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Experienced brewers keep it in rotation because the finished beer is simply very good.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAustralian Pale Ale at its best: golden, hop-forward, aromatic, and clean. 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Galaxy hops are the engine — Australian-grown, delivering tropical passionfruit and citrus in the aroma and a clean, dry bitterness in the finish. Wheat malt keeps the body light and the colour pale golden. This is one of the most consistently popular kits we stock, and it is not hard to see why. The style is universally loved and the Galaxy hop character in this recipe is spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverything in this kit is chosen to replicate the hallmarks of the style: low EBC (5), moderate bitterness (20 to 25 IBU), genuine tropical hop aroma, and a crisp finish that makes the glass disappear quickly. 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Balanced without being bland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and medium-bodied. The wheat malt gives it a softness that suits the style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and refreshing. Invites another sip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGalaxy hops are aroma-sensitive. Ferment at the lower end of the range (18 to 20 degrees C) to preserve the tropical fruit character in the finished beer. Higher fermentation temperatures produce more yeast esters that can compete with the hop aroma. 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The key is the hops, Pride of Ringwood, the variety that defined VB for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet the hops and the yeast right and the rest follows. Pride of Ringwood, grown in Tasmania and Victoria, gives the resinous, fruity bitterness that defines this beer. Paired with pale malt and a Californian-style lager yeast fermented cool and clean, you get about as close as you can to cracking a cold one straight off the line, except you brewed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePride of Ringwood hops, the variety that defined the original's character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePale malt for an authentic clean malt base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalifornian-style lager yeast that ferments clean at ale temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-strength and full-flavoured, a faithful take on an Australian icon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit to brew when you want a faithful, full-strength VB-style bitter at home. 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Ferment cool and clean around 18 to 20°C and give it time to condition. Brewed properly, it is genuinely close to the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994312941645,"sku":"35064","price":53.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35064.jpg?v=1754040485"},{"product_id":"recipe-kit-170-lashes-pale-ale","title":"Recipe Kit 170 Lashes Pale Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 170 Lashes Pale Ale is inspired by the James Squire 150 Lashes — and goes one better: bigger hop character, bolder citrus flavour, and a crisper finish. Built around Amarillo and Cascade hops from the United States, it delivers a mildly floral aroma with bold orange and grapefruit character and a clean, lingering bitterness. Brewed from 3.2kg of Pale and Pilsner malt extract, this is a craft-quality Australian Pale Ale you can produce at home without grain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Amarillo and Cascade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmarillo brings intense orange and grapefruit character with a distinctly floral quality. Cascade contributes its own citrus lift — lemony, floral, and clean. Together they're one of the great hop pairings in American-influenced pale ale brewing, and the 50g fresh hop addition in this kit delivers both varieties in a single, well-balanced charge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pale and Pilsner malt base keeps the colour light and the body crisp, letting the hops carry the beer. 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Passionfruit, citrus, and a soft golden haze from the wheat malt. Light enough to drink all afternoon, interesting enough to actually want to.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy dry-hopping makes the difference at lower ABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe challenge with mid-strength beer is keeping the flavour alive when alcohol levels are lower. This kit solves it by adding Galaxy as a dry-hop — after fermentation, when there's no heat to drive off the delicate tropical oils. The result is a hop aroma that's disproportionately vivid for the ABV: passionfruit and citrus that comes through clearly from the moment you crack the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wheat malt in the grain bill contributes the characteristic soft protein haze and a gentle body that carries the hop character well. Light golden-orange in the glass, clean and crisp on the finish. 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Galaxy and Ella are a great Aussie pairing here. Brew it fresh and serve it cold, the aroma is the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994602479693,"sku":"35110","price":77.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35110.jpg?v=1754055742"},{"product_id":"recipe-kit-goat-steam-ale","title":"Recipe Kit Goat Steam Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goat Steam Ale is a pale golden Australian craft ale that is ripe, tropical and refreshing. Cascade and Galaxy hops do the heavy lifting, with waves of fruit, tropical and floral aroma over a smooth, lightly sweet malt base. 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If you love a Furphy and want to brew one at home, this is the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVic Secret — Victoria's hop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVic Secret is a distinctly Australian variety, grown here in Victoria, with a character that suits this style perfectly: herbal pine-resin notes backed by clean citrus and subtle tropical fruit — passionfruit and pineapple. It's aromatic without being aggressive, and it contributes the same approachable, refreshing hop presence that makes the original Furphy so drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe malt extract base keeps things simple and clean. Light golden colour, smooth easy-drinking body, no distracting complexity — just a properly made refreshing ale that ferments reliably and rewards a few weeks of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMalt extract base with adjuncts (produces the clean, light-bodied character of the style)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVictorian Vic Secret hops (herbal pine-resin aroma, citrus and tropical fruit notes)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrewery-grade yeast (clean-fermenting, reliable attenuation)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull step-by-step brew day instructions with all measurements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStyle: Australian Refreshing Ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eABV: 4.5–5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIBU: 20 (light, balanced bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEBC: 8 (light golden straw)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginal Gravity: 1.044–1.048\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Gravity: 1.010–1.012\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFermentation temp: 18–23°C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBatch volume: 21 litres (approx. 55 × 330ml stubbies or 28 × 750ml longnecks)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethod: Malt extract kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Beginner–Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReady to drink: 3–4 weeks from brew day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eAroma:\u003c\/em\u003e Herbal pine-resin with clean citrus and subtle tropical notes — passionfruit and pineapple\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/em\u003e Light golden straw yellow with a frothy white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/em\u003e Clean and refreshing — Vic Secret hop character over a smooth, lightly sweet malt base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/em\u003e Light body, easy drinking, smooth throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eFinish:\u003c\/em\u003e Light, lingering, and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this kit suits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHome brewers wanting to clone a popular Australian beer for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for a beginner kit that produces a reliable, sessionable result\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFurphy fans curious about what's behind the label — and how it tastes out of your own fermenter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA well-received gift kit for someone who loves their Furphys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026. 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Galaxy contributes intense passionfruit and tropical citrus; Ella adds a distinctive floral, spicy lift with stonefruit depth. Together they produce a more layered, complex aroma than either variety achieves alone, over a clean pale malt base that lets the hops lead. Hazy, golden, fragrant, and brewed for 21 litres at 4.8–5.2% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Galaxy and Ella work so well together\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacific Ales are defined by Australian hop varieties, and this combination is one of the best expressions of what they can do. Galaxy's tropical punch — passionfruit, peach, citrus — is the headline. Ella (formerly Stella) provides a floral, spicy counterpoint with its own stonefruit depth that lifts the aroma and stops it from being one-dimensional. 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It makes 21 litres at 4.2 to 4.5% ABV, pairing high-impact Eclipse hop pellets with Mangrove Jack's M66 Hophead Ale Yeast for a citrus-forward, hop-expressive beer you can genuinely session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brief here is big hop character at a sessionable strength, and the yeast is the secret. Eclipse hops bring mandarin, zesty citrus and fresh fruit, while the M66 Hophead yeast is selected specifically to amplify and extend hop aroma through fermentation. 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Eclipse adds a rounder citrus and stone fruit character that fills out the palate and adds depth to the Ella profile. Mangrove Jack's M66 Hophead Ale Yeast ferments cleanly and specifically enhances aromatic hop compounds, keeping the tropical fruit character vivid in the finished beer. At 35 to 40 IBU, the bitterness is firm — this is a proper IPA with hazy characteristics, not a soft NEIPA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElla and Eclipse are a complementary pairing. Ella is the louder variety — passionfruit and pineapple forward, with a spice note that adds complexity. Eclipse is rounder and more citrus-focused. Together they cover a wider flavour spectrum than either hop alone. 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Bold and vivid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light golden with a slight haze and a white frothy head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit forward with firm bitterness in the mid-palate and a crisp, fruity finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and medium-bodied. Fresh and lingering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry with a persistent tropical hop note\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe M66 yeast and the Ella and Eclipse hops are doing complementary jobs here — the yeast enhances the aromatic compounds the hops produce during dry hopping. To get the most out of this combination, keep fermentation at 18 to 20 degrees C for a clean base, then add the dry hops on day 4 to 5. 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It’s an unbeatable duo of iconic Aussie favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSticks \u0026amp; Stones Pacific Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrinks like a Pacific summer sunset \u0026amp; to be honest this is the ideal thirst-slaking beer. Brewed with Australian-grown Galaxy hops for a tropical fruit aroma on a background of restrained bitterness, with a crisp dry finish. If Stone \u0026amp; Wood is your thing you’ll love Sticks \u0026amp; Stones \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/recipe-kit-double-choc-porter\"\u003e learn more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritters Pale Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf we were to rank our best-selling recipes over the years, Critters Pale Ale is number one by a significant margin. It is just a great beer \u0026amp; as far as a clone of Little Creatures Pale Ale is concerned, this one is a bullseye. 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A full flavoured full strength truely thirst-quenching double pack. Aussie Pub Druaght \u0026amp; Vix Bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAussie Pub Draught\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur most loved Australian Draught recipe: Hugely popular Classic Australian Draught Beer, well-balanced with a clean hop bitterness. Universally loved by brewers Australia-wide. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A classic draught style beer but the added hops give this a ultra refreshing finish which you wont find on any pub tap. Another great recipe kit from AHB\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cem\u003e J Philips 5 stars\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVic Bitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A full flavoured thirst-quenching . It delivers a fine balance of malt \u0026amp; clean hoppy bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe secret to this recipe is that it boasts the iconic Tasmanian \u0026amp; Victorian-grown Pride of Ringwood Hops plus New Zealand grown pale malt. The addition of Californian-style Lager yeast brewed at 20°C produces the ultimate clean crisp thirst quencher. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The best beer I have found so far after trying 7 or 8 other brews. Definitely one I will be sticking to. 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