{"product_id":"new-hazy-pacific-session-ale-mid-strength","title":"New Hazy Pacific Session Ale \/ mid-strength","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe New Hazy Pacific Session Ale is a mid-strength Australian Pacific Ale brewed with Tasmanian Galaxy hops on a light malt and wheat malt extract base. At 3.7–3.9% ABV it's genuinely sessionable — but the Galaxy dry-hop ensures the tropical aromas are as vivid as any full-strength equivalent. Passionfruit, citrus, and a soft golden haze from the wheat malt. Light enough to drink all afternoon, interesting enough to actually want to.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy dry-hopping makes the difference at lower ABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe challenge with mid-strength beer is keeping the flavour alive when alcohol levels are lower. This kit solves it by adding Galaxy as a dry-hop — after fermentation, when there's no heat to drive off the delicate tropical oils. The result is a hop aroma that's disproportionately vivid for the ABV: passionfruit and citrus that comes through clearly from the moment you crack the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wheat malt in the grain bill contributes the characteristic soft protein haze and a gentle body that carries the hop character well. Light golden-orange in the glass, clean and crisp on the finish. Brewed for 21 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight malt and wheat malt extract blend (fermentable base, soft body, natural protein haze)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTasmanian Galaxy hop pellets — added as a dry-hop (preserves maximum tropical and citrus aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrewery-grade ale yeast (clean fermentation at session strength)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull step-by-step brew day instructions including dry-hop timing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStyle: Mid-strength Australian Pacific Ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eABV: 3.7–3.9%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIBU: [TBC — confirm with supplier]\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEBC: [TBC — confirm with supplier]\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginal Gravity: 1.035\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Gravity: 1.008–1.010\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFermentation temp: 18–23°C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBatch volume: 21 litres (approx. 55 × 330ml stubbies or 28 × 750ml longnecks)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethod: Malt extract kit with dry-hop addition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Beginner–Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReady to drink: 3–4 weeks from brew day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eAroma:\u003c\/em\u003e Tropical passionfruit and citrus from Galaxy — vivid and fresh\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/em\u003e Golden hazy orange with a soft white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/em\u003e Gentle malt sweetness from the wheat base; tropical hop character takes centre stage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/em\u003e Light, clean, and crisp — very sessionable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eFinish:\u003c\/em\u003e Clean and refreshing with minimal residual bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this kit suits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHome brewers who want a mid-strength beer that actually tastes like it was made with care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong session days — BBQs, cricket, anything that runs from lunch to sunset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone who's been disappointed by thin, flavourless mid-strength — this isn't that\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA good introduction to dry-hopping without the complexity of a full-strength IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dry-hop window matters here — add the Galaxy with 2–3 days left in fermentation rather than waiting until it's completely finished. At lower ABV, the yeast activity helps circulate the hops through the beer and you get better extraction. Keep fermentation at the cooler end of the range and don't rush the bottle conditioning — mid-strength beers benefit from the extra patience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026. Last updated: June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994595663949,"sku":"35016","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/new-hazy-pacific-session-ale-mid-strength-normalised.jpg?v=1786341055","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/new-hazy-pacific-session-ale-mid-strength","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}