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California Common Ale - Extract Beer Brewing Kit (5 Gallons)
KIT220
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Description

California Common beer is a unique tasting recipe that typically utilizes Northern Brewer hops. With subdued fruity flavors, good hop bite and medium maltiness, this beer still retains its unique qualities due to a famous liquid yeast strain that retains lager characteristics up to 65 degrees.

  • Makes 5 gallons
  • Estimated Original Gravity: 1.045-49
  • SRM (Color Range): 12
  • IBU's: 38-42 Estimated
  • Alcohol Percentage: 4.5%


Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags or yeast. The recommended yeast(s) can be found below. All grains will come milled.

WLP810 - White Labs San Francisco Lager
WY2112 - Wyeast California Lager
 

Item # KIT220
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Availability California - In Stock
Pennsylvania - In Stock
Weight 9LBS
ABV %4.5
IBU40
SRM12
Beer StyleLager
Ready to Drink Within2-4 Weeks
Alcohol ContentLow (3-5%)
BitternessMedium (26-45ibu)
Fermentation Temp Range55-63
Brewing MethodExtract
Pre-MilledY
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have brewed before and like it
Robert R on Feb 8, 2018
have brewed before and like it
Robert R on Feb 8, 2018
I love brewing this beer in extract and it’s hard to find websites that offer this extract kit at a decent price
Scott C on Feb 8, 2018
I love brewing this beer in extract and it’s hard to find websites that offer this extract kit at a decent price
Scott C on Feb 8, 2018
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Add a pound of honey and double up on the hops for a great cal honey ale
May 1, 2018
Purchased
 3 months ago
A Really Great Beer
I brewed this beer 6 weeks before my sons first communion and daughters 3rd birthday. I made a yeast starter with White labs San Francisco Lager yeast. It was an exiting fermentation at around 60+ degrees, clogging airlocks and blowing the stoppers. It sat in the primary for two weeks, secondary for two weeks, and then sat kegged in a 78 degree closet for two weeks. It was a huge hit and did not survive the function. Today, my wife asked for me to brew this again! Can't argue with the Law!
May 17, 2015
Fantastic
This is a great beer. This beer tastes as good at it looks. It isn't very hoppy but it isn't dull either. I also like it better than Anchor Steam. I will have this beer go into my regular rotation.
June 11, 2014
Yummy
This was the first lager that I have made. I normally go with Ales due to the greater selection. But, with that said, I will definitely be brewing this again. I'm used to IPAs, but I like a less hoppy beer on warm days. This is definitely that "go to" beer for me for hot days. It has a slight fruity flavor, but not sweet. Flavorful, but easy to drink. I have it on tap and it's been perfect for these 90+ degree days. Very happy with the way it turned out. Better than had hoped. I used the recommended White Labs yeast.
June 9, 2014
One of my favorites
I have now brewed two of these kits and they are definitely my favorite session beer. Not quite as dry, a little fruitier than Anchor, but I actually prefer it.
May 29, 2013
Great Recipe
My first time making a Cal Common and I am very impressed. Not quite as dry as the namesake, but I like it better.
April 12, 2013
LOVE it
I've purchased two of these kits now and have officially dubbed it as my "go to" brew. Will certainly make it again.

Has a nice hoppy flavor without being as bold as an IPA. I've found that people who really like hoppy beer as well as those who prefer lighter beer both enjoy this.

Definitely a hit.
April 4, 2013
California Common Ale - Extract Beer Kit
I made California Common from LHBS extract ingredients, Marzen/Oktoberfest from Morebeer extract kit, and John Palmer's Vienna Lager from Morebeer extract kit, in that order, back to back. All were excellent.

The Vienna Lager turned out sort of between the California Common and the Marzen/Oktoberfest. My plan was to pick the best for my house amber lager. Guess what. These are so good, all three will remain in my brew schedule.

I find Morebeer kits are true to style, fresh, convenient, and a great value. What's not to like?

Brew on!
January 22, 2013
 
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