{"product_id":"recipe-kit-black-ipa","title":"Recipe Kit Black IPA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black IPA is a fearsome, hoppy dark beer that makes 21 litres at 5.2 to 5.5% ABV. It runs from grapefruit citrus through to roasty espresso, slightly roasty with a medium body and a big whack of American hops over a dark grain addition. Everything you want, in one beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA black IPA should taste like an IPA that happens to be dark, and that is the balance here. The hops bring grapefruit citrus and earthy spice, the dark grain addition adds roasty espresso notes and that black, opaque pour, and at 45 to 50 IBUs it finishes with a long, assertive bitterness. Bold, but drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA big whack of American hops for grapefruit citrus and earthy spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDark grain addition for roasty espresso notes and a black, opaque pour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssertive 45 to 50 IBU bitterness with a long finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA genuine hoppy dark beer, IPA character with a roasty edge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good choice when you want something bold that bridges an IPA and a dark beer. Suits hop lovers and dark-beer drinkers alike, and works well heading into cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAmerican Black IPA\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e5.2 to 5.5%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e45 to 50\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.046 to 1.050\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 23°C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e21 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMalt extract with a dark grain addition (the fermentable base and roast character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmerican hops (grapefruit citrus and earthy spice)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAle yeast (ferments the sugars, produces the alcohol and carbonation)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and opaque with a frothy off-white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapefruit citrus and earthy spice with hints of roasty espresso\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoppy and citrus-forward with a slightly roasty backbone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium bodied\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, bitter and assertive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trick with a black IPA is to keep the roast from taking over. The dark grain here is there for colour and a hint of espresso, not for a stout-like roast, so serve it a little warmer than a lager and let the hop citrus lead.\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":41994806001741,"sku":"35940","price":84.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35940.jpg?v=1754066419","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-black-ipa","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}