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Recipe Kit 170 Lashes Pale Ale
The 170 Lashes Pale Ale is inspired by the James Squire 150 Lashes — and goes one better: bigger hop character, bolder citrus flavour, and a crisper finish.
Makes 21L , about 60 bottles
4.8-5.2% ABV , 170 Lashes Pale Ale
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Recipe Kit 170 Lashes Pale Ale
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The details
Amarillo brings intense orange and grapefruit character with a distinctly floral quality. Cascade contributes its own citrus lift — lemony, floral, and clean. Together they're one of the great hop pairings in American-influenced pale ale brewing, and the 50g fresh hop addition in this kit delivers both varieties in a single, well-balanced charge.
The Pale and Pilsner malt base keeps the colour light and the body crisp, letting the hops carry the beer. At 4.8–5.2% ABV it sits comfortably in session territory — with enough substance to feel like a proper craft pale ale.
The Pale and Pilsner malt base keeps the colour light and the body crisp, letting the hops carry the beer. At 4.8–5.2% ABV it sits comfortably in session territory — with enough substance to feel like a proper craft pale ale.
The 170 Lashes Pale Ale is inspired by the James Squire 150 Lashes — and goes one better: bigger hop character, bolder citrus flavour, and a crisper finish. Built around Amarillo and Cascade hops from the United States, it delivers a mildly floral aroma with bold orange and grapefruit character and a clean, lingering bitterness. Brewed from 3.2kg of Pale and Pilsner malt extract, this is a craft-quality Australian Pale Ale you can produce at home without grain.
Why Amarillo and Cascade
Amarillo brings intense orange and grapefruit character with a distinctly floral quality. Cascade contributes its own citrus lift — lemony, floral, and clean. Together they're one of the great hop pairings in American-influenced pale ale brewing, and the 50g fresh hop addition in this kit delivers both varieties in a single, well-balanced charge.
The Pale and Pilsner malt base keeps the colour light and the body crisp, letting the hops carry the beer. At 4.8–5.2% ABV it sits comfortably in session territory — with enough substance to feel like a proper craft pale ale.
What's in the box
- 3.2kg Pale and Pilsner malt extract (fermentable base, pale golden colour and clean body)
- 50g fresh American Ale Hops — Amarillo and Cascade (bold citrus aroma, orange and grapefruit flavour)
- Brewery-grade American Ale Yeast (reliable, clean-fermenting, highlights hop character)
- Full step-by-step brew day instructions with all measurements
Technical specs
- Style: Australian Pale Ale (American hop character)
- ABV: 4.8–5.2%
- IBU: 25–30 (balanced clean bitterness)
- EBC: 5–8 (light golden)
- Original Gravity: 1.044–1.048
- Final Gravity: 1.010–1.012
- Fermentation temp: 18–23°C
- Batch volume: 21 litres (approx. 55 × 330ml stubbies or 28 × 750ml longnecks)
- Method: Malt extract kit
- Difficulty: Beginner–Intermediate
- Ready to drink: 3–4 weeks from brew day
Flavour profile
- Aroma: Mildly floral with bold orange and grapefruit character
- Appearance: Golden with a frothy white head
- Flavour: Citrus-forward — orange and grapefruit from Amarillo, floral citrus from Cascade — over a clean, crisp malt base
- Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with a crisp, clean finish
- Bitterness: Lingering and clean — present but balanced
Who this kit suits
- Anyone who loves the James Squire 150 Lashes and wants to brew a bolder, hoppier version at home
- Brewers wanting to explore Amarillo and Cascade — two of the most expressive American hop varieties
- A strong second or third kit after your first successful batch
- Good for anyone after a sessionable, hop-forward pale ale with genuine craft character
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026. Last updated: June 2026.
What's In The Kit
- 3.2kg Pale and Pilsner malt extract: fermentable base, pale golden colour and clean body
- 50g fresh American Ale Hops — Amarillo and Cascade: bold citrus aroma, orange and grapefruit flavour
- Brewery-grade American Ale Yeast: reliable, clean-fermenting, highlights hop character
- Full step-by-step brew day instructions with all measurements
Brew Specs
- Style: Australian Pale Ale: American hop character
- ABV: 4.8–5.2%
- IBU: 25–30: balanced clean bitterness
- EBC: 5–8: light golden
- Original Gravity: 1.044–1.048
- Final Gravity: 1.010–1.012
- Fermentation temp: 18–23°C
- Batch volume: 21 litres: approx. 55 × 330ml stubbies or 28 × 750ml longnecks
- Method: Malt extract kit
- Difficulty: Beginner–Intermediate
- Ready to drink: 3–4 weeks from brew day
Flavour Profile
Aroma: Mildly floral with bold orange and grapefruit character
Appearance: Golden with a frothy white head
Flavour: Citrus-forward — orange and grapefruit from Amarillo, floral citrus from Cascade — over a clean, crisp malt base
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with a crisp, clean finish
Bitterness: Lingering and clean — present but balanced
Appearance: Golden with a frothy white head
Flavour: Citrus-forward — orange and grapefruit from Amarillo, floral citrus from Cascade — over a clean, crisp malt base
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with a crisp, clean finish
Bitterness: Lingering and clean — present but balanced
Who it's for
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026. Last updated: June 2026.
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What hops are in this kit and what do they taste like?
The hop varieties are listed in the product description above. Australian hop varieties like Galaxy, Ella, Eclipse, and Cascade produce tropical, citrus, and stone fruit characters. American varieties like Chinook and Centennial lean more resinous and piney. The specs section above lists IBUs, which gives you a guide to bitterness intensity.
Can I add extra hops to make it more aromatic?
Yes. Dry hopping late in primary fermentation adds aroma without increasing bitterness. As a starting point add 20 to 50g of pellet hops on day 4 to 5, leave for 3 to 5 days, then bottle. Galaxy and Mosaic work particularly well in pale ale and XPA styles.
What is a malt extract recipe kit?
A malt extract kit provides the main fermentable sugars in a concentrated liquid or dry form, already converted from grain at a commercial brewery. You add water, yeast, hops, then ferment. It skips the grain mashing step, which cuts brew day down to about 30 to 45 minutes while still producing full-flavoured craft beer.
What is the difference between an extract kit and a fresh wort kit?
A fresh wort kit (FWK) delivers pre-brewed, unfermented wort in a bag, ready to pour straight into the fermenter and pitch yeast. No heating required. An extract kit requires you to dissolve the malt in hot water and add hops at various stages, which takes about 30 to 45 minutes. FWKs produce brewery-fresh flavour with almost zero work.
What equipment do I need to brew this kit?
You need a 30-litre fermenter with an airlock, a hydrometer, a thermometer, a long-handled spoon, a bottle capper, crown seals, and bottles. A no-rinse sanitiser is essential. AHB stocks no-rinse sanitiser specifically for home brewing. AHB starter kits include all of this in one bundle if you are starting from scratch.
How long from brew day to first drink?
Allow 4 to 6 weeks total. Fermentation takes 7 to 14 days depending on temperature. After bottling, the beer needs at least 2 to 3 weeks to condition and carbonate. Most kits are at their best around week 5 or 6.
Can a beginner brew this kit?
Yes. Extract recipe kits are the most approachable entry point to home brewing. The malt extract is already prepared, so there is no grain mashing or complex calculations involved. Follow the step-by-step instructions included and you will produce a solid result on your first brew.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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