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Recipe Kit Furph Refreshing Pale Ale
The Furph Refreshing Pale Ale is our take on the Furphy Refreshing Ale — brewed with Victorian-grown Vic Secret hops and a clean malt extract base. At 4.5–5.0% ABV it's smooth, easy-drinking, and built for volume: the kind of beer you want cold at the end of the day.
Makes 21L , about 28 bottles
4.5-5.0% ABV , Furph Refreshing Pale Ale
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Recipe Kit Furph Refreshing Pale Ale
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The details
Vic Secret is a distinctly Australian variety, grown here in Victoria, with a character that suits this style perfectly: herbal pine-resin notes backed by clean citrus and subtle tropical fruit — passionfruit and pineapple. It's aromatic without being aggressive, and it contributes the same approachable, refreshing hop presence that makes the original Furphy so drinkable.
The malt extract base keeps things simple and clean. Light golden colour, smooth easy-drinking body, no distracting complexity — just a properly made refreshing ale that ferments reliably and rewards a few weeks of patience.
The malt extract base keeps things simple and clean. Light golden colour, smooth easy-drinking body, no distracting complexity — just a properly made refreshing ale that ferments reliably and rewards a few weeks of patience.
The Furph Refreshing Pale Ale is our take on the Furphy Refreshing Ale — brewed with Victorian-grown Vic Secret hops and a clean malt extract base. At 4.5–5.0% ABV it's smooth, easy-drinking, and built for volume: the kind of beer you want cold at the end of the day. If you love a Furphy and want to brew one at home, this is the kit.
Vic Secret — Victoria's hop
Vic Secret is a distinctly Australian variety, grown here in Victoria, with a character that suits this style perfectly: herbal pine-resin notes backed by clean citrus and subtle tropical fruit — passionfruit and pineapple. It's aromatic without being aggressive, and it contributes the same approachable, refreshing hop presence that makes the original Furphy so drinkable.
The malt extract base keeps things simple and clean. Light golden colour, smooth easy-drinking body, no distracting complexity — just a properly made refreshing ale that ferments reliably and rewards a few weeks of patience.
What's in the box
- Malt extract base with adjuncts (produces the clean, light-bodied character of the style)
- Victorian Vic Secret hops (herbal pine-resin aroma, citrus and tropical fruit notes)
- Brewery-grade yeast (clean-fermenting, reliable attenuation)
- Full step-by-step brew day instructions with all measurements
Technical specs
- Style: Australian Refreshing Ale
- ABV: 4.5–5.0%
- IBU: 20 (light, balanced bitterness)
- EBC: 8 (light golden straw)
- Original Gravity: 1.044–1.048
- Final Gravity: 1.010–1.012
- Fermentation temp: 18–23°C
- Batch volume: 21 litres (approx. 55 × 330ml stubbies or 28 × 750ml longnecks)
- Method: Malt extract kit
- Difficulty: Beginner–Intermediate
- Ready to drink: 3–4 weeks from brew day
Flavour profile
- Aroma: Herbal pine-resin with clean citrus and subtle tropical notes — passionfruit and pineapple
- Appearance: Light golden straw yellow with a frothy white head
- Flavour: Clean and refreshing — Vic Secret hop character over a smooth, lightly sweet malt base
- Mouthfeel: Light body, easy drinking, smooth throughout
- Finish: Light, lingering, and refreshing
Who this kit suits
- Home brewers wanting to clone a popular Australian beer for the first time
- Anyone looking for a beginner kit that produces a reliable, sessionable result
- Furphy fans curious about what's behind the label — and how it tastes out of your own fermenter
- A well-received gift kit for someone who loves their Furphys
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026. Last updated: June 2026.
What's In The Kit
- Malt extract base with adjuncts: produces the clean, light-bodied character of the style
- Victorian Vic Secret hops: herbal pine-resin aroma, citrus and tropical fruit notes
- Brewery-grade yeast: clean-fermenting, reliable attenuation
- Full step-by-step brew day instructions with all measurements
Brew Specs
- Style: Australian Refreshing Ale
- ABV: 4.5–5.0%
- IBU: 20: light, balanced bitterness
- EBC: 8: light golden straw
- Original Gravity: 1.044–1.048
- Final Gravity: 1.010–1.012
- Fermentation temp: 18–23°C
- Batch volume: 21 litres: approx. 55 × 330ml stubbies or 28 × 750ml longnecks
- Method: Malt extract kit
- Difficulty: Beginner–Intermediate
- Ready to drink: 3–4 weeks from brew day
Flavour Profile
Aroma: Herbal pine-resin with clean citrus and subtle tropical notes — passionfruit and pineapple
Appearance: Light golden straw yellow with a frothy white head
Flavour: Clean and refreshing — Vic Secret hop character over a smooth, lightly sweet malt base
Mouthfeel: Light body, easy drinking, smooth throughout
Finish: Light, lingering, and refreshing
Appearance: Light golden straw yellow with a frothy white head
Flavour: Clean and refreshing — Vic Secret hop character over a smooth, lightly sweet malt base
Mouthfeel: Light body, easy drinking, smooth throughout
Finish: Light, lingering, and refreshing
Who it's for
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026. Last updated: June 2026.
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Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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What hops are in this kit and what do they taste like?
The hop varieties are listed in the product description above. Australian hop varieties like Galaxy, Ella, Eclipse, and Cascade produce tropical, citrus, and stone fruit characters. American varieties like Chinook and Centennial lean more resinous and piney. The specs section above lists IBUs, which gives you a guide to bitterness intensity.
Can I add extra hops to make it more aromatic?
Yes. Dry hopping late in primary fermentation adds aroma without increasing bitterness. As a starting point add 20 to 50g of pellet hops on day 4 to 5, leave for 3 to 5 days, then bottle. Galaxy and Mosaic work particularly well in pale ale and XPA styles.
What is a malt extract recipe kit?
A malt extract kit provides the main fermentable sugars in a concentrated liquid or dry form, already converted from grain at a commercial brewery. You add water, yeast, hops, then ferment. It skips the grain mashing step, which cuts brew day down to about 30 to 45 minutes while still producing full-flavoured craft beer.
What is the difference between an extract kit and a fresh wort kit?
A fresh wort kit (FWK) delivers pre-brewed, unfermented wort in a bag, ready to pour straight into the fermenter and pitch yeast. No heating required. An extract kit requires you to dissolve the malt in hot water and add hops at various stages, which takes about 30 to 45 minutes. FWKs produce brewery-fresh flavour with almost zero work.
What equipment do I need to brew this kit?
You need a 30-litre fermenter with an airlock, a hydrometer, a thermometer, a long-handled spoon, a bottle capper, crown seals, and bottles. A no-rinse sanitiser is essential. AHB stocks no-rinse sanitiser specifically for home brewing. AHB starter kits include all of this in one bundle if you are starting from scratch.
How long from brew day to first drink?
Allow 4 to 6 weeks total. Fermentation takes 7 to 14 days depending on temperature. After bottling, the beer needs at least 2 to 3 weeks to condition and carbonate. Most kits are at their best around week 5 or 6.
Can a beginner brew this kit?
Yes. Extract recipe kits are the most approachable entry point to home brewing. The malt extract is already prepared, so there is no grain mashing or complex calculations involved. Follow the step-by-step instructions included and you will produce a solid result on your first brew.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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