{"product_id":"recipe-kit-hill-top-goat-hightail-ale","title":"Recipe Kit Hill Top Goat Hightail Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hill Top Goat Hightail Ale is a modern Australian take on a British-style real ale: a big-bodied amber ale with bold, hoppy citrus character. Two types of light liquid malt extract give it a full, rounded body, crushed crystal malt adds caramel amber colour and sweet malt depth, and Galaxy hops bring the citrus punch. It is inspired by a famous Richmond, Melbourne craft brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a step up from a basic extract kit, and the result shows. The two liquid malt extracts build a fuller body than a single tin, the crushed crystal malt is steeped for caramel depth and amber colour, and Galaxy hops deliver the citrus character fans of modern Australian craft beer recognise straight away. A premium British ale yeast ties it together with a clean, slightly fruity finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo light liquid malt extracts for a full, rounded body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrushed crystal malt for caramel amber colour and malt depth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGalaxy hops for the citrus punch of modern Australian craft beer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePremium British ale yeast for a clean, slightly fruity finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good pick when you want an amber ale with genuine craft character and are happy to do a simple grain steep. Suits brewers ready to move beyond a basic single-tin kit.\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 amber ale (British real ale style)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.9%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.048\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.012\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\u003eBeginner to intermediate (steeping grains, no mash)\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\u003eTwo types of light liquid malt extract (the fermentable base, for a full body)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrushed crystal malt grain (steeped for caramel colour and malt depth)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGalaxy hops (for citrus character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePremium British ale yeast (clean, slightly fruity 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 Caramel amber with a white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold Galaxy citrus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full caramel malt body with a bold hoppy citrus punch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big bodied and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and slightly fruity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two liquid malt extracts are what give this its full body, so do not substitute them for a single tin. Steep the crystal malt for the caramel colour and depth, and you get an amber that genuinely tastes like the Richmond craft original it tips its hat to.\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":41994596253773,"sku":"35046","price":68.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/recipe-kit-hill-top-goat-hightail-ale-normalised.jpg?v=1786341098","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-hill-top-goat-hightail-ale","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}