{"product_id":"new-recipe-kit-bolter-xpa","title":"New Recipe Kit Bolter XPA","description":"\u003cp\u003eBolter XPA is an Extra Pale Ale built on a blend of pale malt extract with a specialty grain steep for extra body and sweetness. The hop bill is Citra, Amarillo, and Centennial — a combination that delivers tropical fruit and citrus aroma without the sharp resinous bitterness of a West Coast IPA. At 4.8% ABV, it sits in the drinkable range that XPAs are known for. The result is a hop-forward beer that is genuinely easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe grain steep (Carapils and Caramalt) adds a level of quality that pure extract kits cannot match — improved body, subtle sweetness, and better head retention. The steeping process is simple and fully covered in the instructions. This kit suits beginner to intermediate brewers who want something more interesting than a standard extract kit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCitra, Amarillo, and Centennial hop combination — tropical fruit and citrus, the classic XPA character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCarapils and Caramalt grain steep adds body and head retention beyond what extract alone produces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4.8% ABV — full flavour in the drinkable mid-strength range\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete instructions for the mini mash grain step included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well if you enjoy XPAs and Pacific-style ales and want to brew at home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood next step if you have done a couple of standard extract kits and want more complexity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuits anyone who wants a hop-forward beer without the intensity of an IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Pale Ale (XPA)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 litres (approx 53 stubbies)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citra, Amarillo, Centennial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrain bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale malt extract (DME and LME), Carapils, Caramalt (steeped)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.046 to 1.048\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 23 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 weeks from brew day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePale malt extract (dry and liquid)\u003c\/strong\u003e — fermentable base, pale colour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCarapils malt\u003c\/strong\u003e — steeped for body and head retention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCaramalt\u003c\/strong\u003e — steeped for subtle sweetness and colour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCitra hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — tropical fruit and citrus aroma and bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAmarillo hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — citrus and floral character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCentennial hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced bitterness and citrus backbone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAle yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDextrose\u003c\/strong\u003e — boosts ABV and primes carbonation in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit and fresh citrus from Citra and Amarillo, with floral backing from Centennial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with a soft haze and a persistent white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean malt base with a burst of tropical and citrus hop character in the middle. Finishes crisp and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium body from the Carapils and Caramalt steep. Smooth without being heavy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and dry with lasting hop aroma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXPAs are at their best when the hop aroma is fresh. Drink this one within 8 to 10 weeks of bottling rather than letting it sit for months. Ferment at the lower end of the range (18 to 19 degrees C) for a cleaner hop profile — pushing higher introduces yeast esters that compete with Citra and Amarillo. The grain steep takes about 30 minutes but makes a real difference to the finished beer. 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