{"product_id":"recipe-kit-neipa-new-england-ipa","title":"Recipe Kit NEIPA New England IPA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NEIPA New England IPA kit is built around the defining characteristics of the style: low bitterness, heavy hop additions, and a soft hazy body. A 3.7kg blend of Pilsner, Lager, and Wheat malt extracts provides the light, smooth base that lets the tropical hop aroma dominate the glass. British Ale Yeast ferments cleanly and leaves the hop character in front. At 25 IBU, the bitterness is restrained — present but not assertive. The hop additions (125g across boil and dry-hop) do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wheat malt is the structural ingredient that makes a NEIPA a NEIPA. It contributes the protein content responsible for the characteristic haze, adds a smooth fullness to the body, and softens the bitterness of the hop additions so the flavour reads as juicy rather than sharp. At 4.8 to 5.2% ABV, this is a sessionable NEIPA — approachable ABV without losing the hop intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePilsner, Lager, and Wheat malt blend: the correct grain base for NEIPA body, haze, and soft mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e125g of hop additions across boil and dry-hop — heavy by extract kit standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIBU 25: soft, integrated bitterness typical of the New England style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBritish Ale Yeast: clean fermentation that keeps the tropical hop aroma clearly defined\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well if you love NEIPAs commercially and want to brew the style at home with a proper hop load\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood choice for intermediate brewers comfortable with dry-hop timing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuits anyone who finds West Coast IPAs too bitter and wants the juicy, fruit-forward version\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e New England IPA (NEIPA)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 litres (approx 53 stubbies)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 to 5.2%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColour (EBC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and citrus varieties (125g total, boil and dry-hop — full details in kit instructions)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrain bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pilsner, Lager, and Wheat malt extracts (3.7kg)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Ale Yeast\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 23 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.044 to 1.048\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 weeks from brew day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePilsner, Lager, and Wheat malt extract blend (3.7kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e — light, smooth base with wheat protein for natural haze\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHop additions for boil and dry-hop\u003c\/strong\u003e — tropical and citrus character (125g total, varieties listed in kit instructions)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Ale Yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean fermentation suited to hop-forward beers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDextrose\u003c\/strong\u003e — boosts ABV and primes carbonation in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical mango, passionfruit, orange, and peach — bold and prominent from the first pour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazy light golden amber with a dense, creamy white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy tropical fruit forward with soft, integrated bitterness. Clean malt base stays in the background\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and rounded with a medium body and a smooth, creamy texture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and fruit-forward. Lingers without bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDry-hop timing matters more in a NEIPA than almost any other style. Add the dry hops on day 4 to 5 when primary fermentation has clearly slowed — active fermentation vents CO2 that blows off dry-hop aroma before it has time to dissolve into the beer. Leave the dry hops for 3 to 4 days, then bottle promptly. NEIPAs do not improve with extended bottle conditioning — drink within 6 to 8 weeks of brew day when the hop aroma is at its most vivid. Do not fine or cold crash this beer before bottling. The haze carries flavour compounds that contribute to the soft mouthfeel the style is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994807443533,"sku":"35933","price":94.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35933.jpg?v=1754066545","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-neipa-new-england-ipa","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}