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Black Rock Crafted Pale Ale Fresh Wort Kit (23L)
The mashing, the hopping, the boiling, Black Rock has done that part. Your job is the fermentation, the dry hopping, the conditioning and the patience. What comes out is a 5.3% pale ale that only exists because you finished it. It is not available in any bottle shop.
Makes 23L , about 66 bottles
5.3% ABV , Pale Ale
Brewery-fresh, just ferment
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Black Rock Crafted Pale Ale Fresh Wort Kit (23L)
Sale price$68.90
The details
A clean, golden pale ale. 30 IBU of balanced bitterness sitting on a soft malt base, ale malt with wheat, Gladiator and Munich for body and a touch of depth. Approachable enough to drink all afternoon, with enough hop character to keep it interesting. The kind of pale ale you would happily put in front of anyone.
The mashing, the hopping, the boiling, Black Rock has done that part. Your job is the fermentation, the dry hopping, the conditioning and the patience. What comes out is a 5.3% pale ale that only exists because you finished it. It is not available in any bottle shop.
The beer
A clean, golden pale ale. 30 IBU of balanced bitterness sitting on a soft malt base, ale malt with wheat, Gladiator and Munich for body and a touch of depth. Approachable enough to drink all afternoon, with enough hop character to keep it interesting. The kind of pale ale you would happily put in front of anyone.
| ABV | 5.3% |
| IBU | 30 |
| Colour | Golden, SRM 7 |
| Volume | 23L |
| Fermentation temp | 18-22 degrees C |
| Includes | Safale US-05 yeast (11.5g) |
| Grain bill | Ale malt 82%, wheat malt 6.5%, Gladiator (Carapils) malt 6.5%, Munich malt 5% |
| Bittering hops | NZ Green Bullet |
When you know you have nailed it
Appearance: Clear gold with a soft white head.
Aroma: Light hop character over a clean, bready malt base. Lifts further if you have dry hopped.
Flavour: Balanced bitterness, no harsh edges. Soft malt sweetness up front, dry-ish clean finish. If it finishes sweet, fermentation likely stopped early. Check your final gravity is stable over two days before packaging.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, well carbonated. Easy and smooth, not thin.
Make it your own
We highly recommend dry hopping with your favourite hops on around the 4th day of fermentation to add extra flavour and aroma and make this brew your own.
Add 25-50g dry hops directly to the fermenter on day 4 to push the character:
- Galaxy. Australian pale ale character. Passionfruit, stone fruit, soft finish.
- Eclipse. Mandarin and pine, bold Australian aroma.
- Cascade or Centennial. Classic American pale ale. Grapefruit, floral, clean bitterness.
- Chinook. Resinous pine and citrus for more punch.
No dry hops? The base wort stands alone, clean, balanced and honest.
Fermentation guide
- Sanitise your fermenter thoroughly.
- Pour the fresh wort in, top up to 23L with cold water.
- Pitch the Safale US-05 at 18-22 degrees C.
- Ferment 7-10 days, add dry hops on day 4 if using.
- Condition for up to a week before bottling or kegging. If impatient a couple of days conditioning is fine.
Allergen information
Contains gluten (malted barley and wheat). Not suitable for coeliacs or those with wheat intolerance.
Brew Specs
- ABV: 5.3%
- IBU: 30
- Colour: Golden, SRM 7
- Volume: 23L
- Fermentation temp: 18-22 degrees C
- Includes: Safale US-05 yeast (11.5g)
- Grain bill: Ale malt 82%, wheat malt 6.5%, Gladiator (Carapils) malt 6.5%, Munich malt 5%
- Bittering hops: NZ Green Bullet
Flavour Profile
Appearance: Clear gold with a soft white head.
Aroma: Light hop character over a clean, bready malt base. Lifts further if you have dry hopped.
Flavour: Balanced bitterness, no harsh edges. Soft malt sweetness up front, dry-ish clean finish. If it finishes sweet, fermentation likely stopped early. Check your final gravity is stable over two days before packaging.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, well carbonated. Easy and smooth, not thin.
Aroma: Light hop character over a clean, bready malt base. Lifts further if you have dry hopped.
Flavour: Balanced bitterness, no harsh edges. Soft malt sweetness up front, dry-ish clean finish. If it finishes sweet, fermentation likely stopped early. Check your final gravity is stable over two days before packaging.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, well carbonated. Easy and smooth, not thin.
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Quick answers
Questions about this product, shipping and orders. See the FAQ page for more topics.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
What is a fresh wort kit?
A fresh wort kit is actual brewery wort, mashed, hopped and boiled by professionals, that you ferment at home. The technical brewing work is done. You pitch the yeast, manage the fermentation temperature and produce a finished beer. It is not the same as a malt extract kit, where the wort is reduced to a concentrated liquid malt. Fresh wort produces a clean, fresh brew character.
What equipment do I need?
A fermenter (at least 25L), an airlock, sanitiser, and bottles or a keg. If you have those, you are ready to brew.
Can I adjust the recipe?
The base wort is fixed, the grain bill and hop additions are already done. But dry-hop additions on day 4 let you shift the hop character significantly. Add 25 to 50g of your favourite hops directly to the fermenter.
How long until I can drink it?
Allow 7 to 10 days for fermentation, then 3 weeks plus bottle conditioning. Four weeks from brew day to first pour is a reasonable expectation for a well-conditioned result. The longer you leave it in the bottle the better.
How much beer does it make?
23 litres, approximately 64 standard bottles or one full 19L keg with a few bottles spare.
Does it contain gluten?
Yes. Contains gluten (malted barley and wheat). Not suitable for coeliacs or those with wheat intolerance.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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