NB just updated a few of their kits to all-extract using this new ingredient, and also added a new recipe that uses the rye extract:
Denny's Wry Smile Rye IPA:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/ryepa-extract-kit-w-specialty-grains.html
RyePA Extract Kit w/ Specialty Grains...
I'm brewing a batch from this kit as well - bottled it a week ago and will try this weekend for the first time. I'm curious to hear how your batch turned out - any updates?
Thanks for all the replies! I went ahead and chilled my flask for 3 hours, and then carefully decanted about half of the spent wort off the top. Then I added another 650ml of new boiled/cooled wort containing 1/2 cup DME. The flask will now sit for 24 hours before I pitch tomorrow. Did I...
I am planning on brewing my second batch in about 24 hours tomorrow. It's a Black IPA kit from Northern Brewer, and I am making a yeast starter for the first time. The kit states an OG of 1.065 and came with a smack pack of Wyeast 1272. I also have a "yeast starter kit" from NB w/ a 1000ml...