{"product_id":"recipe-kit-dark-abyss-imperial-stout","title":"Recipe Kit Dark Abyss Imperial Stout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Abyss is an imperial stout, the most extreme expression of the style: near black, intensely flavoured, and built to command respect. Dark malts and roasted barley give layers of stewed fruit, dark chocolate and espresso, held together by a firm bitterness and a smooth, warming finish. It makes 21 litres of a serious beer that rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImperial stouts take time and give it back. The roasted barley and dark malt build a deeply layered character that rounds out beautifully over weeks of conditioning, and the firm hop bitterness keeps the richness in check. The good news is that this depth is genuinely achievable from a quality kit, no advanced setup required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoasted barley and dark malt for stewed fruit, dark chocolate and espresso layers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirm hop bitterness (around 45 IBU) to balance the rich malt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep, complex character that develops over weeks of conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImperial-stout results from a straightforward kit format\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor brewers who want a big, rich, complex beer and are happy to wait for it. A rewarding step up from session stouts, and a great winter brew.\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\u003eImperial stout\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e45\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\u003e1.064\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.015 to 1.020\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 22 C (ale yeast)\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\u003e6 weeks or more (rewards patience)\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\u003eDark malt extract base (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoasted barley (for espresso, dark chocolate and near-black colour)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHops for a firm balancing bitterness (around 45 IBU)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAle yeast (ferments the sugars and sets the finish)\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 Near black, thick and dark\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stewed fruit, dark chocolate and espresso coffee\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely rich and layered, roast balanced by firm bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full, thick and warming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, warming and long\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatience is the whole game with an imperial stout. Give this one a minimum of six weeks conditioning, longer if you can, and the harsh edges round into stewed fruit and chocolate. Brew it now for winter and thank yourself later.\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":41994962370637,"sku":"35964","price":81.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35964.jpg?v=1754071570","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-dark-abyss-imperial-stout","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}