 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, purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePowdered Dextrose Priming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e separately and use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf kegging, 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\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\/walnut-ridge-brown-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-instructions-integrated-hop-schedule.pdf?v=1778209734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the American Brown Ale extract brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258924040470,"sku":"recipe-kit-walnut-ridge-brown-ale-5g-extract","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/walnut-ridge-brown-ale-extract---bc12a3be-1749-4974-9b12-690c9b174081.png?v=1777531460","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/walnut-ridge-brown-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}