{"product_id":"ahb-starter-beer-making-kit-the-basic-essentials","title":"AHB Starter Beer Making Kit - Basic Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to brew your first batch of beer at home, at the most accessible price point. The AHB Basic Starter Kit covers fermentation, hydrometer testing and basic bottling with quality gear that will last years of brewing. Choose your recipe from the drop-down and you are ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's In The Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30L fermenter\u003c\/strong\u003e — food-grade plastic, 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\u003eHand capper\u003c\/strong\u003e — knock-on style, use with a mallet; suits standard crown-seal 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 \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 food-grade plastic, screw-top\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 \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHand capper — knock-on style\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\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\u003eIdeal for first-time brewers who want to get started without spending too much upfront. The hand capper is a budget option — it works fine, but if you plan to brew regularly you may want to upgrade to a bench capper later. 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