{"product_id":"black-rock-crafted-bib-pale-ale-fresh-wort-4-6kg-makes-23l","title":"Black Rock Crafted Pale Ale Fresh Wort Kit (23L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe beer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e5.3%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIBU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eGolden, SRM 7\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e23L\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18-22 degrees C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSafale US-05 yeast (11.5g)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain bill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAle malt 82%, wheat malt 6.5%, Gladiator (Carapils) malt 6.5%, Munich malt 5%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBittering hops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNZ Green Bullet\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen you know you have nailed it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear gold with a soft white head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light hop character over a clean, bready malt base. Lifts further if you have dry hopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium body, well carbonated. Easy and smooth, not thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake it your own\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd 25-50g dry hops directly to the fermenter on day 4 to push the character:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGalaxy. Australian pale ale character. Passionfruit, stone fruit, soft finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEclipse. Mandarin and pine, bold Australian aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCascade or Centennial. Classic American pale ale. Grapefruit, floral, clean bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChinook. Resinous pine and citrus for more punch.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo dry hops? The base wort stands alone, clean, balanced and honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFermentation guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eSanitise your fermenter thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePour the fresh wort in, top up to 23L with cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePitch the Safale US-05 at 18-22 degrees C.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerment 7-10 days, add dry hops on day 4 if using.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCondition for up to a week before bottling or kegging. If impatient a couple of days conditioning is fine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllergen information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains gluten (malted barley and wheat). Not suitable for coeliacs or those with wheat intolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994817077325,"sku":"30119","price":68.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/30119.webp?v=1754067155","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/black-rock-crafted-bib-pale-ale-fresh-wort-4-6kg-makes-23l","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}