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At 400g steeped alongside 3.7kg of pale and wheat malt extract, it improves mouthfeel and produces a creamy head that holds well in the glass. It is a small step that makes a real difference in how the finished beer presents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMagnum, Citra, and Hersbrucker hop combination: clean bitterness, tropical citrus aroma, herbal spice depth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCarapils grain steep: improved body and head retention without adding colour or competing flavour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eM42 New World Strong Ale Yeast: high attenuation, clean fermentation suited to bigger IPAs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5.8% ABV and 35 IBU — a proper American IPA, not a watered-down version\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 Sierra Nevada Torpedo commercially and want to brew a close approximation at home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood kit for intermediate brewers who have brewed a few pale ales and want to move up in hop intensity and ABV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuits anyone who prefers West Coast IPA clarity and bitterness over the soft hazy IPA style\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 American 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 5.8%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColour (EBC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnum (bittering), Citra (aroma), Hersbrucker (herbal spice)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrain bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale malt and wheat malt extract (3.7kg), Carapils (400g steeped)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mangrove Jack's M42 New World Strong 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 1.055\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 5 to 6 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 and wheat malt extract (3.7kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e — fermentable base for a firm, full IPA body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCarapils malt (400g)\u003c\/strong\u003e — steeped for improved mouthfeel and head retention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMagnum hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean, neutral bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCitra hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense tropical citrus and grapefruit aroma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHersbrucker hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — herbal spice depth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMangrove Jack's M42 New World Strong Ale Yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e — high attenuation, clean 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 Tropical citrus, grapefruit, and pine from Citra, with a herbal and spice note from Hersbrucker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish golden with a creamy white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm clean bitterness up front, layered tropical and citrus hop character through the middle. 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That version used Nelson Sauvin from New Zealand and Cascade from the USA — a combination that produces a fruity, spicy, herbal hop profile that is genuinely different from the tropical citrus character most Australian pale ales lean on. If you remember what Fat Yak tasted like before it changed, this is the kit to brew.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNelson Sauvin is an unusual hop. Its gooseberry, grape, and herbal character sets it apart from the more common citrus-forward American varieties. Paired with Cascade for citrus support, the two produce a layered profile that rewards paying attention to what is in the glass. The copper amber colour and 25 to 30 IBU bitterness keep it balanced and drinkable. 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Rich in flavour and effortlessly drinkable, this recipe delivers a beautifully balanced pint with depth, character, and tradition in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrewed with a blend of Pale and Dark Crystal malts, and traditional Fuggles and Goldings hops, it pours a deep amber with notes of toffee, biscuit, and subtle spice. Fermented with Empire Ale yeast, it finishes clean, creamy, and satisfying — a beer that’s as enjoyable at home as it would be on cask in a London pub.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a real-deal English bitter — easy to brew, hard to beat, and a fan favourite for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAroma: Caramel and biscuit, floral hops.\u003cbr\u003e Flavour: Rich malt backbone with layers of biscuit. 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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. Combined with M66, the result is a beer that delivers exactly what the name suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eElla and Eclipse hop combination: tropical passionfruit and pineapple plus citrus and stone fruit depth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eM66 Hophead Ale Yeast: enhances and amplifies tropical aromatic compounds during fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIBU 35 to 40: firm IPA bitterness with hazy, juicy character — more assertive than a standard NEIPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEBC 10 to 12: light golden with a slight warmth, distinguishable from the very pale NEIPA category\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 genuine bitterness backbone rather than the ultra-soft NEIPA approach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood choice for brewing with Australian hop varieties — Ella and Eclipse are both excellent in this format\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuits intermediate brewers who want a more characterful step up from a pale ale or XPA\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 35 to 40\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColour (EBC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ella (Australia), Eclipse (Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrain bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 1.046 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\u003eMalt extract base\u003c\/strong\u003e — fermentable base for a clean, hop-focused IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eElla hop pellets (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e — tropical passionfruit, pineapple, and spice character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEclipse hop pellets (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e — citrus and stone fruit aroma and flavour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMangrove Jack's M66 Hophead Ale Yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered to enhance hop aromatic compounds\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 and pineapple from Ella, rounded out by citrus and stone fruit from Eclipse. 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Each bring unique and highly sought after flavours of mandarin, tangerine and bright citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Triple Pack Includes three sensational summer beers: Sunset Eclipse Session Ale, Hazy Eclipse IPA and Hop Head Session Ale\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 sensational summer brews for one pretty awesome price! $136.90 \u003cstrong\u003esave $20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s the taste of summer in a single pack. Grab one now before the opportunity is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Juiced Up triple pack contains the following three brews: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHazy Eclipse IPA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBold \u0026amp; extra juicy and a little hazy, this IPA takes it to the next level. Featuring Australian grown Eclipse \u0026amp; NZ Wakatu hops \u0026amp; Mangrove Jack’s M66 Hophead Ale Yeast to push the envelope of hoppy tangerine \u0026amp; pine-lime aromas \u0026amp; flavours.\u003cem\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/recipe-kit-hazy-eclipse-india-pale-ale\"\u003elearn more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHop Head Session Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChock full of hop flavours \u0026amp; aromas. Featuring high impact Eclipse hops \u0026amp; Mangrove Jack’s M66 Hophead Ale Yeast for a citrus blast \u0026amp; a crisp, refreshing finish. 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