Brewers Best Dunkelweizen Beer Kit

;Your;Dunkelweizen Beer Kit features;Munich and chocolate malts that combine to create a darker, maltier version of its lighter counterpart, Hefeweizen.; Amber-brown in color yet medium-bodied it has a slightly sweet,;bread-like flavor.; A specialty wheat yeast produces the characteristic phenols found in traditional Weizens.IBUs: 10 - 14;OG: 1.049 - 1.053;FG: 1.012 - 1.015;ABV: 4.75% - 5.25%;Difficulty: Easy;Color: Brown5 GALLON KIT INCLUDES:Fermentables6.6 LB. WHEAT LME1 LB. MALTODEXTRINSpecialty Grains8 OZ. CHOCOLATE BARLEY8 OZ. MUNICH LIGHTHops2 - 1 OZ. PACKSOther Ingredients11.5G YEAST SACHETOTHER PRODUCTS YOU MIGHT NEED;Beer Making Equipment KitsIf you are making a beer kit for the first time, an equipment kit is a great and low-stress way to get all the equipment you need to make your Dunkelweizen.;This Brewer's Best Equipment Kit is top of the line and comes complete for a beginner brewer. Equipment kit includes:;6.5 Gallon "Ale Pail" Primary Fermenter with Grommeted Lid;6.5 Gallon "Ale Pail" Bottling Bucket with Spigot;Easy Clean No-Rinse Cleanser;Auto-Siphon;5 Gallon Glass Carboy;Plastic PaddleCarboy BrushHydrometerLiquid Crystal ThermometerBottle BrushBlack Beauty CapperEconolockDrilled BungLab ThermometerBottle FillerSiphon Hose with Shut-off ClampIO-Star20 qt. Brew PotEquipment InstructionsSanitizer and Spray BottleGood sanitation practices are absolutely fundamental to good beer making. Five Star San is the premier sanitizer you will need to make your Dunkelweizen beer kit. A great practice for extra protection is to have a spray bottle filled with sanitizing solution so you can re-sanitize everything that touches or goes near your beer. Sanitation is much more difficult with beer than wine because beer has a higher pH. Wine's high acidity makes bacterial infection less likely but with beer, one small mishap can cost you your batch.;BottlesWhen your Dunkelweizen is done, you will need bottles. This standard 12 ounce bottle is a good choice. You will need 54 for a 5 gallon batch. Bottles do not come with caps.CarboysThe 5 gallon carboy pictured here is the standard size for your Dunkelweizen;beer kit. If you have never worked with a carboy, it is important to know they should not be moved full without a carboy handle or a carrier.;Brew PotsThe pot pictured is an 8 gallon pot that is perfect for your;Dunkelweizen;beer kit or a standard 5 gallon batch.;Wort Chillers and ThermometersWort Chillers and Thermometers are long;term investments. It is important to chill your;Dunkelweizen;wort quickly. The quicker you chill it the stronger the cold break will be. You also need a good thermometer that reads fast temperature fluctuations. ;SiphonsAuto-siphons are a;great luxury item to have in your brew equipment. Once you have one you will never go without it again.;Don't forget to use a heavy duty sanitizer to clean it since you don't want to replace it as often as hoses. A good sanitizer for that;job is Five Star San.;FermentersThe fermenter pictured here is standard for your;Dunkelweizen;5 gallon beer kit.Hoses;Many people reuse their hoses for far too long. Replacing your hoses often or even using as single use items is highly recommended with beer making. Hoses are very hard to clean and beer is very susceptible to bacterial infection. You do not want to risk losing your;Dunkelweizen over a few feet of unsanitary hose.;FunnelsPouring your;Dunkelweizen;wort into a carboy can be tricky. Use a big funnel made just;for the;job. They even have different mesh screens to remove particles.;AirlocksIt is recommended to replace airlocks often. Because they never physically touch your Dunkelweizen, the sanitation risk is too often overlooked. Bacteria can spread without physical contact in a closed environment and plastic stubbornly harbors bacteria.Stoppers and Bungs;Bungs and stoppers should also be periodically replaced. They can dry out and harbor bacteria.Carboy BrushKeeping your carboy clean before and after use is key to avoid bacterial infection in your Dunkelweizen. A carboy;brush is a great tool to get into those nooks and crannies.;Stainless Steel Carboy and Bottle WasherStainless Steel Carboy and Bottle Washer is a convenient way of cleaning your bottles and/or carboys. ;This high quality tool will come in handy. ;Hooks up straight to your faucet with the bottle washer adapter (#4804) and puts out plenty of pressure to clean those stubborn stains from beer bottles that have been sitting around.;CapperWhen you bottle your Dunkelweizen, you will need to cap your bottles. This capper is inexpensive, easy to use and does not require attaching to a counter. It has a magnet to hold the cap in place. ;DID YOU KNOWWheat beers have esters as fermentation by-products which lend fruity flavors and aromas. Isoamyl acetate is reminiscent of bananas, and guaiacol, a;phenolic compound; which smells and tastes like cloves.