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Twenty-one litres of it means you will have enough to share — or not.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGalaxy hops: tropical passionfruit, citrus, lightly resinous — the defining character of a Pacific Ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWheat malt addition gives the pale, hazy gold colour and soft body characteristic of the style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow EBC (5) and moderate IBU (20 to 25) — light, bright, refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne of AHB's best-selling kits — a proven recipe with a consistent result\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well if you drink Stone and Wood Pacific Ale and want to brew your own version\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best kit for summer brewing — light body, tropical aroma, refreshing finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood beginner kit for someone who wants a recognisable craft style rather than a generic pale or lager\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Pacific Ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 litres (approx 53 stubbies)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 to 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 25\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColour (EBC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galaxy (Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.044 to 1.048\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 23 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5 weeks from brew day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMalt extract blend with wheat malt\u003c\/strong\u003e — pale golden colour, soft body and light haze\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy hop pellets (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e — tropical passionfruit, peach and citrus aroma and bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYeast\u003c\/strong\u003e — ale fermentation suited to the style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDextrose\u003c\/strong\u003e — boosts ABV and primes carbonation in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical passionfruit, peach and citrus from Galaxy hops, with a light resinous note\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light golden with a frothy white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hop-forward and fruity up front, clean malt base, crisp dry finish. 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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. Brewed for 21 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight malt and wheat malt extract blend (fermentable base, soft body, natural protein haze)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTasmanian Galaxy hop pellets — added as a dry-hop (preserves maximum tropical and citrus aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrewery-grade ale yeast (clean fermentation at session strength)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull step-by-step brew day instructions including dry-hop timing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStyle: Mid-strength Australian Pacific Ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eABV: 3.7–3.9%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIBU: [TBC — confirm with supplier]\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEBC: [TBC — confirm with supplier]\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginal Gravity: 1.035\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Gravity: 1.008–1.010\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 with dry-hop addition\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 Tropical passionfruit and citrus from Galaxy — vivid and fresh\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/em\u003e Golden hazy orange with a soft white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/em\u003e Gentle malt sweetness from the wheat base; tropical hop character takes centre stage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/em\u003e Light, clean, and crisp — very sessionable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eFinish:\u003c\/em\u003e Clean and refreshing with minimal residual bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this kit suits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHome brewers who want a mid-strength beer that actually tastes like it was made with care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong session days — BBQs, cricket, anything that runs from lunch to sunset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone who's been disappointed by thin, flavourless mid-strength — this isn't that\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA good introduction to dry-hopping without the complexity of a full-strength IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dry-hop window matters here — add the Galaxy with 2–3 days left in fermentation rather than waiting until it's completely finished. At lower ABV, the yeast activity helps circulate the hops through the beer and you get better extraction. Keep fermentation at the cooler end of the range and don't rush the bottle conditioning — mid-strength beers benefit from the extra patience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026. 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This kit uses a proper Bavarian wheat beer yeast to produce those characteristic flavours authentically, fermented with a wheat and barley malt extract base that gives the beer its pale golden colour, natural haze, and silky mouthfeel. It pours with a tall, rocky white head and a freshness that’s hard to beat on a warm day. This is the style that introduced millions of people to wheat beer — and it’s one of our most reliable, crowd-pleasing recipe kits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this Bavarian Hefeweizen kit so reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe magic of a Hefeweizen is almost entirely in the yeast, and this kit pairs the right Bavarian wheat beer yeast with a well-balanced malt extract base to give you the authentic experience. The banana-clove balance in the finished beer is partly influenced by fermentation temperature — warmer fermentation emphasises banana, cooler emphasises clove — which means even experienced brewers can play with the result. 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Bavarian wheat beer yeast produces isoamyl acetate (banana) and 4-vinylguaiacol (clove) as natural fermentation by-products. The balance between the two is influenced by fermentation temperature: warmer fermentation produces more banana character, cooler fermentation emphasises clove.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I serve this beer cloudy?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes — absolutely. The haze is a defining characteristic of the Hefeweizen style. When bottled, the yeast settles at the bottom; traditional Bavarian practice is to swirl the last third of the bottle to rouse the yeast back into suspension and pour it all into the glass. Serve in a tall Weizen glass for the full effect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much beer does this kit make?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis kit produces approximately 21 litres — enough for around 28 x 750ml longnecks or 55 x 330ml stubbies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs this kit suitable for someone new to home brewing?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes — this is a malt extract kit with a very straightforward brew day. The main thing to pay attention to is fermentation temperature, which the instructions cover clearly. Someone new to home brewing will find this very achievable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow long does this beer take to be ready?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAround 10–14 days in the fermenter, then 1–2 weeks in the bottle for carbonation. 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Clean malt base stays in the background\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and rounded with a medium body and a smooth, creamy texture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and fruit-forward. Lingers without bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDry-hop timing matters more in a NEIPA than almost any other style. Add the dry hops on day 4 to 5 when primary fermentation has clearly slowed — active fermentation vents CO2 that blows off dry-hop aroma before it has time to dissolve into the beer. Leave the dry hops for 3 to 4 days, then bottle promptly. NEIPAs do not improve with extended bottle conditioning — drink within 6 to 8 weeks of brew day when the hop aroma is at its most vivid. Do not fine or cold crash this beer before bottling. 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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. The late hop addition preserves those aromatic compounds right through to the pour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe malt base is deliberately pale and clean, which is right for the style: Pacific Ales are about the hops, not the malt. 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Its mandarin and zesty citrus profile sets it apart from the more typical tropical profiles of Citra, Galaxy, or Mosaic, producing a brighter, zestier hazy that is genuinely interesting and worth brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEclipse hops: vivid mandarin and zesty citrus character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eM66 Hophead Ale Yeast: purpose-engineered to enhance and amplify hop aroma compounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIBU 25 to 30: soft enough to let the hop aroma lead rather than the bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEBC 5: pale and hazy — the visual signature of the New England IPA style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well if you want a hazy IPA with a brighter, more floral profile than the typical tropical-citrus style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood kit for exploring Australian Eclipse hops without committing to a larger ingredient order\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuits intermediate brewers who have already done a standard pale ale and want to step up to dry-hopped styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Hazy IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 litres (approx 53 stubbies)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 to 5.2%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColour (EBC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eclipse (Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrain bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale malt extract base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mangrove Jack's M66 Hophead Ale Yeast\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 23 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.044 to 1.048\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5 weeks from brew day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePale malt extract base\u003c\/strong\u003e — light, clean fermentable base suited to hazy hop-forward styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEclipse hop pellets (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e — mandarin, citrus, and a clean tropical note\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMangrove Jack's M66 Hophead Ale Yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered to enhance hop aromatic compounds during fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDextrose\u003c\/strong\u003e — boosts ABV and primes carbonation in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid mandarin and zesty citrus from Eclipse. Bright and layered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light golden with a soft haze and a white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy citrus hop character up front, clean moderate bitterness, refreshing 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 Clean and dry with a lasting citrus note\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM66 is the right yeast choice here and it is doing a lot of the work — ferment at the lower end of the range (18 to 19 degrees C) to keep the fermentation clean and avoid any yeast esters competing with the hop character. Add the Eclipse as a dry hop on day 4 to 5 and leave for 3 days before bottling. 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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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