{"product_id":"recipe-kit-northern-the-great-summer-lager","title":"Recipe Kit Northern the Great Summer Lager (Mid-Strength 3.9%)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Northern the Great Summer Lager is our easy-drinking mid-strength session lager, the one we call the beer from down here. It makes 21 litres of light golden, crisp and refreshing Aussie lager at 3.9% ABV, brewed with a Californian Lager yeast for a clean finish. It is one of the most approachable beers you can brew, and one of our most popular kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMid-strength done well still has to taste like a proper beer, and that is the whole trick here. The Californian Lager yeast ferments clean at ale temperatures, so you get that crisp, lager-like finish without a fridge, and the lighter gravity keeps it sessionable without going thin or watery. Pre-measured ingredients and a straightforward brew day make it a genuinely good first lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMid-strength at 3.9% ABV, built for long summer sessions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalifornian Lager yeast for a clean, crisp finish at ale temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments at 18 to 20 degrees, no temperature-controlled fridge needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-measured ingredients and full brew day instructions, ideal for a first brew\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 light, refreshing lager for hot weather, a barbecue or a long afternoon. Beginner friendly enough for a first brew, and a reliable low-strength house beer for experienced brewers.\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 mid-strength session lager\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e3.9%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e10\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\u003e1.038 to 1.040\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.008 to 1.010\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 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\u003eMalt extract (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA blend of specially selected adjuncts (for a clean, balanced mid-strength body)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHop additions (for a mild floral, subtly fruity character and light bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalifornian Lager yeast (ferments clean at ale temperatures for a crisp finish)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-measured ingredients and step-by-step brew day 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 yellow with a frothy white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild floral notes with subtle fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and crisp with a light, balanced bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light bodied and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, clean and easy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMid-strength is all about not stripping the flavour out with the alcohol. Keep your ferment steady at 18 to 20 degrees, give it a proper cold conditioning, and serve it very cold on a hot day. It drinks far fuller than its strength suggests, which is exactly the point.\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":41994963877965,"sku":"35967","price":48.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35967.jpg?v=1754071732","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-northern-the-great-summer-lager","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}