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UK Goldings hops keep the bitterness gentle and a British ale yeast ferments clean at room temperature, so there is no fridge or special gear needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOat malt for a genuinely silky, smooth body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerous dark malt for deep roast, coffee and chocolate character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUK Goldings hops and a British ale yeast for a clean, balanced finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments at room temperature (18 to 23 degrees C), no fridge needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good choice when you want a smooth, full stout that is still easy to brew. Works well for newer brewers ready to move past pale styles, and for anyone who finds some stouts too sharp or thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eOatmeal stout (Irish export style with oat malt)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.6 to 4.8%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.050\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.014 to 1.016\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 23 C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e21 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 to 6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOatmeal stout malt extract base (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtra dark malt (for deep roast, coffee and chocolate character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUK Goldings hops (for a gentle, balanced bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBritish ale yeast (ferments the sugars and sets the finish)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near black with a chocolate brown head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasty, with coffee and dark chocolate notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and intensely malty, roast without harshness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and full, the oats doing the work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and rounded, gently roasty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oats are what set this apart, so do not rush it. Give it a few weeks of conditioning and the body turns properly silky and the roast mellows into chocolate and coffee. It is one of the smoothest stouts you can brew from a kit.\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":41994333225037,"sku":"35002","price":76.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35002.jpg?v=1754040903"},{"product_id":"recipe-kit-celtic-red","title":"Recipe Kit Celtic Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celtic Red is a big, bold, malty Irish-style red ale that makes 21 litres at 4.7% ABV. It pours a deep amber red with a smooth, creamy body, built for anyone who loves a malt-driven beer with real depth and a robust finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a beer you feel as much as taste. A solid base of lager malt is lifted with 500g of crushed crystal malt for that signature red colour and toffee richness, while British bittering and aroma hops keep the malt sweetness in check. Fermented with a British ale yeast, it stays smooth, creamy and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e500g of crushed crystal malt for genuine red colour and a toffee-like malt richness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBritish hops and British ale yeast for an authentic Irish red character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmooth, creamy, malt-forward body that drinks like a proper pint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMakes 21 litres, roughly 28 longnecks or 55 stubbies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good option when you want a malty, full-flavoured beer rather than a hop bomb. 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A couple of weeks of conditioning lets the crystal malt round out and the toffee character come forward. Resist drinking it too young and it pays you back.\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":41994351181901,"sku":"35013","price":71.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35013_25d94a85-d8c6-47b4-91a8-1b0d412c246e.jpg?v=1754041080"},{"product_id":"recipe-kit-super-stout","title":"Recipe Kit Super Stout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Super Stout is an original AHB recipe dating back 30 years and one of our most popular dark brews of all time. Smooth, black, rich and malty, with a moderate bitterness that enhances the dryness and the roasted malt flavours. A medium to full creamy body makes it superbly drinkable. It makes 21 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the Super Stout apart is a small addition of liquorice extract, a warm, subtly sweet herbal note that rounds out the roast in a way nothing else quite does. Maltodextrin adds body and creaminess, and an English yeast contributes a quiet fruitiness behind the malt. After a few pints you understand why it has lasted 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiquorice extract for a warm, subtly sweet herbal note that rounds the roast\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaltodextrin for a full, smooth, creamy body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnglish yeast for a quiet fruitiness behind the malt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proven, 30-year original AHB recipe, ferments at room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reliable choice when you want a smooth, full, classic dry stout with a bit of character. Easy enough for a first dark beer and a long-standing favourite for regulars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDry stout\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.7%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.060\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.016 to 1.018\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 22 C (ale yeast)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e21 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 to 6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDark malt extract base (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiquorice extract (for a warm, subtly sweet herbal note)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaltodextrin (for added body and a creamy mouthfeel)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnglish ale yeast (ferments the sugars and adds quiet fruitiness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth black with a tan head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted malt with a hint of liquorice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and malty, roasty with a moderate balancing bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full and creamy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, roasty and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe liquorice is the signature, so do not be tempted to leave it out, it is what makes a Super Stout taste like a Super Stout. Give it a few weeks of conditioning and the body turns properly creamy. Thirty years of brewers cannot be wrong.\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":41994599628877,"sku":"35077","price":65.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35077.jpg?v=1754055522"},{"product_id":"recipe-kit-the-famous-irish-red-ale","title":"Recipe Kit The Famous Irish Red Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Famous Irish Red Ale is one of AHB's oldest and most trusted recipes. It makes 21 litres at 5.2 to 5.5% ABV, a deep coppery red beer with a creamy body, toffee-like malt richness and a smooth, balanced finish. Fresh UK-grown hops add just enough bitterness to keep it interesting without ever dominating the malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the classic Irish ales that made styles like Kilkenny famous, this is a malt-led beer with genuine character. The malt brings toffee and mocha with a hint of spicy cinnamon, the body stays creamy and medium-full, and at 30 IBUs the UK hops sit in support rather than out front. It is rich and rewarding without being heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep coppery red colour with a creamy off-white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eToffee and mocha malt richness with a hint of spicy cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh UK-grown hops for a balanced 30 IBU bitterness that supports the malt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne of AHB's oldest and most trusted recipes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good choice when you prefer maltier, less bitter beers with depth and character. Forgiving and well suited to brewers working through their first few brews, and excellent in cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIrish Red Ale\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e5.2 to 5.5%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.048 to 1.052\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 23°C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e21 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMalt extract blend (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh UK-grown hops (balanced bitterness that supports the malt)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYeast (ferments the sugars, produces the alcohol and carbonation)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-measured ingredients and full step-by-step brew day instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep coppery red with a creamy white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malty toffee and mocha with hints of spicy cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich toffee malt, smooth and balanced, with a supporting bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and medium-full bodied\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, malty and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrish red rewards a little patience in the bottle. Give it a few extra days of conditioning beyond the minimum and the malt character softens and rounds out beautifully. It is a forgiving style, so it is a great early brew.\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":41994599727181,"sku":"35078","price":74.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35078.jpg?v=1754055549"},{"product_id":"recipe-kit-the-famous-irish-stout","title":"Recipe Kit The Famous Irish Stout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Famous Irish Stout is a classic dry Irish stout, dark and roasty with the coffee and chocolate character fans of Guinness will know straight away. Built on dark malts and roasted black malt with a touch of lactose for balance, it pours deep and dark but drinks smooth and medium bodied. It is a cornerstone of the AHB range and an easy one to get right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry Irish stout is all about roasted malt rather than sweetness, and this recipe nails that balance. The roast is rich without turning harsh, the lactose softens the edges, and the process is straightforward enough that you do not need to be an experienced dark ale brewer to brew a great one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoasted black malt for authentic coffee and chocolate dry stout character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA touch of lactose for a smoother, balanced finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedium bodied and very drinkable despite the dark appearance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments at room temperature, beginner friendly process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit to brew if you love Guinness and want a faithful home version. 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