Dead Ringer® IPA Extract Beer Recipe Kit

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Dead Ringer® is a larger-than-life American IPA beer recipe kit with a hop aroma so thick you can almost see it. American base malt and crystal malt create the big body and supporting grainy sweetness, while charge after charge of 100% Centennial hops deliver pronounced bitterness with a dominant citrus aroma and flavor. In the glass, these ingredients combine to give you a pale amber color, hop intensity and malt density--substance with the soul of a sessionable craft beer.

This IPA recipe kit has been a customer favorite for a decade. Dead Ringer® is an homage to a legendary American IPA style that's brewed in Michigan. And according to countless homebrewers, it's dead on.

Due to the high starting gravity of this kit, we recommend pitching multiple packs of yeast or preparing a yeast starter for best results.

Brewing Notes:

  • Style: American IPA
  • Fermentation Range: 65-70°F
  • Original Gravity: 1.064
  • SRM: 9.5
  • IBU: 70
  • ABV: 6.2%

Tasting Notes:

  • Aroma: Moderate malt aroma consisting of fresh bread and medium sweet caramel. Medium-high hop presence of citrus and floral notes.
  • Appearance: Orange hue with a bright white persistent foam cap. Slightly cloudy from dry hopping.
  • Flavor: Rich maltiness with a moderate caramel flavor. Medium-high bitterness with citrus, floral, and slightly earthy notes.
  • Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate creaminess and medium carbonation leaving a smooth finish.

 

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Additional information

SKU

1530

Beer Color Amber
Original Gravity

1.064

Total Time to Make 6 weeks
Regional Style USA
Alcohol Content High
Yield 5 Gallons
Beer Style IPA
Fermentation Type Ale
Beer Recipe Kit Instructions Click here for recipe kit instructions

Notes from Brad, Northern Brewer Head Brewer:

"Dead Ringer is our way of paying tribute to one of the most iconic IPAs in America. In the upper Midwest (and many other parts of the country), this beer is a mainstay of aficionados. A simple malt bill and hearty doses of Centennial creates magic with only 2 malts and 1 hop variety. The resulting product is awash in hop aroma, while not overpowering the malt component. Aromas of citrus fruits and floral notes dominate, while the rich malt character in the background offers a perfectly balanced pint.

This recipe does come with a relatively high gravity, so be sure to pitch enough yeast to ensure fermentation health. One pack of Omega or Imperial should do the trick, but to be sure, a yeast starter or multiple packs of yeast is recommended. Try to keep the temperature in the lower range of recommendations (65°F is perfect!) to ensure that your batch has the cleanest possible flavor without producing too many esters. When finished and carbonated, share with another and there will be two hearts with ample joy!"

Customer Reviews

Based on 679 reviews
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Scott D.
Everyone that’s tried it has enjoyed it.

This was my first 5 gallon kit. It’s been mostly a success. I broke or cracked 4 of the bottles while capping them. However that had nothing to do with the beer. This kit was a smashing success. Pun intended. I’ll be getting it again.

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Ricky A.
Customer

Really nice taste

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mike b.
It's a dead ringer!

Dead ringer is our 6th batch of Homebrew. This is one of the best beers I have ever tasted. It is well rounded and robust.

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Sean G.
Good IPA

I brewed this for a friend who loves IPA's. He said it tastes really good but wished it was a tad bit more bitter. Overall very good.

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TimK
Hasn't worked for me.

At three stars this brew gets the lowest rating I've given in 2 years. I've had several pints so far and while it is definitely an IPA it doesn't match the description or reviews I read. The Centernnial hops dominate the taste and aroma. There is little sweetness and no hints of caramel. I bought 2 kits so I'm hoping the second one turns out better. For over a year my homebrews have kept me away from store-bought beer. This rendition of Dead Ringer will send me back to better tasting regional IPAs that I can purchase. Disappointed ...

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Dead Ringer® IPA Extract Beer Recipe Kit

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Customer Reviews

Based on 679 reviews
83%
(562)
12%
(81)
4%
(29)
1%
(5)
0%
(2)
S
Scott D.
Everyone that’s tried it has enjoyed it.

This was my first 5 gallon kit. It’s been mostly a success. I broke or cracked 4 of the bottles while capping them. However that had nothing to do with the beer. This kit was a smashing success. Pun intended. I’ll be getting it again.

R
Ricky A.
Customer

Really nice taste

m
mike b.
It's a dead ringer!

Dead ringer is our 6th batch of Homebrew. This is one of the best beers I have ever tasted. It is well rounded and robust.

S
Sean G.
Good IPA

I brewed this for a friend who loves IPA's. He said it tastes really good but wished it was a tad bit more bitter. Overall very good.

T
TimK
Hasn't worked for me.

At three stars this brew gets the lowest rating I've given in 2 years. I've had several pints so far and while it is definitely an IPA it doesn't match the description or reviews I read. The Centernnial hops dominate the taste and aroma. There is little sweetness and no hints of caramel. I bought 2 kits so I'm hoping the second one turns out better. For over a year my homebrews have kept me away from store-bought beer. This rendition of Dead Ringer will send me back to better tasting regional IPAs that I can purchase. Disappointed ...