{"product_id":"recipe-kit-hounds-tooth-scotch-brown-ale","title":"Recipe Kit Hound's Tooth Scotch Brown Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hound's Tooth Scotch Brown Ale is a smooth, malt-forward brown ale created by AHB Master Brewer Matthew. Rich roasted malt meets a gentle balance of American and British hops for a beer that is easy to drink and genuinely impressive to pour. It makes a great first dark ale, and the result is good enough to win over experienced brewers too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit was built with first-time and early-stage brewers in mind, but the recipe is the real deal. A blend of three roasted and caramel specialty grains is steeped before the boil for depth, an Old malt extract base carries the body, and a carefully chosen mix of American and English hops keeps it balanced. Steeping grains is simple, no mashing required, so brew day stays straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreated by AHB Master Brewer Matthew over many test brews\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree roasted and caramel specialty grains for malt depth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA balanced blend of American and English hops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeginner friendly: grains are steeped in a bag, no mashing required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great choice for a first dark ale that does not feel like a beginner beer. Works well when you want something smooth and malt-forward that still impresses.\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\u003eScotch brown ale\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.054\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.014\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 friendly (steeping grains, no mash)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 to 6 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\u003eBeermakers Old malt extract base (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiquid malt extract (for added body)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA blend of three roasted and caramel specialty grains (steeped for malt depth)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA combination of American and English hops (for a balanced bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA specialty ale yeast selected for this style\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 Deep brown with a tan head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich roasted and caramel malt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and malt-forward with a gentle balanced hop character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, malty and easy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not let the beginner-friendly label fool you, Matthew spent a lot of brews dialling this in and it shows. Steep the specialty grains as instructed for the full malt depth, and give it a few weeks to settle. It punches well above an entry-level kit.\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":41994405314637,"sku":"35036","price":84.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35036.jpg?v=1754042613","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-hounds-tooth-scotch-brown-ale","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}