{"product_id":"ahb-black-label-starter-beer-making-kit-all-your-brewing-bases-covered","title":"AHB Black Label Starter Beer Making Kit - Complete Setup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AHB Black Label Starter Kit is the most complete home brewing setup we offer. It includes everything in the Super Deluxe kit, plus an Italian-made pump-action bottle rinser and a 66-bottle draining tree — the two pieces of equipment that make cleaning and sanitising a full batch of bottles genuinely fast. If you want the full setup from day one with nothing left to buy, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's In The Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30L fermenter — Australian made\u003c\/strong\u003e, food-grade, screw-top barrel with tap, airlock and thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHydrometer and test flask\u003c\/strong\u003e — to confirm fermentation is complete before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — attaches to fermenter tap for quick, clean bottle fills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCarbonation drops\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-measured sugar for consistent bottle conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBench capper — Italian made\u003c\/strong\u003e, lever-action with adjustable height\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeater pad (25W)\u003c\/strong\u003e — energy-efficient, prevents fermentation stalling in cold weather\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePump-action bottle rinser — Italian made\u003c\/strong\u003e, sanitises each bottle in seconds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e66-bottle draining tree — Italian made\u003c\/strong\u003e, drain and store a full batch of glass bottles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing spoon (39cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo-rinse brew sanitiser and cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRecipe kit of your choice\u003c\/strong\u003e: malt extract, hops, yeast and specialty grains where the style calls for them (20–21L batch)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKit Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHome brewing starter kit — extract method\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBeginner (no prior experience required)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30L Australian-made food-grade plastic, screw-top\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eItalian-made lever-action bench capper, adjustable height\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e25W heater pad — under-fermenter style\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle rinser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eItalian-made pump-action, sanitises one bottle per press\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraining tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eItalian-made, holds up to 66 glass bottles\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e20–21 litres depending on recipe\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e~55 × 375mL stubbies or ~28 × 750mL long necks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeer styles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAustralian draught, pale ale, Pacific ale, amber ale, stout, porter, Belgian strong ale (7 recipe options)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.4–6% depending on recipe\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to first beer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSold separately — standard glass crown-seal\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAustralia-wide\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose Your First Recipe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery kit ships with a full recipe kit of your choice. Pick the beer you actually like drinking, that is the best predictor of a first batch you will finish and want to rebrew. Aussie Pub Draught is included in the price shown; the other six add $15 to $22. Each of those sells separately as a $64.50 to $73.50 recipe kit, so upgrading here is the cheap way to start on a bigger beer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAussie Pub Draught\u003c\/strong\u003e (included): classic Australian bitter, clean balanced bitterness and a light golden amber pour. 4.4 to 4.6% ABV. The easiest first brew of the seven.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSticks \u0026amp; Stones Pacific Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e (+$15): Byron Bay style Pacific ale driven by Australian-grown Galaxy hops, passionfruit and citrus over a light wheat body. 4.5 to 5% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCritters Pale Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e (+$15): our best-selling recipe kit, a golden Australian pale ale with herbal, spicy and grapefruit hop character and a crisp finish. 4.5 to 5% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChimay Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e (+$20): dark Belgian strong ale in the Trappist style, fruity and peppery with a deep copper pour. 5.8 to 6% ABV. One for patient brewers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Choc Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e (+$20): rich dark ale layering cocoa, espresso and caramel, with Fuggles hops keeping it from turning cloying. 4.7 to 5.2% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Famous Irish Stout\u003c\/strong\u003e (+$20): dry Irish stout with roasty coffee and chocolate character, smooth and medium bodied. 4.8% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFancy Pant Amber Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e (+$22): toffee amber malt body with tropical Galaxy and Ella hops over the top. Looks like an amber, drinks like a Pacific ale. 4.8 to 5.2% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Is This Kit For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor brewers who want the complete setup and do not want to add anything later. The bottle rinser and draining tree are the standout additions — when you are sanitising 60 bottles before a batch, a pump-action rinser saves significant time. 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