{"product_id":"recipe-kit-james-boag-premium-lager","title":"Recipe Kit James Boag Premium Lager","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit is our clone of James Boag's Premium, the elegant Tasmanian lager known for its clarity, refined bitterness and clean finish. It makes 21 litres at around 5% ABV using German Hersbrucker hops and Mangrove Jack's M54 California Lager yeast, which ferments clean at ale temperatures. You get a polished premium lager character without needing a lagering fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA premium lager has to be clean above all, and the M54 California Lager yeast is how you get there without temperature control. It ferments at 18 to 20°C while staying neutral and lager-like, and the Hersbrucker hops give a subtle floral and mildly spicy note over a delicate malt base. Brew it well and you have a lager you would be proud to put in front of anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGerman Hersbrucker noble hops for a refined, floral, mildly spicy character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's M54 California Lager yeast for a clean, crisp finish at ale temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrilliantly clear pale golden straw colour when cold conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments at 18 to 20°C, no lagering fridge needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA good option when you want a clean, premium Tasmanian-style lager but do not have temperature control. Suits beginners after a familiar refined style and experienced brewers who want a reliable, easy-drinking house lager.\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\u003ePremium lager\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 4.9%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOG\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.050\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.014-15\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 4 to 5 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 lager malt extract (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGerman Hersbrucker hop additions (refined floral and spicy noble character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's M54 California Lager yeast (clean fermentation at ale temperature)\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 Brilliantly clear pale golden straw with a fine white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle floral and mildly spicy Hersbrucker noble hop over a clean malt backbone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate, clean and balanced, true to a premium lager\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, light bodied and exceptionally clean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and refreshing with a gentle lingering bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe M54 California Lager yeast is what lets this drink like a premium lager without a fridge. Hold it steady at 18 to 20°C and give it a proper cold conditioning before you open the first bottle. That cold conditioning is what brings out the clarity and the clean, crisp finish.\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":41994597597261,"sku":"35066","price":67.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35066.jpg?v=1754055452","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-james-boag-premium-lager","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}