{"product_id":"recipe-kit-amarillo-golden-ale","title":"Recipe Kit Amarillo Golden Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Amarillo Golden Ale is a crisp, light-bodied American-style ale built around one of craft brewing's most aromatic hop varieties. US-grown Amarillo is added as a late addition, producing an intense zesty orange and citrus character that defines the style — vivid in the aroma and clean through to the finish. Light golden in colour at 12 EBC, sessionable at 4.4–4.6% ABV, and smooth enough for anyone to enjoy. If you like hop character without heavy bitterness, this is the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Amarillo does in this style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmarillo is known for its signature orange and citrus aroma — it performs best as a late addition, where the lower heat preserves its aromatic oils rather than converting them to bitterness. In a Golden Ale, where the grain bill is deliberately pale and restrained, that hop character is front and centre with nothing competing. The result is a recognisable, vivid orange aroma that carries from the pour right through to the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe malt base keeps the colour light and the body smooth — a clean backdrop for Amarillo to work against. This is one of the most approachable kits in the AHB range and consistently one of the most enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePremium malt extract (pale grain bill, light golden colour, clean body)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUS-grown Amarillo hops — late addition (intense orange, citrus, and floral character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrewery-grade yeast (clean-fermenting, highlights Amarillo aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull step-by-step brew day instructions with all measurements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStyle: American Golden Ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eABV: 4.4–4.6%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIBU: 20–25 (balanced, restrained bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEBC: 12 (golden to light amber)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginal Gravity: 1.040–1.042\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Gravity: 1.010–1.012\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFermentation temp: 18–23°C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBatch volume: 21 litres (approx. 56 × 330ml stubbies or 28 × 750ml longnecks)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethod: Malt extract kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Beginner\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 Intense zesty orange, citrus, and floral — Amarillo at its most expressive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/em\u003e Golden light amber with a frothy white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/em\u003e Orange and citrus hop character over a clean, smooth malt base — restrained bitterness throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/em\u003e Smooth, light-to-medium body with a light, lingering finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/em\u003e Balanced and gentle — 20–25 IBU, very approachable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this kit suits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone who loves hop-forward beers without heavy bitterness — this is the accessible end of the hop spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat for people trying homebrew for the first time — a quality result from a very achievable process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmarillo fans who want to brew their own or anyone curious about this variety specifically\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA good option when you want something bright and aromatic that everyone at the table will enjoy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerment this one at the cooler end of the range — 18–20°C. Amarillo's orange character is sharpest and most defined when the yeast has been kept cool and clean. If you exceed 23°C you'll get fruity esters that muddy the hop aroma rather than complementing it. Worth the temperature discipline.\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":41994921672781,"sku":"35951","price":58.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35951.jpg?v=1754069937","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-amarillo-golden-ale","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}