{"product_id":"recipe-kit-hop-head-session-ale","title":"Recipe Kit Hop Head Session Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hop Head Session Ale delivers session strength with no compromise on hop flavour. It makes 21 litres at 4.2 to 4.5% ABV, pairing high-impact Eclipse hop pellets with Mangrove Jack's M66 Hophead Ale Yeast for a citrus-forward, hop-expressive beer you can genuinely session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brief here is big hop character at a sessionable strength, and the yeast is the secret. Eclipse hops bring mandarin, zesty citrus and fresh fruit, while the M66 Hophead yeast is selected specifically to amplify and extend hop aroma through fermentation. At 4.2 to 4.5% it stays crisp, clean and lingering, never watered down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-impact Eclipse hop pellets for mandarin, zesty citrus and fresh fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's M66 Hophead Ale Yeast, selected to maximise hop aroma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull hop character at a genuinely sessionable 4.2 to 4.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrisp, clean and lingering, built for hop lovers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good choice for hop lovers who want all the aroma of a craft pale ale in a lighter, more sessionable package. Ideal for hot days and high-volume situations, and for anyone who finds full-strength IPAs a bit much.\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 Craft Session Ale\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.2 to 4.5%\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\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.040 to 1.042\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 23°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\u003ePale malt extract blend (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEclipse hop pellets (mandarin, zesty citrus and fresh fruit)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's M66 Hophead Ale Yeast (amplifies and extends hop aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull step-by-step brewing instructions\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 Light golden straw\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity mandarin, zesty and citrus from the Eclipse hops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hop-forward citrus character, crisp and clean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, fresh and light\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering and clean on the palate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a beer built to show off hop aroma, so drink it fresh. The mandarin and citrus from the Eclipse hops is at its most vivid in the weeks right after carbonation, so brew it when you are ready to drink it and do not let it sit.\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":41994968072269,"sku":"35969","price":56.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/recipe-kit-hop-head-session-ale-normalised.jpg?v=1786341104","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-hop-head-session-ale","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}