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Mad Hopper Lager Fresh Wort
Pub-quality lager without the brew day. Mad Hopper has done the mashing, hopping and boiling; you do the fermentation. This 17-litre fresh wort kit ferments out to 21 litres of crisp, refreshing lager.
Fresh wort
Lager
Makes 21L
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Mad Hopper Lager Fresh Wort
Sale price$66.90
The details
Crafted and packed fresh by Mad Hopper, a brewery built by a few mates in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. The wort arrives ready to ferment: sanitise, transfer, top up to 21 litres, pitch your yeast and let it work. Want to make it your own? Dry hop on day 4, Pride of Ringwood for an Australian draught character, Galaxy, Ella and Eclipse for an Australian pale ale twist, or Cascade, Mosaic, Citra and Amarillo for a West Coast profile.
Brew pub-quality lager at home the easy way with the Mad Hopper Brewing Lager Fresh Wort Kit (FWK). Crafted with precision and packed fresh, this 17-litre kit ferments out beautifully into 21 litres of crisp, refreshing lager. No mashing or boiling required.
Perfect for both new and seasoned brewers, this FWK produces a light-bodied, smooth-drinking lager with classic character and just the right touch of bitterness. Whether you’re bottling or kegging, you’ll appreciate the simplicity and the professional results. Ideal for sunny afternoons, weekend BBQs with mates, or that well-earned knock-off beer.
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
Munich Light
Hops:
Magnum – for a clean, balanced 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.
What's In The Kit
- Fresh wort: 17 litres, tops up to 21 litres in the fermenter
- Yeast: not included, Mangrove Jack's M54 California Lager or M44 West Coast Ale recommended
- Optional dry hops: day 4 of fermentation for extra aroma and flavour
Brew Specs
- Style: Lager
- Wort volume: 17 litres
- Final volume: top up to 21 litres
- Target OG: 1.053
- Malts: Pilsner Malt and Munich Light
- Bittering hops: Magnum
Flavour Profile
Crisp and refreshing with a light body and smooth, classic lager character. Magnum hops bring a clean, balanced bitterness with just the right bite. Built for sunny afternoons, weekend barbecues and the well-earned knock-off beer.
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