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Recipe Kit Original Aussie Pub Draught
The Original Aussie Pub Draught is one of AHB's most popular recipe kits, and for good reason. It makes 21 litres of classic Australian bitter-style beer at 4.4 to 4.6% ABV, with clean balanced bitterness, a light golden amber pour and that smooth, familiar finish. It is one of the most beginner-friendly beers you can brew.
Extract
4.4-4.6% ABV , Aussie Pub Draught
Makes 21L
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Recipe Kit Original Aussie Pub Draught
Sale price$53.90
The details
Australia's most-loved pub beer, brewed from scratch at home. The Aussie Pub Draught delivers a clean, well-balanced golden ale with Pride of Ringwood hops providing that familiar resinous bitterness, sessionable, approachable, and universally popular.
The Original Aussie Pub Draught is one of AHB's most popular recipe kits, and for good reason. It makes 21 litres of classic Australian bitter-style beer at 4.4 to 4.6% ABV, with clean balanced bitterness, a light golden amber pour and that smooth, familiar finish. It is one of the most beginner-friendly beers you can brew.
What it is like to brew
This is about as approachable as home brewing gets. It is a well-loved, universally popular style that is genuinely hard to get wrong, and the malt extract format means no specialist equipment and no long brew day. The yeast ferments clean at ale temperatures, so you do not need a fridge to get a crisp, drinkable draught.
Why this kit works
- One of our most popular kits, a proven crowd-pleaser
- Ferments clean at ale temperatures (18 to 20°C), no temperature control needed
- All ingredients pre-measured with full step-by-step instructions
- A familiar, easy-drinking style that suits a first brew
When it makes sense
The ideal first kit when you want to start with a style you already know and enjoy. Also a reliable house beer for experienced brewers who want something easy and universally liked on tap.
Specifications
| Style | Australian Bitter / Draught |
|---|---|
| ABV | 4.4 to 4.6% |
| IBU | 25 to 30 |
| Colour (EBC) | 8 |
| Original gravity | 1.040 to 1.042 |
| Final gravity | 1.010 to 1.012 |
| Fermentation temp | 18 to 20°C |
| Batch volume | 21 litres |
| Difficulty | Beginner friendly |
| Ready to drink | About 4 weeks |
What's in the box
- Malt extract (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)
- Pride of Ringwood hop additions (the classic Australian hop, for a clean, balanced bitterness)
- Clean ale-temperature yeast (ferments the sugars and sets the crisp finish)
- Pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step brew day instructions
Flavour profile
- Appearance: Light golden amber with a frothy white head
- Aroma: Light, with a bitter resin and fruit character
- Flavour: Clean and balanced with a familiar draught bitterness
- Mouthfeel: Smooth and clean bodied
- Finish: Light bitter finish, smooth and easy
Hamish's verdict
If this is your first brew, you have picked a forgiving one. Keep everything clean, hold a steady 18 to 20°C, and follow the instructions, and you will end up with a draught that drinks like the real thing. It is the kit we point most first-time brewers towards.
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.
What's In The Kit
- Malt extract: the fermentable base that becomes the beer
- Pride of Ringwood hop additions: the classic Australian hop, for a clean, balanced bitterness
- Clean ale-temperature yeast: ferments the sugars and sets the crisp finish
- Pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step brew day instructions
Brew Specs
- Style: Australian Bitter / Draught
- ABV: 4.4 to 4.6%
- IBU: 25 to 30
- Colour (EBC): 8
- Original gravity: 1.040 to 1.042
- Final gravity: 1.010 to 1.012
- Fermentation temp: 18 to 20°C
- Batch volume: 21 litres
- Difficulty: Beginner friendly
- Ready to drink: About 4 weeks
Flavour Profile
Light golden amber in the glass with a frothy white head. Hop aroma of bitter resin and fruit leads to a smooth, clean palate with a light bitter finish, exactly what you'd expect from a classic Australian pub draught.
Who it's for
The ideal first kit when you want to start with a style you already know and enjoy. Also a reliable house beer for experienced brewers who want something easy and universally liked on tap.
Buying from us
Quick answers
Questions about this product, shipping and orders. See the FAQ page for more topics.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Is this a good kit for a first-time brewer?
Yes. It is one of the most forgiving kits we sell. The style is hard to get wrong, the ingredients come pre-measured, and it ferments at room temperature, so it is a great first brew.
Do I need a fridge or temperature control to brew this?
No. This kit uses a clean lager-style yeast that ferments well at ale temperatures of 18 to 20 degrees C, so a steady room temperature is enough. You get lager-like crispness without a temperature-controlled fridge.
How much beer does this kit make?
It makes 21 litres, which is roughly 28 longneck bottles (750ml) or about 55 stubbies (330ml).
What equipment do I need to brew this kit?
A fermenter with lid and airlock, a no-rinse sanitiser, a thermometer, a hydrometer, and bottles or a keg for packaging. Our starter equipment kits include everything you need.
How long until I can drink it?
Allow about 1 to 2 weeks for fermentation, then 1 to 2 weeks of conditioning in the bottle to carbonate and clean up. Around 4 weeks from brew day to a cold one.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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