{"product_id":"ahb-super-deluxe-starter-beer-making-kit-bench-capper-heater-ideal-for-winter-brewing","title":"AHB Super Deluxe Starter Beer Making Kit - Bench Capper and Heater","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AHB Super Deluxe Starter Kit adds two practical upgrades over the standard bench capper kit: an Italian-made lever-action bench capper for fast, consistent bottling, and a 25W heater pad to keep fermentation on track in cold weather. If you are brewing in winter or in a cooler part of Australia, this is the kit that removes the most common beginner headaches.\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\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, fermenter sits on top; prevents fermentation stalling below 16°C\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\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 \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. 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