{"product_id":"recipe-kit-original-mexican-cerveza","title":"Recipe Kit Original Mexican Cerveza","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Original Mexican Cerveza is a clean, crisp, refreshing Mexican-style lager that makes 21 litres at 4.2 to 4.6% ABV. It uses Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast at ale temperatures to deliver the ultra-clean, light-bodied character the style is loved for, with a light golden pour and a bright white head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe appeal of a Mexican cerveza is how clean and easy it drinks, and that clean character is deceptively hard to get right. Any off-flavour has nowhere to hide in a beer this delicate, which is why the Californian Lager yeast matters, it ferments at ale temperatures while producing a crisp, lager-like result. Lightly hopped with mild pine resin and subtle fruit, it is built for a warm day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast for a clean lager character at 18 to 20 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight malt base and mild pine-resin hops for an ultra-clean, delicate beer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments without a lagering fridge, no temperature control needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight, crisp and refreshing, an easy-drinking crowd-pleaser\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good option for a hot day, a barbecue or anyone after a clean, light, refreshing beer. Serve it cold, with a squeeze of lemon or lime if you like, and it suits beginners and experienced brewers alike.\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\u003eMexican Cerveza \/ Light Lager\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.2 to 4.6%\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\u003e6 to 8\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.040 to 1.042\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.010 to 1.012\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\u003eLight malt extract blend (the delicate fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHops (mild pine resin and subtle fruit bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast (clean fermentation at ale temperature)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull step-by-step brewing 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 pine resin and subtle fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, clean and crisp with a delicate bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light bodied and clean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a beer this clean there is nowhere to hide, so sanitation and a steady ferment matter more than usual. Keep it at 18 to 20 degrees, serve it very cold, and it punches well above a kit beer for refreshment on a hot day.\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":41994597040205,"sku":"35063","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35063.jpg?v=1754055415","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-original-mexican-cerveza","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}