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Mad Hopper Dry Lager Fresh Wort
Brew a clean, easy-drinking lager at home with the Mad Hopper Brewing Dry Lager Fresh Wort Kit (FWK). Crafted for maximum refreshment, this 17-litre wort kit ferments out to 21 litres of lean, crisp lager. No mashing or boiling required.
Makes 21L , about 23 bottles
5% ABV , Dry Lager
Fresh wort
Normally shipped from our Melbourne warehouse within 2 business days (longer in peak periods). Shipping calculated at checkout by weight and postcode.
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Mad Hopper Dry Lager Fresh Wort
Sale price$66.90
The details
Brew a clean, easy-drinking lager at home with the Mad Hopper Brewing Dry Lager Fresh Wort Kit (FWK). Crafted for maximum refreshment, this 17-litre wort kit ferments out to 21 litres of lean, crisp lager. No mashing or boiling required.
Designed to be lighter in body and carbohydrates, this beer pours bright and finishes dry, delivering that classic Great Northern-style drinkability. Perfect for new brewers chasing simplicity or experienced homebrewers looking for an ultra-refreshing option. Ideal for hot summer days, backyard BBQs, or when you just want something smooth and satisfying.
Customise It Your Way. Want to tweak it?
Add dry hops on day 4 of fermentation to create an extra hoppy aroma and flavour
Our suggestions
- Australian Draught ( Pride of Ringwood)
- An Australian Pale Ale (Galaxy, Ella, Eclipse)
- A West Coast Pale Ale (Cascade, Mosaic, Citra, and Amarillo)
Yeast Recommendations
- Mangrove Jacks M54 California Lager yeast
- Or Mangrove Jacks M44 American West Coast Ale yeast
Please note that Mad Hopper Fresh wort is not supplied with yeast
Ingredients & Profile
Malts:
Pilsner Malt
Hops:
Magnum – for clean, subtle bitterness
Product Details
Wort Volume: 17 L
Final Volume: Top up to 21 L
Target OG: 1.053
Brewing Instructions
1. Sanitise all equipment thoroughly.
2. Transfer the fresh wort into your sanitised fermenter.
3. Top up with room temperature water (if desired) to 21 L.
4. Pitch yeast and ferment within the recommended temperature range of your chosen yeast.
5. Once fermentation is complete, bottle or keg and carbonate to taste.
8. Enjoy your clean, crisp, home-brewed lager
The Mad Hopper story
A few mates from the Latrobe Valley in Victoria got together to build a brewery.
Mad Hopper began with a simple goal: brew great beer and make it easy for everyone to enjoy. After years of experimenting and refining our process, we created fresh, reliable products that help homebrewers get brewery-quality results without the hassle.
Their goal is to educate and guide both new and seasoned brewers, giving them the tools and confidence to turn good beer into truly great beer.
Every batch is crafted with care, packed fresh, and designed for bright, hoppy flavour.
Great beer made simple. That’s Mad Hopper.