Ruby Grapefruit Hard Seltzer Recipe Kit

  • Ruby Grapefruit Hard Seltzer in a glass with a grapefruit wedge

Ruby Grapefruit Hard Seltzer Recipe Kit

SKU B11680G

PRICE AS CONFIGURED:

$19.99

Price Per BOTTLE: $0.41

Product Details

Ruby Grapefruit Hard Seltzer is a bewitchingly balanced blend of intriguing ingredients, rebellious ruby red grapefruit, and enchanting effervescence. A crisp and bubbly libation with brilliant citrus flavors and a slightly tart taste, this hard seltzer is perfectly suited for year-round enjoyment. Take it anywhere and proudly share with old friends, and maybe even use it to make a few new ones. Devoid of all bitterness and sweetness this dry and refreshing hard seltzer is an alternative that’s a pleasure to savor and share. When you keep it simple, clean, and all-natural it’s easy to create a superior beverage.

Note: Yeast is included in the kit

Brewing Notes

  • Style: Alternative Fermentation
  • Fermentation Range: 60-80F
  • Original Gravity: 1.035
  • SRM: 0
  • IBUs: 0
  • ABV: 5.5%

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Bright grapefruit citrus nose
  • Appearance: Crystal clear with no color
  • Flavor: Bold grapefruit citrus with a slight carbonic bite
  • Mouthfeel: Very light body with a tongue-tingling effervescence

Notes From Brad - Head Development Brewer:

Hard seltzer waters are all the rage these days, so why not ride the wave? This kit is a very simple and straightforward fermentation consisting only of dextrose (corn sugar). The resulting product is boozy water, coming in right at about 5.5% ABV and is then flavored with all-natural crystallized grapefruit powder. To ensure the best results with this kit, be sure to follow the directions and add the yeast nutrient packets according to the schedule described. Adding yeast nutrients in staggered additions ensures that the yeast remain happy and healthy and will avoid any off-flavors that stressed out yeast can generate. The fermentation will be complete within 2 weeks or so, but be sure to leave this batch sit for a few additional weeks to allow the yeast to drop out of solution and leave behind a clear beverage. We have also included three separate packets of the flavoring, so you can decide how intense to make the flavor - add a little at a time and taste until you are happy with the flavor level.

Additional Information

SKU

B11680G
Original Gravity

1.035
Total Time to Make 6 weeks
Regional Style USA
Alcohol Content Medium
Yield 5 Gallons
Beer Style Hard Seltzer
Beer Recipe Kit Instructions Click here for recipe kit instructions

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
63%
(5)
25%
(2)
13%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
C
Customer
My experience

I have brewed dozens of their beer kits with great success, however these seltzer kits are trash. I ordered four kits and brewed the first kit per the instructions but did not take any specific gravity measurements assuming it would land somewhat close to the desired ABV like any other kit I received from them in the past. The first batch was a raspberry and like many reviews the flavor was almost nonexistent and tasted like dead yeast. I suspected the ABV was very low but couldn’t be sure without any measurements, that’s on me. Fast forward to the second batch, I brewed exactly to the instructions, fermented in a warmer environment (70 degrees Fahrenheit) added yeast nutrient as instructed. Today was week 5 (I gave one week extra to help the dead yeast settle out) and about to keg the batch I checked my gravity and realized it had barely fermented. OG 1.034 down to 1.026 = 1.05% ABV. Also, out of the four kits, at least one yeast packet was expired by six months. I did not check the date on the first batch but I assumed that was expired as well and resulted in the low ABV and yeast flavor.This second batch I ensured the y east was not expired and rehydrated it per the yeast instructions but still failed to ferment. I have pitched another yeast packet (from my 3rd kit) to see if this will finish fermentation before dumping it down the drain. If the additional yeast does work, I will need to order two more yeast packets and additional flavoring for the remaining kits. I have already purchased additional flavoring for the current batch, if it ever gets beyond sugar water stage. In closing, save your money, buy your wife’s hard seltzer elsewhere and continue brewing your exceptional beers like I wish to had. Good luck and happy home brewing. I would give zero stars if possible but the 1 star reviews don’t even appear. 🤷‍♂️

D
David F.
A wise choice

I allowed the fermentation process to take the full 4 weeks as recommended. The results however are delicious. I decided to keg my seltzer for more controlled carbonation. I’d highly recommend this if you have a bit of patience.

R
ROBERTSIRPAINT J.J.
hard seltzer

A good brew ,easy and simple . But I would like a little more grapefruit flavor . I love grapefruit .

D
David C.
Ruby red grapefruit hard selizer.

Turned out great.

E
Ed l.
Seltzer Rocks

I have gone through 3 of theses kits with kids home from College due to COVID-19 DO NOT JUDGE! Great flavor, easy to make and recommend force carbonation via keg for best results. If sporty add an additional lb of corn sugar and one more 1.5 grams of yeast nutrient during primary on same sked. Should yield around a 6% abv. Just sayin

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Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
63%
(5)
25%
(2)
13%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
C
Customer
My experience

I have brewed dozens of their beer kits with great success, however these seltzer kits are trash. I ordered four kits and brewed the first kit per the instructions but did not take any specific gravity measurements assuming it would land somewhat close to the desired ABV like any other kit I received from them in the past. The first batch was a raspberry and like many reviews the flavor was almost nonexistent and tasted like dead yeast. I suspected the ABV was very low but couldn’t be sure without any measurements, that’s on me. Fast forward to the second batch, I brewed exactly to the instructions, fermented in a warmer environment (70 degrees Fahrenheit) added yeast nutrient as instructed. Today was week 5 (I gave one week extra to help the dead yeast settle out) and about to keg the batch I checked my gravity and realized it had barely fermented. OG 1.034 down to 1.026 = 1.05% ABV. Also, out of the four kits, at least one yeast packet was expired by six months. I did not check the date on the first batch but I assumed that was expired as well and resulted in the low ABV and yeast flavor.This second batch I ensured the y east was not expired and rehydrated it per the yeast instructions but still failed to ferment. I have pitched another yeast packet (from my 3rd kit) to see if this will finish fermentation before dumping it down the drain. If the additional yeast does work, I will need to order two more yeast packets and additional flavoring for the remaining kits. I have already purchased additional flavoring for the current batch, if it ever gets beyond sugar water stage. In closing, save your money, buy your wife’s hard seltzer elsewhere and continue brewing your exceptional beers like I wish to had. Good luck and happy home brewing. I would give zero stars if possible but the 1 star reviews don’t even appear. 🤷‍♂️

D
David F.
A wise choice

I allowed the fermentation process to take the full 4 weeks as recommended. The results however are delicious. I decided to keg my seltzer for more controlled carbonation. I’d highly recommend this if you have a bit of patience.

R
ROBERTSIRPAINT J.J.
hard seltzer

A good brew ,easy and simple . But I would like a little more grapefruit flavor . I love grapefruit .

D
David C.
Ruby red grapefruit hard selizer.

Turned out great.

E
Ed l.
Seltzer Rocks

I have gone through 3 of theses kits with kids home from College due to COVID-19 DO NOT JUDGE! Great flavor, easy to make and recommend force carbonation via keg for best results. If sporty add an additional lb of corn sugar and one more 1.5 grams of yeast nutrient during primary on same sked. Should yield around a 6% abv. Just sayin

12