{"product_id":"recipe-kit-celtic-red","title":"Recipe Kit Celtic Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celtic Red is a big, bold, malty Irish-style red ale that makes 21 litres at 4.7% ABV. It pours a deep amber red with a smooth, creamy body, built for anyone who loves a malt-driven beer with real depth and a robust finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a beer you feel as much as taste. A solid base of lager malt is lifted with 500g of crushed crystal malt for that signature red colour and toffee richness, while British bittering and aroma hops keep the malt sweetness in check. Fermented with a British ale yeast, it stays smooth, creamy and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e500g of crushed crystal malt for genuine red colour and a toffee-like malt richness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBritish hops and British ale yeast for an authentic Irish red character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmooth, creamy, malt-forward body that drinks like a proper pint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMakes 21 litres, roughly 28 longnecks or 55 stubbies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good option when you want a malty, full-flavoured beer rather than a hop bomb. Works well for cooler weather, and suits brewers who prefer richer, smoother styles over crisp and bitter.\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\u003eIrish Red Ale\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.7%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 22°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\u003eBeginner friendly\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\u003eLager malt extract (3.4kg, the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrushed crystal malt grain (500g, for red colour and toffee malt richness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBritish bittering and aroma hops (balance the malt with a restrained bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBritish ale yeast (ferments clean and smooth for an authentic red character)\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 Deep amber red with a creamy off-white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malty and bready with a gentle hop note behind\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich toffee malt with a smooth, balanced, robust character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, creamy and medium bodied\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and malty, bold but balanced\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed ales live and die on the malt, so give this one time in the bottle. A couple of weeks of conditioning lets the crystal malt round out and the toffee character come forward. Resist drinking it too young and it pays you back.\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":41994351181901,"sku":"35013","price":71.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35013_25d94a85-d8c6-47b4-91a8-1b0d412c246e.jpg?v=1754041080","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-celtic-red","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}