{"product_id":"recipe-kit-pacific-session-ale","title":"Recipe Kit Pacific Session Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pacific Session Ale is a light golden Pacific ale with a tropical fruit explosion on the nose and a stack of citrus character. It makes 21 litres at 4.4 to 4.6% ABV, built on NZ Waimea and Australian Galaxy hops that overlap for extra depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a hop-aroma beer first and foremost. NZ Waimea and Australian Galaxy hops layer passionfruit, peach and citrus over a smooth, medium malt base, with floral notes and a fruity, spicy finish. Light and easy at session strength, but with the kind of tropical hop character that makes you reach for another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNZ Waimea and Australian Galaxy hops for big tropical passionfruit and peach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmooth, medium malt base that lets the hop aroma lead\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced clean bitterness with a prominent hop character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSession strength at 4.4 to 4.6% ABV\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 tropical, hop-aromatic ale for warm weather drinking. Ferments cleanly at room temperature and suits brewers who love fruity, modern hop character without high bitterness.\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 Pacific Ale\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.4 to 4.6%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e25 to 30\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\u003e1.040 to 1.042\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.010\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 23°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 smooth fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNZ Waimea hops (tropical and citrus aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAustralian Galaxy hops (passionfruit and peach character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAle yeast (ferments the sugars, produces the alcohol and carbonation)\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 Light golden\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big tropical passionfruit, peach and citrus with floral notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy tropical and citrus hops over a smooth malt base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and medium bodied\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity and lightly spicy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWaimea and Galaxy are all about aroma, so drink this one fresh and serve it cold. The passionfruit and peach are at their best in the first few weeks after carbonation, so brew it close to when you want to drink it.\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":41995002740813,"sku":"35980","price":58.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35980.jpg?v=1754074580","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-pacific-session-ale","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}