{"product_id":"recipe-kit-four-xxxx-summer-bright-lager","title":"Recipe Kit Four XXXX Summer Bright Lager (Mid-Strength 3.9%)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit is inspired by XXXX Summer Bright, one of Queensland's most recognisable light lagers. It makes 21 litres of pale golden, mid-strength session beer at 3.9% ABV, built for warm weather and long afternoons. It is an easy brew for anyone who wants a lighter beer they can drink a few of.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMid-strength done properly still needs flavour, and this one keeps it light without going watery. Pride of Ringwood hops give it the classic Australian lager bite, the clean yeast ferments at ale temperatures, and the lower gravity means a crisp, refreshing beer that suits a hot day and a full esky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMid-strength at 3.9% ABV, so you can enjoy a session without the full-strength hit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePride of Ringwood hops for genuine Australian lager character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments clean at 18 to 20°C, no temperature control needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight, pale golden and crisp, built for warm weather drinking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks well when you want a lighter beer for hot weather, barbecues or a long session. A good choice for brewers who like an Australian lager profile but want something easier drinking than a full-strength draught.\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\u003eAustralian mid-strength session lager\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e3.9%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.038\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.008 to 1.010\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 20°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 3 to 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\u003eLight malt extract (the fermentable base, kept light for a crisp mid-strength)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePride of Ringwood hop additions (the classic Australian lager hop)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean lager-style yeast (ferments the sugars and sets the crisp 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 Brilliant light golden blonde with a white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and light, with a gentle Pride of Ringwood character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well balanced and easy, with light crisp bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light bodied and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, clean and crisp\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trick with a mid-strength is not to strip out the flavour along with the alcohol. Keep your ferment steady and do not rush conditioning, and this drinks far fuller than 3.9% suggests. Serve it very cold on a hot day and it does exactly what it is built for.\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":41995011981389,"sku":"35984","price":53.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35984.jpg?v=1754075138","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-four-xxxx-summer-bright-lager","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}